Pickin' apples on a lazy Sunday morning.

Happy Sunday everyone, I hope you are all having a nice weekend so far. Well as promised I am back again with a new card for you all, I am really on a roll at the moment and I am enjoying my mojo whilst it has decided to grace me with it's presence! I am really enjoying using lots of different types of images at the moment and the freedom to experiment with different colour combos, don't you just think that stamping is the best hobby ever!

Copics

Top - W1, G21
Hat - E50, E51, E53
Trousers - YR20, YR21, YR23, YR31, B32
Basket & Hair - E31, E33, E35, E37
Flowers - Y35, YR31, YG03, YG11, YG63
Apples - YR61, G11, YR23
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20


Challenges

Friday Sketchers - Sketch #95
Lexi's Creations - Anything Goes
Simon Says ... - Vintage with flowers (vintage colours/flowers on image & papers)
Copic Creations - Colouring Embellies ... I coloured my card candy



Materials

I dug out this oldie but oh so beautiful Sugar Nellie stamp to play with, I just love her and she melts my heart every time I look at her ..... such a perfect image. I have used an unusual colour combo for me but I was inspired by the beautiful colours in the BG wisteria pad which I was lucky enough to win as part of a recent challenge. Nikki from Bunny Zoe Crafts had it out to me straight away and I was able to get my hands on it within a couple of days - thanks for such a speedy service hun! Very little else to tell about my card apart from I coloured the card candy from Craftwork Cards with my copics and that's about it. No fuss with this card, I figured it did not really need anything else - sometimes less is more, don't you think!

Birthday Lilacs

Good afternoon everyone, oh what a fabulous night we had with our friends last night. We saw an amazing singer for the first half of the evening and then we hit Flares and danced til the early hours, my feet are killing me but it was so much fun. I thought I would share the card I made for Beccy (it was her birthday yesterday), isn't this image so much fun!



Copics

Dress - Gooo, G00, BV02, BV31
Flower - G000, G00, BV02, BV31, YG11, G14
Skin - E000, E00, R20
Hair - E50, E51, E53



Challenges

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch #38
Susie's Sassy Challenge - Lilac & Aqua
Cute Daisy May - Flowers
Cute Card Thursday - Ribbon-tastic
Pixie Dust - Think Birthday
Crafty Catz - Fancy Edge and Ribbon


Materials

So for this little gem of a card I have used the very funky Kraftin Kimmie image which I got from Tracy at Dies to Die For. The papers are some of my absolute faves by Making Memories and I have these in several colours, they are just so gorgeous. Flowers are a mix from Poppicrafts and Crafty Feeling and the lovely gem brads are by Papermania (I think). Another fab craftwork cards sentiment (you can buy some HERE and they are so handy to have in your stash, lord only knows how I managed without them. They fit beautifully in my fancy tags by Spellbinders. The lush ribbon is a real steal from the Paper Mill Shop at only £2.99 for 12 metres and comes in loads of colours in both satin and organza. Oooh, almost forgot my Martha Stewart Border Punch .... eek. Little sparkly gems from Papermanis to finish and thats it, another card finished. Please pop back tomorrow because I have a really gorgeous image to show you .... have a fab day xxx

Just Magnolia - Birthdays

Good morning and woohoo, it is Friday!!!!! I am off shopping for something new to wear tonight - we are going our with friends in York so I am lookig forward to that and I will try to get a piccy or 2 to share with you all. This week on Just Magnolia we would love to see Birthday Cards ..... how easy is that! I happened to spot a couple of other challenges with the same theme so remember to get combining those challenges, lol.

Copics

Dungarees - G000, Goo
Top & Shoes - Y00, Y11
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair - E50, E51, E53
Ground - W1, W3


Challenges

Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Sem's Sketch
Stamptacular - Going in Circles
Cute Card Thursday - Ribbon-tastic
Pixie Dust - Think Birthday
Crafty Catz - Fancy Edge and Ribbon

Flutterby Wednesday - Open theme
Materials

Well, I am still in love!!!! How amazing are these papers!!! As you all know from my previous post Tracy from Dies To Die For sent me these delish new My Minds Eye 'Lush' papers in aqua and they are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! The polka dot one is flock and so lovely to stroke that I nearly cried punching and cutting it! I have kept my embellies quite simple using a yellow flower and ribbon (very pleased with my bow!!) from Crafty Feeling and gorgeous rose from Wild Orchid Crafts. My usual Martha Stewart branch and border punches (how did I manage without my branch punch for so long??) and I have placed the craftwork cards sentiment on a Spellbinders fancy tag. Little bit of my fave Startdust Stckles to Tilda's wings to give her just the right amount of bling and job done .... easy!

Super delish papers and image - what's not to love!

Hi there, how has your day been? I am much, much better and have been at university today filling the gap between my ears full of knowledge, lol. I made this card last night and couldn't wait to get home today to post it because I lurve it sooooo much (isn't it fab when you like something you make yourself??!!). Tracy from Dies To Die For sent me these gorgeous My Minds Eye 'Lush' papers in aqua and it was love at first sight ..... I need more of these and in all colours I think, love, love, love them!!



Copics

Top - R00, YR02, YR61
Trousers - G000, G00, YG41
Hat - E50, E51, E53
Hair - E31, E33, E35
Leaves - YG11, G14
Cat - C1, C3, C5
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20




Challenges

Papertake Weekly - Sketch #35
Your Next Stamp - Spring Colours
Stamp Something - Touch of Spring




Materials

Well, how lovely is this sweet Belles and Whistle stamp, I adore all Elizabeth Bell's work and this is no exception, such a pleasure to colour. Of course I have mentioned these delish papers already so make sure you check them out before I buy them all!!! Think I have a new addiction coming on, oh dear!! The flowers are from my stash and I think the large one was from Poppicrafts which I bought many moons ago - I livened it up a bit by punching the petal edges with my beloved MS Doily Lace Punch ... nice little touch I thought. Craftworks sentiment again and my papermania mosaic gems (am I so predictable, lol). The sparkly icing on the cupcake is from my lovely Spica pen that Tracy sent me (remember to store these flat ... as I found out!).
Expect to see these papers later in the week .... told you I was addicted. Have a lovely evening xxx

Better late than never .... LOTV sneak peek #2

Well, here I am a couple of days later than I intended to share another sneak peek with you all. I was supposed to post this on Sunday but I ended up in hospital for the morning after having the worst pain I have experienced since childbirth. I was on gas and air and needed an injection in the bum (poor nurse) to stop me being sick. Thankfully I am much, much better now so here I am to share this cute kitty who will be available to buy from Lili of the Valley on March 10th. Judging by all your comments from my last card you are going to love the new release - have you checked out the other DTs blogs for sneak peeks yet???? Make sure you do because there are some real beauties!


Copics

Cat - E000, E08, E31, E35, E50, E51, E53
Flowers/envelope - RV000, RV02, RV29, RV34, YG03, G14


Challenges

Cupcake Craft - Friends
Cute Daisy May - Flowers
Simon Says - 321 Recipe
Charisma Cardz - Sketch
Totally Gorjuss - Flower Power




Materials

Well I have used another of these cute kitty cats that will be available on March 1oth (how can you resist them!!) from Lili of the Valley. Papers are new totally delish and are available from Tracy at Dies To Die For and are the by My Minds Eye, so gorgeous. The lovely flowers were sent to me from a special friend across 'the pond' .... thanks sweetie but if you are not as luckjy as me you can buy some super Prima flowers from DTDF. The brads and gems are Papermania but again, you can get lots and lots of sparkle right HERE ... OMG keep me away from that link - loving all the bling!!!!!

Hopefully I will be back in a day or 2 with another card. Thankyou for all the kind words whilst I was ill, I really appreciate them xxx

Brand new LOTV stamp ... sneak peek!

Hiya, oooh I am so excited to be able to let you see this card because it is a brand new image from Lili of the Valley . There are going to be 6 new stamps available to buy on 10th March and the Design Team will be showing you sneak peeks over the next few weeks. How cute is this kitty, I just had to get my pens out straight away! I am sure you will agree that LOTV are just going from strength to strength, I cannot even express how thrilled I am to be on th DT!!


Copics

Cat - E000, E08, E31, E35, E50, E51, E53
Flowers - RV000, RV02, RV29, RV34, YG03, G14



Challenges

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch #37
The Pink Elephant - Ribbon
Pile it On - Flowers
Secret Crafter - Mother's Day
Totally Gorjuss - Flower Power
Stamp Something - Touch of Spring
Cute Card Thursday - Metal Mania
Quixotic - Something for Mum



Materials

I have decided just to ramble on about my materials rather than just list them - you all know how I love to talk, lol. Well as I have already mentioned I have used this scrummy image from LOTV which will be available in a few weeks (bargain too at less tha £4!!). I think it goes perfectly with my new papers that I bought last week. They are the new Forever Friends A5 Pink Parfait paper pack and the little sentiment is also from the same range. I have used 2 fab Martha Stewart punches which are both available from Tracy at Dies To Die For . I have if course used the lovely border punch and also this fab branch punch. Tracy is expecting a huge delivery of MS punches so keep an eye on the website and also on her blog for details of new products and special offers. The flower, brad, ribbon and gems were all out my stash and I think that is it!

Off to try and make myself gorgeous in an hour ... omg think I need a miracle, lol .... but after a few drinks I will not worry as much. I hope you all have a lovely evening, see you again tomorrow I hope xxx

Just Magnolia

Good morning my beautiful blogglies, how are you all???? I am in a tremendoulsy fabulous mood today and I hope nothing spoils it! I love Fridays because it is always time for a new challenge on Just Magnolia . Thankyou to all of you who joined in last week- it sure was another popular week wasn't it! This week is something we all love .....

A Sketch



Copics

Hair - E50, E51, E53
Dress - R00, R02, R20, YR02
Ribbon & Socks - BG01, BG23
Parcel - E50, E53
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20

Challenges

Your Next Stamp - Spring Colours
Quixotic - Something for Mum

Materials

Image - Christmas Eve Tilda
Papers - Papermania Signature Collection ... Blueberry Hill
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts and Crafty Feeling
Tools - Martha Stewart Deep border punch from DTDF
Embellies - Papermania shimmerdots, pink silk flower ribbon from stash
Sentiment - Forever Friends Pink Parfait Diecut message tags

Lili of the Valley - A sketch

Good morning everyone, I hope you are all ok. It is time for a new challenge on Lili of the Valley but before I tell you what it is I have some news to tell you first. Sadly our lovely teamie Risa is having to step down from the challenge. We are all going to miss her beautiful cards so much, thankyou for being such a lovely person to work with hun!! It is also Ria's last week as Guest Designer - thanks sweetie your cards have been fab!! Now for the good news, I am delighted to let you all know we have 2 new teamies, and I am proud to already call these ladies my friends - so make sure you pop over and say hello to Dawny P and Pops!

So here is our challenge for the week, our gorgeous Domi has been ever so busy again ......

A Sketch

Copics

Balloon - B00, B12
Bunny - C1, C3, R20, R22, o
Cupcake - E50, E53, Y35, Y38, YR16



Challenges

Crafty Catz - Buttons & Bows

Fussy and Fancy - Dazzle Us

Stamp Something - Something Cute

Totally Papercrafts - Buttons & Bows

The Pink Elephant - Ribbon

Materials

Stamp - Balloon Bunny from Lili of the Valley

Papers - Pepper and Friends 12 x 12 paper from Dies to Die For

Tools - Martha Stewart Punch around the Page ... Loops from DTDF, now back in stock, oval nesties

Embellies - ribbon and buttons from stash, Papermania alphaminis stuckers covered in Startdust Stickles,

So there you go. It was fabulous to see so many people joining in the last challenge. Remember you do not need to use a LOTV image, just follow the sketch. There are 2 prizes this week. Our lovely Bev has kindly given some lovely candy to one lovely person chosen by random org and also there will be the chance to become GDT for the next 4 challenges, so what are you waiting for ...... go get creative :o)

Have a fab day xxx

Guest Designer for A Spoon Full of Sugar

Good morning, gee it seems ages since I last posted a card but trust me I am very busy up in my craft room at the moment!!! I am absolutely delighted to have been asked to be Guest Designer this week on A Spoon Full of Sugar and didn't hesitate to accept the lovely offer. I just love this challenge so it is great to be part of such a fab team for the week! The theme this week is to create a springtime card or project.



Copics

Hair - YR20, YR31, Y00, Y21, Y28
Clothes - YG06, YG11, R00, R02, R22
Pillow - V000, V12
Teddy - E50, E51, E53
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R22
Book - C1, E53




Challenges

ABC - New ... new stamp
Crafty Creations - Friends



Materials

Image - Bedtime Story by Wags n Whiskers
Papers - Daisy & Dandelion 'Picnic Patch' paper pack
Tools - Martha Stewart around the page punches from Dies to Die For - check out all the new punches whilst you are there!!!!
Flowers - mixture of Poppicrafts, Wild Orchid Crafts and Crafty Feeling
Embellies - Papermania Gems (love these) and ribbon from stash.

Can I also say a big thanks to Terry who gave me this lovely award .... thanks sweetis



Back to work on my cards now - busy making samples for the next issue of Magnolia Ink. See you all again in a couple of days for a brand new Lili of the Valley challenge.

Just Magnolia ..... Love

Good morning everyone, and what a difference it makes when Friday arrives - I am in a really good mood so let's hope it lasts! Had a nice day yesterday - a couple of DT parcels arrived (goody goody), my Lady GaGa tickets arrived (OMG I am mega excited now!!!) and Ryan (darling son) was interviewed by one of the Sunday papers!!! The reporter was sat in during rehearsal and I had no idea. She asked to interview him and I was sat outside wondering what was taking him so long so sat there texting him to get his ass outside or he would be walking the 30 miles home .... oops, bad mummy rofl.

So, here I am to redeem myself and prove that I am a worthy human being (gulp) by sharing a card with you all. Friday means a brand new challenge on Just Magnolia so let's see all you fabulous cards to do with ......

LOVE


Copics

Hair - E31, E33, E51
Dress - RV000, RV10,
Jumper - E50, E51, E53
Heart - RV13, RV34
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R22



Challenges

Roses on Paper - Pink,Brown & Cream
Die Cut Dreams - Have a heart
Stamp with Fun - Hearts
Creative Card Crew - Valentine
My Tome to Craft - Hearts & Kisses
Simon Says ... - Love
The Pixie Cottage - Love
Cute Card Thursday - Love
Hannah & Friends - Love
Alphabet challenge - Pink
SFTW - Valentine
Totally Gorjuss - Love





Materials

fill in the blanks later ... honest!

Oki doki folks, that's your lot for today. Have a great end to your week and hang in there cos the weekend is almost here!