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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 1 June 2014

Favourite Colour Combo

Hello Fellow bloggers and welcome to a new challenge over at 
Sparkles Christmas Buddies
Todays challenge was choosen by our very own Jo 
FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO
Once again we are sponsored by the fabulous Marianne Design
 One lucky winner will Win either 2 Dies or 1 Die and 1 Stamp
Here are my fellow teamies creations where you can take lots of inspiration from
Please stay as it's a long post
l just love Blue and White so these are the colours l used
  l decided to have another go at the Pop up Box card 
Having made one before
Click here  for an instructions guide to follow
l couldn't believe how easy it really was so check it out and have a go yourselves
You will be pleasantly surprised
Here is what l created
 Side View
 Snowman Stamp added
 Christmas Tree
I also made this card too
 Products used
White card/Blue/White card stock
Kanban Christmas Card used as Backing paper
Kanban Christmas Winter Scene Topper and Acetate
Spellbinders/Memory Box/Crafts too/ Dies
Embellishments Gems,Ribbon,Baubles from stash
Snowman Stamp & Tilda Image coloured with Pro/Flexmarkers White Pen
It would be lovely if you joined the challenge and thank you for your visit
Challenges l'd like to enter into
Winterwonderland....No red/green...christmasblogchallenge/no-red-or-green.
Ladybuginks...Monochrome...ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblogmake-it-monochrome.
Completechristmas...Anything goes...suzysmartycompletely-christmas-challenge-14.
 Craftyhazel...3 of-Something(Snowmen) ...chnc-challenge-179-3-of-something.
Craftyhazel...3-of-something(Dies)...chnc-challenge-179-3-of-something.  
Craftyhazels....Patternedpaper...craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-june.
Craftyhazels...Extraforjune...chnc-challenge-extra-for-june-2014
Di's ...Snippets...pixies-snippets-playground-week-127.
Hope you have an enjoyable day
Sandra H xx

39 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow Sandra fabulous exploding box and beautiful images
Chris x

Curly said...

Absolutely stunning Sandra, Love the colour palette of both cards, but the exploding box card really is quite unique
Have a lovely Sunday
Kind regards and crafty hugs Bridget :) xx

Pat said...

Two beautiful Christmas cards Sandra, the pop up box is gorgeous and super choice of colours for both. Hope the sun is shining for you today, it's gorgeous here, just doing a little blogging then off the sit in the sun and have a relax and a read.

Pat xx

Unknown said...

Great Design, just perfect for our challenge over at Completely Christmas this week, thank you so much for joining in with us, it is much appreciated, we do hope you will join us again next week for another fab challenge, and good luck in the draw for this challenge which will be held next Sunday....
Hugs
Suzy B Owner Completely Christmas
XX

Catherine said...

Both creations are gorgeous Sandra ! Love the soft tones of blue you have chosen... Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

Tina said...

WOW these are all just amazing, i love the blues you used...beautifully done

shaz earl said...

Wow!! i love your exploding box Sandra and 2 beautiful cards, love the soft blues you have used
hope you are enjoying the sun, i have had to come in for a bit i was getting too hot (never satisfied lol)
Have a great Sunday
Hugs Shaz x

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Wow! The pop up box card is so stunning, I love your attention to detail and the die cuts are gorgeous. Loving your elegant Tilda card too, the subtle colours are so beautiful. Sorry it's been so long since I last visited, college is keeping me so busy. I hope you are well
Lindsay xx

Rebecca Bradshaw said...

A stunning card, I love the beautiful Tilda and your lovely embellishments. Thanks for sharing with us at Winter Wonderland - good luck!
Rebecca.

Gail said...

Wonderful projects!
Good job with the pop up card!
I've tried one, and they really aren't as intimidating as they look!

Pop's Cards said...

Your creations are super super gorgeous sweetie, hugs Pops x x x

Anita said...

These are absolutely stunning Sandra - love them!

Rosietoes said...

I just love those cards in a box Sandra, they are so addictive once you start! This is gorgeous. Love the card too. You have been a busy bee. :) x

Karen said...

Oh Sandra, your projects are amazing!!! If I ever make a box card, I'm certain it will be my beloved Christmas! I'm delighted to see you made this festive one. Every panel and element is gorgeous, as is your card. You are so talented and it is always a joy to visit you! Have a blessed and beautiful day, my friend! :o)

Hugs and blessings,
Karen

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Stunning projects Sandra, the box is so clever and vey inspiring.

Warm hugs
Maarit

Unknown said...

Love it Sandra, just gorgeous.

I have new candy.xx

scrappymo! said...

This is so wonderful. I always think these look like so much fun!

debby4000 said...

Absolutely love your pop up box and not forgetting the sweet Tilda card.
luv
Debby

Debbie said...

A fabulous pop up box card Sandra. Great creation...xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Love your gorgeous box Sandra beautifully decorated.....love your Tilda card too

Anne

Rocky said...

Wow! Love this box, so full of great things and beautifully finished with snowmen and trees. The card's cute too. Thank you for sharing them with us at CHNC.

Sue said...

Sandra, blue is my fav color too, so love this snowman box. Fun assortment of images and dies too.

Hugs
Sue

Teresa said...

Good morning Sandra, Just popped by to say hello and see your gorgeous cards, I do love them and the pop up card is great, I keep saying I want to make one but still haven't had a go.
Hugs Teresa xx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Love your pop up card hun, its fab!
Hugs Shell xx

Sarn said...

Absolutely fabulous makes here Sandra. SNAP! I also entered a pop-up box in the Snippets Playground this week! xxx

Di said...

Fantastic box card as well as the 'normal' card Sandra! That#s a super box card for Christmas - someone will be delighted! And a really useful link too for the instructions!

Hugs, Di xx

Vicky said...

WOW....these are both awesome. I love the box & all the details it looks amazing. Of course I lurve your Magnolia card, the colour is just lush.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donation to my Race For Life, it really means so so much to me so a HUGE thank you sweetie mmwah.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Ribbon Girl said...

wow you've been very busy, and all lovely creations too! Mary x

Mrs A. said...

I think your snowman pop up card is the first Christmas themed one I have seen and what a cutie it is too. Blue and white are such classic colours. Predictive text is driving me nuts on my iPad. Did you know your snowman was called Norman!! Hugs Mrs a.

Sandra H said...

lol........l didn't Mrs A but l do now lol xx

coops said...

so stunning sandra.i love your fabulous pop up box and your tilda card is so sweet.gorgeous icy colours too :D

xx coops xx

Hazel said...

Thank you so much for entering our Completely Christmas challenge 14 with your lovely card - we hope we'll see you again soon, Hazel, DT - thanks also for entering all my Craftyhazelnut challenges - we hope we'll see you again soon x

Rose said...

beautiful items :) So glad you joined us for our CHNC challenge extra this month

cotnob said...

I love your wonderful pop up box card, so many fabulous details and your card is gorgeous as well,
Thank you for joining us at Winter Wonderland this week.
Pauline
x

Erica said...

WOW Sandra, absolutely gorgeous creation. You certainly went all out. This technique is on my "to do" list for the summer.

Debbie said...

Gorgeous colour combo Sandra.2 amazing creations.they've blown me away.Stunning.Hugs x

Cally said...

Beautiful box Sandra & other projects.

Merry said...

What an awesome pop up box card...love all the surprises. Wonderful card too.

Jennifer's Vintage Paperie said...

Fantastic box! You put a ton of work into this. Lovely!