Where's the Beach?

Our summer vacation with our grandchildren has sadly come to an end.  I miss them already.   Art and I had a glorious time with Nicole 11, Sara 4, Joe 7 and Caroline 9.  From history lessons in Williamsburg, Virginia to bigger than life amusements parks and water parks, we had a blast!  Hey Mom Stacy, you should be so proud as they were all very well behaved!!

The grand finale was a two week Southwest adventure with Nicole who is going into middle school.
And we're off!

I must tell you that one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen is seeing the Grand Canyon through Nicole's eyes as she gazed at it for the very first time.  I am one lucky grandmother!!

The whole family gathered at my son's house this summer for a free for all.  Five teenage girls and my daughter's four kids plus a friend of Nicole's.  Obviously I could not get them all corralled for a picture so I grabbed  my son Scott, his wife Daphene and my gorgeous 16 year old granddaughter Hayley.


Now it is time to rejoin my card making buddies at the Inventory Challenge.  And yes ladies, I missed you too!!  This week's challenge is "Something Old and Something New" .  I will let the gang of four decided if my card meets their challenge.   I give you "Where's the Beach?"

The picture does not convey the pure white of the card stock nor does it show the scoring I did using my Score Pal which runs vertically within  the white background.

Please visit my partners in crime as they too play Inventory Challenge #42.  Hey Gals did I make the grade?

Christina
Danielle
Rene
Cathy- Lynn

Thanks for visiting my blog.   Sandy

My Swine Song

I am taking a little time off to be with my grandchildren this summer.  As they do not live near me, I only get to see them a couple of times a year.  Summer is "our special time" and I can't wait.  So this is my last card until August rolls around.  I have titled it "My Swine Song".  Now the way I see it, every girl needs to have at least one pig as a friend.  Who else can you go out snorting with and one good oink deserves another.  So y'all have a good summer and don't forget to bring home the bacon!!

My sister asked me to make a birthday card for one of her friends.  Melanie and her friend Susan have a little game going on where they give each other pigs.  So,  who better to make a pig card than I.  I do so enjoy reading your comments and as I have said many times before - we all need a little love now and then.

XO - Sandy  (have you hugged your pig today?)

Gingerbread Tilda

Welcome to Inventory Challenge #30.  A Christmas card challenge - how appropriate!  It was in the low 30's in our mountains last night and promises to be cold again tonight. Hmmm - I still don't hear Christmas bells.  So the next best thing was to make a card.   My cute friend Cathy-Lynn made a paper bag card and even provided a tutorial on her blog.  Not only that, she sent me that very card and it is fabulous!  So I decided to give it a go!   They are so much fun to make and I love the touch of whimsey this style of card offers.  Thanks Cathy!!

Miss Gingerbread Tilda

 It is always so much fun to find a little surprise inside a card.

Ghirardelli chocolate yum!    "A Christmas goodie from me to  you - Eat it fast before I do!"

This is the back - I was experimenting and believe me I learned a lot!  First I wanted to leave the bag showing.  Then I glued the die cut card stock to the bag.  Easy right?  The next day I realized the glue went through the paper and glued the actual bag part together.  Oh no!  I had no place to put my gingerbread man - oh woe is me.  But I did learn so will try again cause I love these paper bag cards!!

Please visit my friends to see how they are celebrating Christmas in May.
Danielle
Christina
Charlene
Jean

Thanks so much for visiting and I sure do appreciate your comments.
XO Sandy

'THE' Wedding

Friday sure does roll around in a hurry!!! Once again I am joining Danielle and Christina to play Inventory Challenge #28 and the subject is Royal Weddings.  Well I am ready to travel across the pond except for one minor detail.  I haven't been able to find a decent hat.  Oh woe is me!!   But I did make Kate a card.  I just haven't finished the inside yet - I have to find me a hat first.  I would hate to tell her yes I am coming and then not be able to find a decent hat!!  So let's go to 'THE' Wedding!

Short and sweet so let's go to the pre-wedding parties at

Danielle's blog
Christina's blog
Charlene's blog
Rene's blog and
Jean's blog!

See y'all there -- Sandy    I will deliver all comments to the royal couple myself.