26/11/2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY at HERE COME THE BOYS

Hello, sorry I'm late
oh my goodness it's been the busiest day ever!
I have so much on the go at the moment I'm finding it hard to juggle everything, oh well I mustn't grumble.
Late last night our new challenge started at Here come the boys, I thought it was going to be today but my dear friend Woo has caught me out, lol, she has just returned from her wonderful holiday, hope you had a fab time Woo  :o)
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...anyway the theme this week is Birthdays but please remember it's Boys/Men Birthday cards we want to see.
I made this card using this super cute Edwin with his aeroplane and coloured him with Distress inks.
(By the way my card says Happy Birthday in French as this was specially made for a French lady for her Son)
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I hope you can join us in this nice easy challenge over at Here Come The Boys, the girls have made some superb cards for your inspiration. 
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Can I just say I am so sorry if I haven't commented on your blog for a while, things are a bit manic here and I'm trying to get through a some commenting each night as well as my DT commenting, I think we are all in the same boat!
Hopefully things will quieten down soon and I'll have more time. 
Take care of yourselves and keep warm
Hugs
 xx

25/11/2012

Tucked up Tilda in stocking

Good morning and happy Sunday,
 This fortnight over at Addicted to Stamps we have a Christmastime challenge
I've used this sweet Tilda in a Christmas stocking and coloured her with distress reinkers               





CHALLENGES
(dies used, spellbinders, Gokreate, Cheery lynn)
Chrimbo Crackers ~ Anything Goes
You Me & Magnolia Challenge ~  Green, Cream & Brown
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Hope you have a wonderful Sunday and hope you can find time to join in our Christmastime challenge, see you over at Addicted to Stamps
hugs

xxx

23/11/2012

Tilda with Bouquet for Tilda's town

Good afternoon
The sun is shining brightly, it's not too cold and it's that special time of the week again
Yes it's Tilda's Town Challenge :o)

(... and yes I'm still on the team for a further 6 months yeah!!!)
The challenge this week is Anything goes how easy is that eh? 


Shopping list
Pion papers
Magnolia Stamps, Tilda with large bouquet and sentiment stamp
Live & Love crafts ~ Chrysanthemums, pink poppies, charm, ribbon and rose trim
all other flowers are Wild Orchid crafts
Dies used, GoKreate & Magnolia
Martha Stewart leaf punch
Snowtex. 
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We had a whopping 119 wonderful entries last week at Tilda's Town and they were great! 
I hope you can join us again this week. 
As always there's a lovely prize of $15 to spend in Tilda's Town Store
Here's a little bit about the store...




Tilda's Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps. Over 1,100
stamps in stock at all times. Tilda's Town offers FREE worldwide shipping on
every order, every day. You can also save up to an additional 20% on your
purchase by using one of the famous coupon codes, live the magic.

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Have fun making those Tilda and Edwin cards and see you over at Tilda's Town. 
Have a great weekend. 
Hugs
 xxx

21/11/2012

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas ~ Midweek Magnolias

Good morning to you from a wet and windy part of UK today, 
Ooh it's horrible out there!
Oh well a good day for crafting, after all my chores are done of course. 
Today is the start of a new challenge over at Midweek Magnolias and we have a lovely Christmas theme for you it's...
'I'M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS' (are you singing it yet? it's hard not to when you're saying it)
as you can see by my card it doesn't have to be entirely white
just lots of white on there. 



This is Angel Tilda from 2010 Christmas collection
painted with distress reinkers
These are gorgeous Pion papers from Diestodiefor.
Vintage brad, beaded roses, chrysanthemums and white berries are from Live & Love crafts
Ribbon Girl - Ribbon 
Small roses & large pearl are from WOC
Dies used are Spellbinders, Go Kreate, Magnolia and Whimsy.
 Stickles stardust
& cheesecloth.
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CHALLENGES
Try it on Tuesday ~ Christmas Sparkle
Hookedoncraft Challenge ~ Christmas no red or green
Die-ing for a Challenge ~ Christmas cards/creations


I hope you will join us over at Midweek Magnolias for our I'm dreaming of a white Christmas challenge. 
Please remember to take a quick peek at the rules, you can only combine your card with 5 challenges including Midweek Magnolias it's such a shame when you make such fantastic cards and they cannot be entered into the draw.

That's it from me, 
I hope you have a great day and the weather is better for you, wherever you are :o)
Take care
hugs
 xxx

19/11/2012

New Vintage Christmas card with postcards

Good morning, 
It's a blustery day here today and I'm off round the Doctors shortly :o(
I hate visits to the doctors, (hospitals, dentists) I'm a total wimp but I can't help it :o)
I just wanted to quickly add this card and I'll be back shortly to catch up with some commenting. 



Challenges
Bunny Zoe's Crafts ~ Winter challenge
Wild Orchid Challenge ~ Traditional Christmas
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Shopping list
Pion papers
Live & Love crafts beaded roses, angel charm,  crysanthemums & berries
Rose trim from WOC
reindeer from Hobbycraft and I smothererd him in stickles
Have a wonderful day
hugs 
 xxx

18/11/2012

Quick post ~ Birthday card

Good morning, I hope you are well, 
this is just a quick post to show you a Birthday card I made for a dear friend.

I've used Pion papers, crushed silky ribbon from The Pretty little ribbon shop and roses from WOC  the pretty image was a freebie from here
I hope she likes it. 
See you later.
Hugs

13/11/2012

Magnolia Santa

Good evening all, 
Hope you are well, I just thought I'd pop this card on my blog quickly for a few challenges. 
 
Winter Wonderland ~ One for the boys
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Everything is a bit busy here at the moment 
and I've been a bit under the weather but I'll soon spring back.
 Take care of yourselves
see you soon. 
Hugs

11/11/2012

Jingle Jangle Tilda ~ Addicted to Stamps

Hello again, 3rd and final post for today
This is Jingle Jangle Tilda
where our challenge this week is Tags, 
you can attach a tag to your card or make a separate Tag or both, the choice is yours. 






Sorry about all the pics I got a bit carried away with this one :o)

Pion papers :o)
WOC roses, asters and jingle jangle bells
Live & love crafts Chrysanthemums and pink poppies
Kort & Godt pearls
MS snowflake punch
Magnolia stamps ~ Jingle Jangle Tilda & Holly swirl
Magnolia Dies ~ Lace doily, vintage tags, mistletoe and so wrapped lovely lace tag
other dies ~ Spellbinders ribbon banner and GoKreate  (card blank shape)

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Challenges
No Matter Which Challenge ~ Beautiful Photo Inspiration
Sparkles Christmas Challenge ~ Contemporary colours
Totally Gorjuss #158 ~ Pastel Christmas
Divas by Design ~ Let's get cute
Penny Black and More ~ Any die will do
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I think that's enough for today, don't forget to pop over to  Addicted to Stamps you'll love my talented teamies cards & tags and we can't wait to see what you make.
Enjoy your Sunday
hugs

Favourite film ~ Here Come The Boys

Hello again, second post and this time it's for Here come the Boys
This week we have a great challenge for you it's
Your Favourite film
obviously I've chosen a Christmas film but which one??? :o) ...



...It's Home Alone
(Okay so it may not be my most favourite film but it fits the card lol)
For this card I've used 
 Maja papers
WOC roses, large pearls & jingle bells
snow ball trim
MS punches ~ leaf & snowflake. 
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Challenges
Winter Wonderland ~ One for the boys
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The DT have made some great cards for your inspiration so do pop over to
 Here Come The Boys and take a look, have fun making your cards, we can't wait to see them. 
Before I go I'd just like to say... HAPPY BIRTHDAY WOO, hope you have a wonderful day.
(Wendy our lovely team leader is celebrating her Birthday today) 
See you again very soon. 
hugs

Joanna Sheen ~ Cold & Frosty Challenge

Good morning dear crafters, 
are you ready for another Joanna Sheen challenge?
Today we are having a Cold & Frosty Challenge 

 
I received a decoupage set of animals and I know what you're thinking, that's not decoupage, you're right, I admit to being hopeless at decoupage so I chose the cutest picture and made a card with it. 
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I used Pion papers
pretty lace
and the silver filigree corner.
Sentiment was part of the decoupage set. 

Don't forget to pop back to see if you are the winner of the £15 prize for Joanna Sheen and there's some great weekly candy up for grabs too. 
Thank you for stopping by
see you again shortly
Hugs
 xx

09/11/2012

Thanksgiving ~ Thankful for Tilda's Town

Good afternoon all,
Another week has gone by it'll soon be Christmas :o)
are you excited yet ...
Over at Tilda's Town today we are making Thank you / Thanksgiving cards
As this cute Tilda is bringing tea and cookies I thought she works perfect to say 
 Thanksgiving / Thank you card.



Shopping list
Tim Holtz backing card
Pion design papers
Joyful Tilda
Ribbon & lace from The Ribbon Girl
Roses are WOC 
pink, lilac & white pearls are Kort & Godt
Coffee pot charm from The Craft Barn
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Challenges
Simply Magnolia ~ Easel card 
The Dutch Magnolia Lovers ~ Card with a slot for tag

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I'm Thankful for Tilda's Town, it's been a great 6 months working alongside the fabulously talented ladies and I am truly thankful that Pam and Maria chose me, I can only hope I am lucky enough to be chosen for the next 6 months when the new DT are announced. 
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Thank you for joining in our last Challenge at Tilda's Town your cards were brilliant, I hope you will join us again this week. 
There is, as always a $15 prize for the winner to spend at Tilda's Town Store

thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend.
Hugs

07/11/2012

Walking in a Winter Wonderland ~ Midweek Magnolias

Good morning dear crafters,
It's another cold day here again today, the sun may be shining but my feet are frozen solid :o(
which I suppose is rather fitting for our challenge because today
at Midweek Magnolias we are 'Walking in a Winter Wonderland' :o)
and here is Tilda with Snowflake
Shopping list
these lovely papers are Pion
taffeta ribbon from the ribbon girl
deep pink roses, large cream paerls and Christmas bells are from WOC
 pale green roses are Magnolia
Dies used are Magnolia, Tim Holtz, Spellbinders and Go Kreate
Martha Stewart snowflake punch
small pearls are Kort & Godt.

Challenges
ABC Christmas Challenge ~ Vibrant Colours 
Magnoliahaaste ~ Select a time of year (Christmas)
Fussy & Fancy ~ Pearls & flowers

We hope you can join us in our Walking in a Winter wonderland challenge at Midweek Magnolias and please remember your creation must have a Magnolia product on it to be eligible for the chance to win a Magnolia prize! 

Thank you for stopping by
keep warm :o)
Hugs 

06/11/2012

TILDA WITH PUPPY

Good morning all, I just wanted to add this little cutie to my blog, this is Tilda with puppy the freebie stamp you get with this months Magnolia Ink Magazine, 



Challenges
Fab 'n'Funky Challenges ~ Die-cuts & punches
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Pion papers
sentiment is from a pink poison set
beaded roses & jute fabric from Live & love crafts
Ribbon & Lace from The Ribbon girl 
roses are from WOC
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Thank you for stopping by, see you later
hugs