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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 February 2026

Snippets & Allsorts challenges

 Hello everyone 
It's not the best of weather
And l truly feel for those who suffered from the floods
My heart goes out to you all
Here is my card for the following challenges below
Snippets
Using this die to create my background
Items used
Scalloped card stock
Designer card Craft Sensation Green Paper Block
Simple Floral Dies Tonic Studios
leaf dies from the Scrapbooking arts 
Ashcraft Metal Die cutting mould die
Candy cane 
Thank you for your time
Take care
Sandra H
xx
Challenges

Monday, 26 January 2026

January Rudolph days & mybus challenges

Hello and good day to you all
 There's a new challenge started at
And one to end on the 31st January
This is my card for both challenges
Items used
Scalloped card stock Designer papers 
White/Red card stock
Lotv stamp sentiment
Spellbinder various dies gem stones
Scrapbooking Art Candy Canes Die set (mynbus)
Thank you for your visit
Sandra H
xx

Sunday, 18 January 2026

Snippets & Allsorts Challenges

 Good Morning fellow bloggers
Its a wet one and cold too
So wrap up warm if you venture out
Here is my card for the following challenges
Snippets
Items used
Scalloped card Dp green plain & stripe card The works
Lotv pre-coloured image 
3D sticking pads Dies unbranded
Tim Holtz ink peeled paint
Thank you for your visit
Have a lovely day
Sandra H 
xx
Challenges

Thursday, 25 December 2025

allsorts winter animals and snippets challenges

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
It's the start of the new year where new challenges are happening
Here is my card for the 2 challenges below
Items used
White scalloped card stock
White linen/red/green card stock
Joy die unknown Holly dies  
KatySue Christmas Variety collection pr-coloured image 
Red gems

December Rudolph challenge

 Good Morning and a very 
Merry Christmas to you all on this Christmas day
It's the last of the Rudolph challenges for year 2025
And l was asked if l would like to be a Guest Designer
So without a shadow of doubt
Check it out HERE 
Here is my card
Items used
White scalloped / red white card stock
Lotv Christmas stamp
 Red Candi cane
Embossed laced and bubble die from Sein 
Spellbinders Poinsettia die
Rudolph challenges starts on the 25th of the month
And runs until the end 
It's a good way to start your Christmas cards and 
Most certainly helps to start your lists earlier in the year
You could also join in the challenge it's a great way
Of getting ideas so come on over and see what inspiration
You can take with you
Thank you for your visit
Enjoy the rest of Christmas 
All the very best for 
2026
Take care
Sandra H
xx
Challenge

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Snippets & Allsorts Challenges

Hello fellow bloggers
Well not long now before the big man
With his white beard, Red hat and Black boots
Makes his appearances all over the world
 Not forgetting his sack full of toys 
l hope you all have an amazing Christmas
Today l have 2 challenges 
Here is my card
Creating a Scene
Items used
Scalloped white card stock and Gems stones
Designer baking papers from the works Let it Snow
Stamped Lavinia tree stamp called Wild Pine Autumn leaves ink
Stamped Sentiment Cuddly Bear Autumn Leaves ink
Gelly pen
Challenges
Thank you for your visit
Take care
Merry Christmas
Sandra H
xx

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Snippets & allsorts challenge

 Good Morning to you all on this very wet Sunday
Here is my card for the following 2 challenges
New Joy Die
Snippets
Items used
Square Kraft card, Silver card stock & Gems
Let it Snow backing paper from Theworks
Joy die name unknown (NEW) allsorts challenge
Merry Christmas Stamp 
 Stamped using Memento Black ink 
l would like to enter into 
Challenges
Thank you for your time
Hope you have an enjoyable day
Take Care
Sandra H
xx