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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

Tuesday 18 November 2014

Anything but a card!!

Hello fellow crafters 
Hope all is well
Todays weather is a little brighter with the sun
Popping in and out no rain and not so cold
Thank you for popping by
l'd like to share my Pen/Pencil holder where l got the idea from Jo
Here


Simply used empty gravy containers 
Add some designer papers and stick together with quality glue
Add ribbon/pens/pencils and this is the finished item
Challenges
Allsorts...anything-but-a-card...allsortschallenge-anything-but-card.
 Craftingmusketeers...anything-but-a-card...craftingmusketeers-anything-but.
The crafting cafe...not a card...thecraftingcafenovember-challenge-not-card.html
 Thank you for your time and your comments which are always apprecitated
Hope you enjoy your day xx

30 comments:

Catherine said...

Such a fantastic idea Sandra ! It looks great, love it ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

Carol said...

Wonderful recycling and use of your snippets Sandra, this looks fabulous. Carol x

Pat said...

Great project Sandra, looks good with all your pens and pencils in.

Pat xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What a fab idea, looks so pretty

Irene said...

Hello Sandra,

What a brilliant idea, it's wonderful, all tied together with a brilliant bow.

luv
iarene
xxxx

Pop's Cards said...

Stunning sweetie :0)) hugs Pops x x x

Blankina said...

Clever idea Sandra! Useful and pretty,
Hugs Blankina

Anonymous said...

Wow, what great idea, love it!
Helen x

Kathleen said...

How very clever Sandra, it looks fabulous and very, very organised.

Kath x

Anita said...

Sandra, this is gorgeous! I love all that color - it's yummy.

Karen said...

Sandra, this is such a fantastic project! Organization is so important and this is such a beautiful way to store pens and pencils. Don't you love when practical can be pretty?! Gorgeous work as always, my friend! Have a happy day. :o)

Hugs and blessings,
Karen

aussie aNNie said...

Fantastic project Sandra what a great idea ...xx
aNNie xx
The Journey is the Start

pinky said...

Ohh I like this Sandra, useful and pretty!!

Debbie said...

Wow I love this dearie.Great storage too.Jo will be over the moon that she inspired you.Hugsx

Curly said...

This is amazing Sandra, love the papers you've used great colour theme too
Have a lovely day
Hugs & Kindest Regards
Bridget :) x

brenda said...

What a great idea for pen storage Sandra, it's perfect for our theme this week.

Thanks so sharing your lovely creation with us at Allsorts challenge.

B x

Fran said...

Looks fab , thank you for joining us over at the Crafting Musketeers this month , Fran (DT) xx

Di said...

Terrific idea Sandra! Functional yet also looks so pretty - a delight to have on your desk for sure. Tee, hee - that was a lot of grave granules :)

Hugs

Di xx

Sandra H said...

It's sure was and l normally used the powder....lol xx

Jacee said...

Fantastic!
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Dawn said...

Brilliant Sandra! There's a Not a card challenge over at The Crafting Cafe this month if you fancy playing along!
Hugs
Dawn xx

Sandra H said...

Thank you l have done just that xx

Elizabeth said...

Brilliant idea, Sandra. I think I'm going to have to start making and eating a lot more gravy because I'd love to make this to store my pens and pencils in too. So much tidier and more accessible than the boxes I use now. Thanks for sharing. Elizabeth xx

Sue said...

What a fabulous idea, love it.

Hugs
Sue

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Very clever storage idea!

Warm hugs
Maarit

Sammy said...

What a fabulous idea, and sooooo pretty! I will have to remember this!! Thank you for joining in with the challenge at The Crafting Café. Sammy-x

Dawn said...

Thanks for sharing your fantastic project in our Not A Card challenge at The Crafting Cafe this month.
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn xx

Jo said...

Love this Sandra, so glad I inspired you lol! They're so quick & easy to make aren't they, and they look so nice on our desks too.....love it!
hugs Jo x

perfectly4med said...

Great piece of upcycling :)

Thanks for joining in the 'not a card' challenge this month at The Crafting Cafe, and good luck!

Neil

mand said...

Beautiful and so useful. Thanks for joining us at the Crafting Cafe! Amanda x