Hey Pumpkin #2

I think that this might be my favorite card that I made this year for Halloween.  Just the combination of that adorable stamp from Simon Says Stamp, the handwritten (by Kristina Werner) sentiment stamp and using up a bunch of my scraps from the bottom of my Halloween drawer just makes me smile when I see it. I also scattered a few wood grain flat sequins just for interest and paper pieced the chevron pumpkin.  I am not much of a fan of coloring but gave it a go on the cute little kitty with my gray Sharpie.  This card is for my youngest grandchild 2 year old Izzy and it went postal today along with a bag of goodies.

 

I am entering this card in:

Simon Says Stamps Halloween challenge

and

Use It Tuesday Creature Challenge

 

Thanks for checking out my blog....I love getting your comments!!

 

~~Sandi~~

Ahoy Mates

A few weeks ago I was looking through my old photo files on my computer and came across this photo from 3.5 years ago of my grandsons.  Dave and I were visiting the family in Chicago and we all went to the Museum of Science and Industry (love that place).  This is Jacob and Cole at age 8 and 4 posing with the anchor of the captured German WWII U Boat the U505.  It is on display there at the museum and is awesome to check out.  Don't miss it if you are in Chicago.

Recently I have been really into the nautical/anchor trend so I had lots of goodies to use on this layout.  I used Creative Scrappers Sketch #253:

 

 

Thank you for checking out my blog......come back tomorrow to see one of the cutest cards I think I made for Halloween this year.

 

Edited 6/23/14 to add:

I am entering this page in the current Paper Issues In the Navy issue.

 

~~Sandi~~





Treat Bag #2

 

Here is the second treat bag I have made....2 down and 7 to go.  I do have all my cards made which is a major accomplishment.  Two of the 3 packages need to go postal this week so it is crunch time.  AND it is a busy week....along with working 10 hour work days with 90 minutes of commute time, we also have dental appointments on Wednesday after work (FUN) and we go to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  AND the most important appointment is my hair appointment Thursday after work.  I see some late nights in my future.

 

I am entering this bag in Simon Says Stamps Monday Spooky challenge

and

 

 

CAS-ual Friday's Tags & Bags challenge

 

Thanks for checking out my blog....I will be back tomorrow to share a layout I just made.

 

Treat Bag #1

I am busy making Halloween cards and treat bags for my grandkids up in the Midwest, our niece and nephews in North Carolina and the kids next door.  I love Halloween crafting probably more that any other holiday and I am not sure why.  So today will be filled with some of my favorite activities.....watching football and making stuff.  Life is good.

 

I am entering this gift bag in CAS-ual Fridays Tags & Bags challenge

 



 

Thanks for checking out my blog......I appreciate your comments.

 

~~Sandi~~



Boo Banner

I finally got the time to make a Halloween banner that I wanted to make last year and just did not have the time to do so.  I used burlap for the pennants and layered some polka dot paper, painted chipboard letters and strung them together with some awesome black and orange hemp twine.  I also punched some oval shapes from kraft cardstock and added some cute October Afternoon flair.  This year it is adorning my hall tree:

 

 

But next year I am going to put it on a wreath.  What have you made for Halloween or fall this year?

 

I am entering this project in the following challenges:

 

The Pink Elephant Photo Inspiration Challenge

 

 

I was inspired by the "BOO" letters

Also entering it in:

Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges ( used: chipboard & banner)

and

Frosted Designs Challenge to use Kraft paper, chipboard and flair.

Stuck on U Sketches -- Use an Autumn die Cut

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog -- I will be back tomorrow to post another Halloween project.

Week #27

 

I am plugging away on my Project Life pages.....I am still behind by about 3 months.  If I do 2 weeks every week from now until the end of the year I think I will be caught up.  I really need to try to do that.  Here is my week #27....the first week of July.

 

 

 

I am entering this spread into the challenge over at Stuck on U Sketches to use a calendar on a Project Life page which I did on my title card on the left hand page.

 

Thanks for checking out my blog.....it is almost Friday!!

 

 



So Very Excited!!

I am so very excited to announce that beginning in November and for the following 6 months I will be on the Artful Delight Design Team!!

 I have been a follower of Leeanne's blog nearly from the beginning and absolutely LOVE her kits and monthly sketches.  I am thrilled to be working with her card kits and working side by side with some of the most talented and awesome designers around.
I am truly humbled to be included in such creative company.

 

To see the whole design team and visit their blogs click HERE

~~Sandi~~