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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 21 February 2012

Roll on Easter all these yummy Easter eggs!!

Hello my friends 
Weather a little milder today but still no snow (Thankfully)
Today l have another 2 challenges
Anything but square
I won this challenge last week for Valentine
And
 Week -55 Punches or Dies
Not sure if there will be too much on this for Lim 
But l understand if you take it out
And here is my card
Recipe
Layout Easel card
White card not square for a change!
Pink Gingham  and pink card stock
Backing papers Celebrations patterned papers
Hand cut the bottom patterned paper to match the shape of the card
Image Nutcrafters Bo
Coloured with Promarkers
Sentiment Computer generated 
Layered with 3D Sticky pads
Woodware cutter 
Spellbinders die cuts
Chick and butterflies 
Because Easter will be on us before we know it
 (time going so fast)
Thought l would make a start with my Easter cards and this is my 1st
Thank you for calling by
Enjoy your day
Many thanks Sandra H xx

And here is a closer look at the lovely chick and butterflies
So pretty

40 comments:

julie_woolston said...

Gorgeous Sandra sweet image and cute little duck, it's nice to have that feeling of spring.

Hugs Julie x

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous Sandra.xxx

Heidi said...

oh what a gorgeous scrummy looking card, those colours shout spring and such a cute little image, heidi x

Berry said...

This is so super cute Sandra! Love it all hugs Rebekah xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Gorgeous card Sandra...love the sweet little duck

Anne

ribenaruby said...

Hi Sandra, this is stunning, love your fab creation..yes easter will be here very soon! That cute little duck is wonderful. Ruby x

ribenaruby said...

Forgot to say 'big well done on your win'. Ruby x

Catherine said...

What a delicious card Sandra ! Love the springy colours and the little chick is dead cute ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

Irene said...

A brillaint card Sandra, I love the little chick and gorgeous Spring colours.
luv
irene
xxxx

Diane's Card Designs said...

A beautiful Easter card. Such pretty colours and love all the detail.
Diane xx
p.s pop on over to my blog I have something for you.

pinky said...

This is so cute Sandra, loving all those sweet little embellishments.

Bernie said...

ADORABLE! Love the little embellishments, so sweet!
Blessings Bernie

Cally said...

Beautiful card Sandra. Love the little duck.
Callyx

Kathleen said...

Oh dear Sandra, I have a feeling that you will be in the naughty corner with LIM.
Brilliant Easter card, love the paers, little chick and a really cute image and apart from LIM a really lovely card.

Kath x

Sandra H said...

Hi Kath, l think your probably right l think l got carried away.....lol

coops said...

gorgeous card sandra.the image is so sweet and fab pretty colours and details ;D

xx coops xx

Carol said...

Beautiful spring card Sandra. Carol x

Sylvia x said...

Thank you for joining us again Sandra with your very very cute card. I love this image and it is so perfect for an easter card

Good luck with the challenge at Nutcrafters

Sylvia x

Chrissie said...

This is really sweet Sandra... but is rather layered and embellished for a Clean and Simple style.
We really rather like to see patches of totally unadorned card base!
Maybe next time?
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Cheryl said...

Adorable card! I love the sweet accents you used.


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Pink Dandelion said...

Really cute card Sandra, love the pastel colours. Thanks for joining in with the Nutcrafters challenge again. Debs xx

Pop's Cards said...

Morning sweetie this is absolutely stunning hugs Pops x

Teresa said...

Gorgeous Easter card Sandra, ooh you made me feel like making one now, thanks for the inspiration. hugs Teresa xx

Kathleen said...

Aaawww such a sweet card Sandra. Cute image and all the lovely accents.
Kathleen x

Lori said...

So adorable, I love all those sweet embellishments, great card!

Unknown said...

Oooh! I love Easter cards...so nice to see one on your blog. It is so cute!!
Alicia xx

Sue from Oregon said...

I suppose I need a kick in the tail to get my Easter card making started! Thanks for the inspiration with this darling card. Love that little ducky esp.!

Sandra H said...

Hi Chrissie, l was taking a chance with this one:)

Di said...

Totally adorable Sandra!! I love everything about it - where did you find those cute little chicks? So sweet! Di xx

Karen Howard said...

Ah, this is adorable! Love the image and that little ducky!!!

Elf Designs said...

Hi Sandra. I love your cute easel card. The little duck is so cute. Hugs Em x

Sandra H said...

Hi Di, The duck came from one of the local craft shops had loads but can only find this one must have a rummage to see if l can get more they are kind of cute!!

Tina said...

oh my this is lovely...beautiful image and colors..the details are amazing

Tina

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

This is so gorgeous hun, I love the cute little chick and the butterflies look fab too, beautiful design
Lindsay xx

Unknown said...

Awww this is so sweet Sandra, I love the soft fresh spring colours and those butterflies are beautiful.. wishing you a lovely weekend. Hugs xx

Unknown said...

hi Sandra this is so beautiful luv the little ducky and butterflies, it has been lovely here all day, have a great weekend.
Chris x

Rosietoes said...

Lovely spring time colours Sandra. Gorgeous wee duck and image.

Edna x

Chris (catt871) said...

Cute Cute Cute! I LOVE that fuzzy little chick...so adorable!!!!
Hugs,
Chris

Julie said...

Cute card - I love those little chicks! x

♥Gemma♥ said...

Absolutely gorgeous Easter card hun...love it!!

Thanks for joining us at Nutcrafters & good luck!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma