Lili of the Valley - A Sketch

Hi there, a bit of a foggy start here this morning but don't worry because I have a bright and cheery card for you all today. Thursday always sees a new challenge on Lili of the Valley and we have a great sketch for you this week. I have turned it upside down but apart from that I have stuck to it!!

Don't you just love this colour combo. Basic Grey always produce such fabulous papers - I just wish they had more than 2 sheets of each design in each pad :o(

It has been ages since I used this sweet Teddy with Bouquet and I have to admit it was nice to make a non christmas card!

Challenges

By the cute & Girly - Indian Summer

I have lots to do before work so I will come back later and add my list of products etc. Have a great day and I hope you get chance to join in with us all.

Candy Winner

Hi there, well did you all spot I had forgotten to post the winner of my candy for The Greeting Farm sponsored by Simon Says Stamp earlier today. So without further ado the winner is ..... 

Lynne in NI

Congratulations hun!

If you can contact me sweetie with your home address I will make sure the stamp is sent out to you.

Simon Says - Photo Inspiration

Good morning, just how autumnal is at this week, I can't believe the difference a few days can make!!! 

Heidi and the team have another fab $25 for you to spend online at SImon Says Stamp Superstore ..... thanks so much :o)

Looks like we timed our challenge perfectly this week on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog... we have a photo inspiration challenge

So take your inspiration in any way you choose AND use autimn colours ...... I opted for the leaves and the rich colours, love these warm shades.

Yes, I am still being so incredibly good sticking with my easels, lol ..... I am mega impressed with myself let me tell you!!!

It is so long since I used Melinda from A Whiff of Joy, she is one of my all time favourite images.

Challenges

Friday Sketchers - sketch #121

Crazy 4 Challenges - Bling

Stamptacular Sunday - Season's Change

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Materials

Stamp: Melinda blowing kisses

Sentiment: See D's

Ink: Copics Markers, Momento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

Paper: Basic Grey 'Indian Summer' 6x6 pad (I love this pad)

Embellies: Basic Grey 'Bling It' Rhinestones, Ribbon from stash, Roses from stash but lots available here, Stardust stickles

Tools: Spellbinders 'Fancy Tags', Fiskars corner punch, 

Have a wonderful day whatever you do. I am excited because I am having a catch up with my wonderful buddy Emma today - a bite of lunch, some crafty shopping and maybe, just maybe a Starbucks squeezed in there too, lol xxx

The Greeting Farm Candy #5 sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

Welcome back to my 5th candy sponsored by Simon Says Stamp where you have the chance to win a cute stamp by The Greeting Farm.

Pop back tomorrow on my Simon Says Stamp Challenge post to find out who the last winner was.

Today I have a really sweet stamp to share with you - I love this one so much

She is called Anya Princess and here is a card I have made with her ....

See you all tomorrow for a new challenge with SImon Says Stamp xxx

Last weeks winner for Music Saves My Soul

Good morning everyone. Here I am a little later than expected to announce the winner of last weeks Music Saves my Soul. Congratulations to .....

BRANDI

Can you contact me please hun and send me your postal details so I can send you a little something to say thankyou for joining in.

Thankyou to everyone who took part - I honestly enjoyed listening to every song. This is going to start getting tough - there are already more entries this week than last week so thankyou for helping to spread the word ... or is that song???

Have a fabulous Sunday

xxx

Music Saves My Soul Saturday #2

Hi everyone. Time again to share your favourite songs with everyone. I loved visiting your blogs and listening to your songs - I can't believe there were some that I had never heard before!!! I am really glad I started this now because I love hearing new music :o)

Can I also say a HUGE thanks to those of you who joined in on the first week.

A few people have asked about the artwork - she is just adorable isn't she. I found her on the internet with no copyright attached so she has become my little logo.

My song this week is one that I heard on the radio on the way to work the other day - I absolutely love it and it just puts a big smile on my face. I had to find the 'polite' version to put on here because the original is a little naughty ... tut tut!!!

To play along please post the picture of 'Music Saves My Soul' to your sidebar and link it to my blog to help spread the word. If you could then share your video on your blog and link it to the blue frog below that would be fabulous. I will send a little candy to my favourite song each week. Fingers crossed you play along with me.

Pop back later to find out who won my candy from last week.

Just Magnolia - A sketch

Morning, what a dreary day it is today - looks like autumn is back again. But .... it is Friday and that is fab because not only is it the end of the working week for lots of us it is also time for another challenge on Just Magnolia. We have a really easy sketch fo you all to follow this week so come on, no excuse - join in the fun!

How beautiful are these papers. OMG it hurt to cut them but I am glad I did. They are by Kaiser Craft and from the Gypsey Sisters 6x6 pad. Talk about lush = the pack has flocked, glittered and glazed papers - no wonder I needed to lay down after cutting them!!!!

I have also made Tilda a brunette - something I don't usually do cos I am scared of change but I am glad I had a go ... more practice is needed I think, lol.

Challenges

A Spoonfull of Sugar - Anything Goes
Crafts & Me - Easels
Flutterby Wednesday - All winged things
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Another brownie point for me for yet another easel card - I am so impressed with myself for keeping them going. Have a wonderful day and don't forget to join in my 'Music Saves My Soul' challenge - there is a new one every Saturday so you still have chance to join in ....... click the button at the top right of my blog.

Byeeeeeeeeeeeee xxx

Simon Says .... A Sketch

Morning all, welcome to another fun week on Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog where we have a great sketch for you all by our brand new Guest Designer Jay Jay. Many of you will already know Jay Jay's lovely work but if you don't then pop over to her blog and give her a warm welcome!

Martine has sadly stepped down from the DT, we will all miss her so much and hope she can join us again soon .... mwah, was fab working with you again babe.

All the DT are showcasing stamps by Sarah Kay but you can use any stamp you like as long as you follow the sketch. There are lots of gorgeous SK images to choose from here. We have another $25 spending spree in Simon Says Stamp online store - thankyou Heidi :o)

Another easel card from me - I am really going to try and keep this up if I can, I love how they look even if it does take a little longer to make.

I can't believe I have had this beautiful stamp for a year and only just got round to inking her up - how many of you are the same - just too much rubber!!!! This image is called 'Noel Peace' and is available from Heidi and the team.

Hints of sparkle which surely is the law for all christmas cards.

Challenges

A Spoonfull of Sugar - Anything Goes

Moving Along with the Times - Christmas

Fussy & Fancy - Christmas Colours

Secret Crafter - Anything Goes

Flutterby Wednesday - All winged things

Materials

Stamp: Sarah Kay 'Noel Peace'

Sentiment: My Favourite Things and unknown

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers

Paper: Papermania Henbury Lane 'Poinsettia'

Tools: Spellbinder's Rectangle & Square Nesties, Martha Stewart Lace Heart Punch

Flowers: Prima Hydrangeas, Poinsetta

Embellies: Metallic 'Mardis Gras' Dew Drops, Crystal & Gold glamour dust but lots of sparkle available here

Just a little reminder ... did you know that Simon Says Stamp also has a monthly challenge on PaperCraft Planet .... click here for details about this months challenge and fab prize!

Music Saves My Soul Saturday #1

Morning, I hope you are all having a wonderful start to the weekend. I have decided to bring you something a little different today. I don't know how many of you remember that I used to post a song on my blog every Saturday morning many moons ago. Well, yesterday a very lovely blogging buddy reminded me of this and so I have decided to start a new little thing for fun.

I absolutely love music and cannot imagine life without it. I love all types of music and so each week I will post a song that I have in my head or one that I just feel like sharing. I would love it too if you could do the same on your blogs .... we can all spread a little fun and happiness to each other. I have to share the one and only Lady GaGa for my first post cos I love her sooooooooooooo much!!!!!

To play along please post the picture of 'Music Saves My Soul' to your sidebar and link it to my blog to help spread the word. If you could then share your video on your blog and link it to the blue frog below that would be fabulous. I will send a little candy to my favourite song each week. Fingers crossed you play along with me :o)

Lili of the Valley - A Sketch

Morning .... is it only Thursday???? This week sure is dragging. Never mind, we have a beautiful sketch for you all to follow this week on Lili of the Valley and I really enjoyed following it. I decided to make an easel card even though they are a total nightmare to photograph ... tips anyone????

I actually managed to cut into my new papers on the very same day I bought them - how distressing. Love these pretty colours though. It is also the first time I have used this gorgeous stamp 'Christmas Candle' by Lili of the Valley - what a perfect image for any little girl at Christmas. Lots of gorgeous blooms too from Wild Orchid Crafts and Crafty Feeling.

Challenges

Crafts and Me - Easel Cards
Totally Gorjuss - Flowers
Totally Papercrafts - Let's go Dotty

I have pinched the brilliant idea of adding a little tag for a place to add a personal message from the mega talented Rach - such a lovely lady with more talent than is fair!

Off to work now but have a wonderful day and I hope you get to join us all for some sketch fun this week

Simon Says ... Move it!!!

Hi everyone, thanks for joining us for a brand new challenge on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog and a huge THANKYOU to all of you who joined in with our fabulous blog hop last week .... were you a lucky winner???? You better check the challenge blog later for details of all the winners!!!

To be in with a chance of this weeks prize of a $25 spending spree online at Simon Says Stamp Superstore you will need to take part in this weeks challenge ...... MOVE IT!!!

I have used another super cute Lili of the Valley stamp ... this little guy is called 'James Bear - Sledging Along'. I have used lots of goodies which are available from Simon Says Stamp and I have listed them at the end of my post!

I have dug out my Diamond Dust for the snow - isn't it brilliant .... love this stuff soooooooooo much!

Challenges


Card Patterns - Sketch

Materials

Stamp: James Bear - Sledging along by LOTV

Papers: Dovecraft's Winter Wonderland

Card: Bazzill Bling

Ink/Pens: Momento Tuxedo Black inkpad, Copic Markers, Copic Spica Gold & Silver pens

Tools: Martha Stewart Loop Punch, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Spellbinder's Shapeabilities Create-a-Flake

Embellies: Twinklets Diamond Dust, Kaisercraft Pearls

Candy Winner

Thankyou to all of you who entered the Simon Says Stamp Bloghop last week, wow ... so many of you joined in!!!!! The lucky winner of the gorgeous Prima flowers posted on my blog is ....

Tara G

Congratulations sweetie - can you please email me your address and I will make sure your candy is posted to you straight away!

Thankyou to Heidi and the team at Simon Says Stamp for all the amazing prizes they provided for the hop - you guys are the best!!!

The Greeting Farm Candy #4 sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

Welcome back to my 4th candy sponsored by Simon Says Stamp where you have the chance to win a cute stamp by The Greeting Farm.

Congratulations to Katarina who won my last candy!

I have chosen a really gorgeous image for you this time, I wish I could enter my own candy sometimes, lol.

This super sweet stamp is called 'Madelynn' -she is so gorgeous!

Here is a card I made a while ago with this sweet image

To be in with a chance just add your name to the linky below and post my blinkie (code is on my sidebar) to your blog. Good luck!

Please remember to join us tomorrow for a new challenge on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog and to find out who all the blog hop winners are!

WINNER OF GREETING FARM CANDY #3

Good morning, thankyou to all of you who entered  my candy sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. The lucky winner of Snuggle is ......

Katarina

Congratulations!!!! Can you contact me with your address please hun and then this little beauty will be on her way to you!

Make sure you pop back later today for my next candy.

Just Magnolia - A sketch

Hi folks .... yep I am chasing my tail again so just a quickie from me. Time for a brand new challenge on Just Magnolia and we have a great sketch for you all to follow .... we all love sketches!!!

Well cute little Tilda is climbing ..... not sure where to but she looks happy enough ... well if she could smile she would. Oh dear, I am rambling ... sorry!

I have disguised my poor hand cut circle with lots of punched flourishes - quite like it, looks a bit like waves don't you think??

Challenges


Stamp Something - Spots & Stripes

There .... finished. Will link up later etc etc but for now .... have a wonderful day!