31/10/2013

Nitwits Collection ~ Holiday Bouquet ~ Pink Christmas

Good afternoon dear Crafters
I hope you are well.
I have just completed this card made with the new pretty 
Holiday Bouquet Collection from NITWITS

Aren't they pretty, I can see it's going to be a very pink Christmas this year :)
I've added some Broderie Anglaise and some pretty pink roses from WOC.
Here's the beautiful Holiday Bouquet collection and you can find it here

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Back to the doctors for me this afternoon
my poorly eye has returned, feeling down :(
see you later
hugs

28/10/2013

Just a quick post...

...to let you know I have some crafty stash for sale in my etsy shop (button to the right >>>>>>>>>)
Dies, Stamps, Embossing Folders etc
If you would like to have a peek :)
Thank you. xxx


27/10/2013

Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia DT card


Good afternoon, yes I'm back again already :)
2nd post today is this lovely older Tilda with Christmas tree, I haven't used this lovely Tilda for ages but as todays challenge at 
so I thought she was perfect for it with her sparkly tree and headband
I've used Pion papers, Magnolia tree, lamp post and pine cone die cuts and added frantage & gold embossing powder to them along with the LOTV sentiment
Jingly bells from WOC and lovely flowers, sparkly ribbon & berries from The Ribbon Girl. 
The little apples are from Live & love crafts. 
and lots of gold stickles

...and that's it!
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday
take care & keep warm
hugs

Magnolia Only Challenge at The Ribbon Girl

Good morning Crafters, 
Looks like we have a bright & sunny morning here today, lovely.
Did you remember to change your clocks back? my dear hubby did it for us last night. 
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It's time for another Magnolia Only Challenge at
and our theme this month is
Spots & Dots

I used this lovely Magnolia Paper for this one 
 along with all these gorgeous goodies from
Rusty Bells, Gold Metallic Twine, 38mm Wired Gold Stripe Glitter Mesh Ribbon, 18mm 'Teresa' Ivory Fine Vintage Style Cluny Lace, Kort & Godt Beaded Roses, Ivory Beaded Gypsophalia, Stickles Stardust.
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Why not pop along to The Ribbon Girl and see the other DT creations, they're amazing!
Have fun making those 'Spots & Dots' cards, 
remember there's two wonderful prizes to be won,
 a Magnolia stamp from Magnolia Sweden

and £10 to spend at


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Have a great Sunday,
hugs

25/10/2013

Tilda's Town Challenge ~ Bling

Hello again, 
It's that time again, Friday afternoon at 3pm can only mean it's time for a new
 Tilda's Town Challenge
and this week our theme is BLING
I've used London Tilda for this one and I hope my photo has picked up all the glitter on it
and of course her shiny umbrella charm, it's been a bit dull here lately for taking photos. 


I used the gorgeous new Maja Design Autumn papers, layered & stitched on to Bazzil card
The Grape Satin Ribbon, Gypsophalia, starburst stamen Lilac, Stardust Stickles, Roses & Umbrella charm were all from The Ribbon Girl

I hope you will come along and join us at Tilda's Town  for our BLING challenge.

and as always there's a chance to win a $10 certificate to spend at
Tilda's Town Online Store  (with free shipping worldwide)


Here's a little about the store...
Tilda's Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps. We carry over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times. We offer FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day. You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of our famous coupon codes. Visit us at Tilda's Town and live the magic. 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend
Take care
hugs

CREAM CHRISTMAS CRISS CROSS CARD ~ Add Metal Challenge at A Creative Romance

Good morning, 
Today sees the start of another challenge at 
 our theme this fortnight is
Add Metal 
and we are sponsored by the wonderful Ribbon Girl

I've used
Pretty Pion Papers, 
Postcard Stamp & Sentiment Stamp
 Cream Satin Ribbon, gorgeous flowers, Berries & String pearls from The Ribbon Girl
Lace & Charm from Live & Love Crafts

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Have a wonderful day
see you later :)
Hugs

23/10/2013

Midweek Magnolias ~ Lots of layers Challenge

Good morning my dears, 
how are you all? fit & well I hope :)
Today's Challenge is Lots of Layers at Midweek Magnolias 
and I have to say this is one of my favourites, I love using lots of layers,
this little cutie is the new 
MERRY CHRISTMAS TILDA
 Papers are by Prima called Holiday Memories
I've used cheescloth,
'Claire' Embroidered Lace & brown flower (Mixed Dahlia Eastern Spice)are from The Ribbon Girl
Winter cones painted with guesso,
apples and pearl string from Live & Love Crafts
Doily, Twelve days of Christmas verse from Graphic 45
Snowflake & Pine cone die
all other roses are from WOC
and I think I've used enough layers lol
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I hope you will come and join us in this fab Magnolia Challenge 'Lots of Layers' and please read the rules on the main blog here, as it's such a shame if you miss out on the prize
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A very big thank you to all who have been kind to stop by and leave comments, I will be paying a call to your blogs very soon.
Have a great day
hugs

21/10/2013

Another Criss Cross card :)

Hiya Crafters, 
 I can't help myself I just love making these criss cross cards...


...and this one has another of those stunning brooches from The Ribbon Girl along with gorgeous 60mm Scrunched Taffeta, 25mm Cream Satin Ribbon & gorgeous 40mm 'Gertrude' embroidered  lace...don't you just love The Ribbon Girl
With Pion papers, machine stitched
Criss Cross Card, Greeting Card & Bookmark

Thanks for looking and have a good evening
Hugs

20/10/2013

Heavenly Angel

Good evening folks, 
Yes it's a late post from me, I'm off to bed in a minute just wanted to post my card for
This little cutie is made from the  Heavenly Collection Kit here
These are gorgeous papers and I've used some twine to the top of the bauble
and little brads to the sentiment sign. 
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Have a wonderful week, see you again soon.
Good night
hugs

Here come the Boys ~ Christmas in Brown & Cream


Good morning Crafters, 
How are you getting on with making those Christmas cards? not long to go now eh?
Are you way ahead or still got a long way to go like me...
Well help is on it's way because this weeks challenge at Here come the Boys is Christmas in Brown & Cream, so here's another card made :)
I've had this lovely stamp for a while now and thought it was high time I used it, I've seen it on so many beautiful cards in blog land and loved it. 

Our lovely team leader Woo, is sponsoring us this week with a digi of your choice from
Well done to the winner & top 3 last week, everyone's cards were brilliant! 
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I'm off to get a coffee and enjoy the day with my family, it's not often these days we are all together on a Sunday there's always usually one working, but today we are all home yay!
Take care and have a fabulous Sunday.
Hugs

16/10/2013

A few Criss Cross Cards

Good morning Crafters & Bloggers
I hope you are feeling fit and well today :)
I just thought I would pop by and show you a few more Criss Cross cards I've made recently
I love all these papers & embellishments






 I think about 99% of my embellishments are from The Ribbon Girl, I just love working with their products
all the Satin Ribbons, all the pretty lace, the pearls and yes just about all the gorgeous flowers too!

Hope you like them, have a great day
keep warm
hugs 

13/10/2013

It's a Dots or Stripes challenge at LHOSM

I know, I know...I'm late... :o)
You've probably already seen the new challenge at Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia 
that started at 2pm today
it's a Dots or Stripes Challenge
and here's my DT card at last
I've been patiently waiting for this lovely London Tilda to drop through my letter box

Isn't she lovely
I've painted her with distress inks
Papers are Maja design
these gorgeous flowers (which I love) along with the birdcage charm, Stickles, gorgeous lace and pearls are from The Ribbon Girl
I've used the Magnolia strawberry leaf die and Magnolia lovely tag

I hope you can join us at Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia in our Dots or Stripes Challenge.

 Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and don't forget Downton tonight :)
hugs 

Lovely Lili challenge at The Ribbon Girls

Good morning Crafters 
It's here, the very first Lovely Lili challenge at The Ribbon Girl today
and I'm so pleased to be a part of it :)
I've used James and his Snowman, I love these stamps and that gorgeous hessian again this time as a rosette for my rose to sit upon and across the middle of the card with fringed edges



I used the lovely Grunge Christmas stamp by LOTV too and embossed the edges in gold, the other sentiment (above) on the tag is a see-dee's sentiment. I've used a dash of Frantage as snow on the tress and image

From The Ribbon Girl I've used
35mm 'Beatrice' Antique White Guipure Lace, 25mm Faux Hessian Ribbon, Ivory Pearl Flatbacks, Stickles Stardust, Green Hemp Twine and WOC Roses.

If you have any Lili of the Valley stamps, Artist pads, Paper pads sentiments, etc you can join in this great challenge, further details are over on the The Ribbon Girl blog along with lots of inspiration. 

Have a wonderful Sunday
Hugs

11/10/2013

STITCHING AT TILDA'S TOWN

Good afternoon Crafters, 
It's a Stitching challenge today at Tilda's town
and this is Tailor Tilda
With Pion papers
Ruffle edge ribbon, Emily lace, Chrysanthemums, Roses Buttons & Pearls from The Ribbon Girl
Tilda is painted with distress inks.
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I hope you will come along and join us at Tilda's Town  for our Stitching challenge.

and as always there's a chance to win a $10 certificate to spend at
Tilda's Town Online Store  (with free shipping worldwide)

Here's a little about the store...
Tilda's Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps. We carry over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times. We offer FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day. You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of our famous coupon codes. Visit us at Tilda's Town and live the magic. 
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I'm hoping to catch up with some commenting this weekend, I hope you have a wonderful weekend
hugs

09/10/2013

'Whole Lotta Love'

Hello again, 
It's time for a new challenge over at Midweek Magnolias today and our theme is Song Birds (Song inspiration) but not Happy Birthday
I went with a classic from Led Zeppelin
'Whole lotta love'
Takes me back to the old 'Top of the Pops' days lol
I've used Pion papers, layered & stitched
Tilda with wrapped heart, painted with distress inks,
Magnolia sentiment
Flowers & Velvet ribbon lace from The Ribbon Girl
and pearls from my stash.
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Well it's my Birthday today and hubby has had to work so I really don't know what I'm doing until it happens lol... if anything does of course...
Oh well there's always crafting!

Hope you have a super day and I'm looking forward to seeing those song inspired cards :)
Take care, 
hugs

08/10/2013

Magnolia Santa

Good morning :)
I hope you are well. It's a bit dull here this morning, I can't believe I had to put the light on to see the keyboard, oh well it's only 8.30 maybe it'll brighten up.

I made this card Magnolia Santa with presents as I love this Santa, it was a bit strange painting him in blue but I think it suits him :)
I've used Pion papers, an LOTV sentiment, the gorgeous new JOY snowflake dies and I machine stitched around my image
and from The Ribbon Girl I used...
5mm Faux Hessian Natural Ribbon, 13mm Rusty Jingly Bells, Anemone Vintage Blue Cotton Paper Flowers and Stickles Stardust. 
I ruffled up the Hessian and stitched it, then sewn the jingly bells to the bottom, just to make it a bit different. 

Challenges

Magnolia Down Under Challenge ~ Blue, Brown & White
Time for a Magnolia Christmas Challenge ~ Bingo ~ Dies, Blue & Flowers

 Would you believe it the sun is out now, Ooh great!
I'm off to get the housework done, see you soon
hugs

07/10/2013

My first card for Nitwits

Hello and good afternoon Crafters,
Well as I said earlier I'm happy to have been chosen to be on the NITWITS Collections Design Team
and I know I'm a little rusty when it comes to playing with Digi papers
but here we go...my first card & tag for them.
I forgot how just how sweet these kits are
These papers are called The Fine Linen Collection and you can buy them here
Enjoy the rest of your day
hugs