She's sooo pretty! ...Joyful Tilda

...Good evening crafters, yes I know I said I would leave it as 3 for today but oh my I have just finished off this one and she is sooo pretty, I think she may be my new favourite :o)

Made with beautiful Pion papers (love them)

Rose trim and I've added the tiny pearls to it.

gorgeous lace from Live & Love crafts

Wooden star & star charm

beaded roses, pink poppies, chrysanthemums and winter berries

Melissa Frances pearls

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Challenge 

I'd like to enter this card into the;

 Lovely Hanglar & Sweet Magnolia Challenge ~ Ribbon/trims 

(rose trim & lace) 

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge  ~ Pink, pearls & lace

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I enjoyed making this one, I hope you like it too :o) 

 off to watch Downton Abbey

see you later

Huge hugs

Addicted to Stamps Challenge ~ Animal Friends

And finally! 

3rd and last post of the day...I promise lol

It's Addicted to Stamps new Challenge today too and over there we have a challenge theme of

'Animal Friends'

So basically we want to see any kind of animal on your card/project

here's what I came up with using one of my new (Birthday) stamps 

Tilda with little Rudolf 

I have to say I just love these new Christmas collection of Magnolia stamps, I was lucky to have 8 of them for my birthday so I'm going to be busy with these for a while :o) 

Shopping list for this one

Papers ~ Magnolia and Fabscraps

Dies ~ Go Kreate (card shape) Spellbinders Ovals, Magnolia heart tag, 

Cheery Lynn holly die & Memory Box frosty border die

Sentiment stamp is LOTV 

Crinkly burgundy ribbon is Bo Bunny

Burgundy rose trim from Live & Love Crafts

Roses & winter Carnations and Christmas bells from WOC

Pearls

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CHALLENGES
Christmas Stampin All Year Long ~ Anything goes
Deep Ocean Challenge ~ Anything goes
Simon Says Stamp ~ Anything goes
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That's it from me, I hope you like my cards today, thank you for your kind comments they are very much appreciated :o)

Don't forget to pop over to Addicted to Stamps  and see the wonderful cards the DT have made and please join in our challenge if you can.

Enjoy your Sunday and have fun crafting!

Hugs

Here Come The Boys ~ Edwin only

Hello again,

 Second post and here is little Edwin all tangled up in Christmas lights bless him, 

Todays challenge over at Here come the boys is all about Edwin only cards

So just your cute little Edwin's this week

I've used this lovely Country Christmas paper pad again, I can't believe how long this has lasted me and I've used loads of it, I'm sure it's growing more pages while it's in the drawer :o)

the little Christmas tree is a wooden embellishment from Hobbycraft, the bells are from WOC and the extra thick twine is from Live & Love Crafts

Jingle bells sentiment is an LOTV grunge one, with raffia,  pearls and stickles everywhere.

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We are very lucky this week to have a new lady joining our DT, 

 it's the lovely 

Ginny (AsIdoRodos) yeah!

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We had fun making these Edwin cards so pop on over to the Here come the boys challenge blog and you'll find plenty of inspiration from the lovely DT.

We can't wait to see your Edwin cards too. 

Hugs 

Joanna Sheen ~ Autumn Breeze Challenge

Good morning to you dear Crafters,

 busy day here again today, 3 DT posts to blog so I better get crackin' on

First up it's ...

A new Challenge starting over at Joanna Sheen today and we're making 

'Autumn Breeze' cards 

I received this beautiful stamp by GIORDANO called Bird & branch which I've painted in distress reinkers and I've added leafy ribbon and glitter leaves from Michaels

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We hope you will come and join us over at the Joanna Sheen blog, the DT have made some super cards again this week for your inspiration, also don't forget to see if you are the winner of last weeks £15 Joanna Sheen prize

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Thank you for stopping by and welcome to my new followers who have joined me 

I appreciate it thank you :o)

See you again shortly, 

hugs

Tilda with Cat / Tilda's town

Nooooo! Don't you just hate it when 'Scheduled Post' doesn't work! :o(

Here is my Tilda's Town card for this week (only one and a half hours late, sorry) 

This week we have a Christmas theme for you called

Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland...

I've used Pion papers

Tilda with cat (painted in distress reinkers)

2 pearl brads

Shabby Ribbon

snowball trim :o)

Tim Holtz distressed doily die

Martha Stewart snowflake punch

Magnolia tag die

Cheery Lynne Holly die

Roses & bells from WOC

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Challenges

Jingle Belles ~ Pink Christmas

Crimbo Crackers ~ Pink

Deep Ocean ~ Anything Goes 

Simon Says Stamp ~ Die cuts & Punches (used both)

Divas by Design ~ Anything goes

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That's all from me for the moment, see you all later.

Don't forget to check out all the gorgeous DT creations over at Tilda's Town

Have a super weekend 

Hugs 

 xxx

Holly Basket

Good morning all, 

Just a quick posting from me as I shall be back later with another post for Tilda's Town.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~

I bought this stamp recently as I was inspired to use it by Jan when I saw it on her gorgeous card here, I just loved it.

The holly papers are by Magnolia

Gorgeous silky crush ribbon from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop

snowflake charm from Ewe2cancraft

Stamp is called Holly Basket by Stampendous.

Corner punch is a Martha Stewart 

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I'd like to enter this card into the Sparkles Christmas Challenge ~ Traditional

Thanks for stopping by, I am slowly working my way round your blogs in between making my DT cards but I will get there :o)

Have a great Friday, see you later this afternoon.

Hugs

Midweek Magnolias ~ Masking Challenge

Good morning dear crafters,

How are you today?

Well I had a wonderful day yesterday, it was my Birthday and I had a really enjoyable day.

My parents came to see me in the morning and I spent the afternoon shopping with hubby.

It's amazing that as a crafter you don't mind hearing those words 

"We didn't know what to buy you for your Birthday so here is some money"

it's music to your ears

online craft shops here I come :o)

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Today starts another Challenge over at Midweek Magnolias

and the challenge this week is Masking

I used Tilda with big ribbon and this lovely Magnolia table

Shopping list

Pion papers

Ribbon & Lace from The Ribbon Girl

Kort & Godt pearls and Crysanthemums

WOC roses

Dies ~ Magnolia heart tag, small hellebores flower,, butterfly

Go Create die for card shape.

Magnolia stamps coloured with distress reinkers. 

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CHALLENGES

1) Bunny Zoe's Crafts ~ Pink, pearls & lace

2) The Shabby Tea Room Challenge ~ 'Beautiful Romance' using pink, green, white & lace

3) Wild Orchid Challenge ~ Anything goes 

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And that's it from me, be sure to pop over to Midweek Magnolias to see the gorgeous creations the wonderful DT  have made for your inspiration and pop back Friday to see if you are a winner! 

Have fun Masking those Magnolias :o)

Thank you for all your lovely comments on my Jingle Jangle Tilda card, I will be back later to visit your blogs but first I'm off to play with my new Birthday toys :o)

Lots of crafty Hugs 

 xxx

Jingle Jangle Tilda & Joanna Sheen Blog Candy Winner

Good Morning dear crafters, 
I hope today finds you fit and well :o)
Below is a card I've made using the gorgeous new Jingle Jangle Tilda
isn't she adorable, 

Below I've added jingle bells to the die cut keys.

I've used Pion papers 

Magnolia lace doily, love keys and mistletoe dies

Spellbinders ribbon banner die

lots of Kort & Godt pearls

Magnolia Jingle Jangle Tilda and Holly stamps

papers are edged with stickles.

Distress ink painted. 

white paper doily

Jingle bells charms.

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Challenges 

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #167 ~ Favourite colours, pale browns, blues & cream

Simply Magnolia Challenge ~ Doily & a charm 

Magnolia Stamp Lovers ~ Dies (used 4 dies)

Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ Glimmer & Sparkle 

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Now the moment you've been waiting for

 I have a winner of the Joanna Sheen blog candy

First can I just say a massive thank you to you all for joining in the hop and thanks to the ones who lingered a little longer and left comments on my other cards and to those who became my new followers :o) 

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Right here we go...

 don't forget to check out all the DT blogs AND the main Joanna Sheen blog as there are 9 chances to win if you completed the hop

Anyway my blog candy goes to...

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No 26 and that is you Jenny L

 Please can you contact me with your address details within the next 7 days so I can pass your info on to Paula  (I have to pick another winner if the prize is not claimed.) 

My email addy is 

craftingallday1@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks again to everyone who took part. 

Have a lovely day, hugs 

 xxx

Happy World Card Making Day

Hello and HAPPY WORLD CARD MAKING DAY to you,

Hope you are well. I've been a bit quiet here the past few days because my silly mojo didn't want to play, well I trawled through the blogs and looked at the craft magazines and today it's back yeah!

So this is one I made for the Just Magnolia Challenge 

gorgeous rolling pin & bun tray charms above 

and cookie jar charm below

At Just Magnolia they have a Anything Goes with fabric so I've added cheesecloth, ribbon & lace to my card. 

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I'm off to make some cards just in case my mojo walks off again...

Have a great card making day and a fab weekend! 

Love & hugs 

Tilda with Lamb

Good morning and a Happy Tuesday to you :o) 

This is Tilda with lamb, I love this stamp and it's gorgeous to colour

Shopping list

Pion papers with distressed & glittered edges

Gorgeous ribbon & lace from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop

Woc roses

lantern charm, tag shabby ribbon & Vintage pearl brad from Live & Love crafts

Kort & Godt pearls 

Magnolia Bloomy tag

cheesecloth

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Challenges

The Dutch Magnolia Chickies Blog ~ Bingo ~ Ribbon, Pearls & Flowers

Lovely Hanglar & Sweet Magnolia Challenge ~ Bingo ~ Lace, Flowers & Sparkle

Just Magnolia ~ Pearls Diecuts/puches

Magnolia Mania ~ Bow

The Crafty Pad ~ Floral

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Thank you for stopping by and for your lovely encouraging comments

 I do appreciate them.

Thanks also to my new followers. 

Have a lovely day

Hugs

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS

Good evening Crafters, 

hope you've had a good day.

I just wanted to share with you a couple of cards I've made using Vintage Images called Christmas time by Pion. 

As you know this is really stepping out of my comfort zone here, so I'd love some honest opinions as to whether they are good or not, I must admit I loved making them. 

 

The Second one below is a Criss Cross card 

    

Challenges

Sparkles Christmas Challenge ~ Traditional

Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Thanks for looking and if you are looking for the Joanna Sheen blog hop post it's the one just below this one or you can click on my card on the top right hand side. 

Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Hugs 

Joanna Sheen Blog Hop!

Good morning Crafters and welcome to

The Joanna Sheen Autumn challenge and blog hop!Our blog hop is a hop with a twist as all the DT have had a fun time creating with this one Joanna Sheen House Mouse image.

The image used is the House Mouse image of the little House Mouse juggling leaves from the 'Tumble' rubber stamp set and the papers we have all used are from the Summertime designs freebie kit 'Falling for fall' which you can download for free here.

This is my card for the Challenge

The STAR Prize for 1 lucky random winner is this fab set of 4 Autumn House Mouse stamp sets.

Each DT member has a prize to be won so there are 9 chances to win!

This is the fab DT prize of pretty Autumnal ribbons/twine and a gorgeous selection of leaf charms

If you have arrived here from Paula's blog then you are hopping in the right direction ~ if not then you need to pop over to the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog to begin.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is become a follower of the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog and then leave a comment on every member of the DT blogs on their blog hop post and on the Challenge blog hop post. 

On Sunday 7th October each DT member will pick a winner by random.org from their comments and announce their winner on their own blog on Monday 8th October

Paula will announce the lucky winner of the star prize on the

 Joanna Sheen blog on 8th October

So don't forget to check back on all the DT blogs to see if you're one of the lucky winners.

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All week on the main challenge blog we will be showcasing other crafters cards who have all kindly agreed to make a creation using the same papers & stamp as the rest of the DT.

I hope you will check back to the challenge blog throughout the week to see all the different designs.

From here you now need to hop along to Natalie's blog. 

Have fun hopping!

Hugs

 

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop ~ Autumn Colours

Good morning dear Crafters, hope you are well.

it's time for another

 Challenge at The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop and this months theme chosen by the lovely Jane is Autumn Colours

This is my card for the challenge

This sweet stamp is City Girl, coloured in distress inks 

and below is the removable kraft tag

Shopping list

Pearl strings

heart charm

doily

flat lace

gorgeous silky crush ribbon 

All available from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop 

The DT have made some stunning creations for your inspiration, I hope you will stop by and take a look. I hope you can join us in our Autumn challenge over at the Pretty Little Ribbon Shop 

Have a lovely day and see you later.

*Hugs* 

 xxx