Penny Black Saturday challenge #45

Morning, wow I am in a good mood. starting to feel back in control and also starting to catch up with my blog hopping. So if I haven't visitied for a while I should be with you in the next couple of days :o)

This week we have a great sketch for you by our very own Nat. Pop over to check it out here and also to see details of this weeks prize (very cute stamp set) and also the DT's fab creations.

I have rotated the sketch a complete 180, never happy am I, lol ... there's always one!!

A closer peek at these cute hedgies .... I am pleased Easter has passed and I can play with other images again. Looking forward to seeing all your gorgeous creations, hope you can join us!

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SING-ALONG SATURDAY

Sometimes you hear a song on the radio and it takes you back to a fabulous memory. I heard this yesterday on the radio and thought I would share a little memory of mine with you. Sounds so corny but seriously this wasone of the best days of my life. Me any my friend went to see Robbie Williams a couple of years ago in Leeds and OMG .... incredible. We were 6 rows from the front and I just didn't want it to end. Love him or hate him he is an amzing performer ..... I, of course, love him .... enjoy

Just Magnolia #1 / Stamp Something

JUST MAGNOLIA

Wooooohooooo!!!!!! Oh boy oh boy, it is 8am and time for the very first ever challenge on Just Magnolia . I have been looking forward to today all week and so have lots of you too judging by all our wonderful followers ... thankyou so much.

We have a wonderful sketch to follow created by our very own Donalda , I just love sketches and this is one I will use over and over - thanks hun!

As you can see I have rotated the sketch to suit my image .... isn't Tilda so sweet with her basket of flowers! I have coloured her with prismacolor pencils and blended her using Sansador and paper stumps. All my papers have been printed using the Bearly Mine Designer Extreme Vol 1 CD. My MSDP has had a good workout again and making their debut on my blog is one of my new ticket stamps and also my new SU ribbon!

I have used glitter chalk around the edges of my image to soften it and to add a little sparkle too. All finished off with some matching Prima flowers. My colours were inspired by a card my fellow DT member Kim made recently - I just fell in love with it.

A simple insert made to compliment the card, getting good at doing these at the same time as I make my cards now :o)

Make sure you pop over to our challenge blog for more inspiration than you ever dared to imagine and of course ..... details of the monster prize to one lucky entry to mark the start of our new blog. Remember we are happy for you to combine challenges, just make sure you have a Magnolia image somewhere on your card.

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STAMP SOMETHING

Wow, another week already and that means another brilliant challenge on Stamp Something . A great theme this week ........ COLOUR COMBO .......

YELLOW, BLUE & GREEN

The hardest part of this card was chosing my backing paper but once I had that sorted the rest was easy!!!! Seems a long time since I used my cutie stamp from Whiff of Joy but he seemed perfect for my card. Even dusted off my swiss dots embossing folder, must use this more than I currently do because it is so easy and gives a lovely effect. Nesties in abundance as always, how did I manage without them!

Also loving my EK Success punch that I bought at Harrogate - another really useful purchase!

We have been sponsored by The Cutting Cafe this week so pop over for details of their great prize and also to view the wonderful creations by the fab DT!!

I am so excited I may just spontaneously combust!

Why?????? Well I am sooooooooo glad you asked. Life in Marcea-land is pretty nice tonight let me tell you! Ok, not everything is perfect ... I started back at the gym this week to try and restore a little balance in my life and my poor muscles are paying the price but who cares because in 8 hours something wonderful is going to happen!

What you may ask .... to which I reply .... WHERE HAVE YOU ALL BEEN!!!!

Oh yes, those of you in the know will be almost as excited as I am about the very first challenge on Just Magnolia . If that is not enough just wait until you see the prize for this special occassion. One lucky person who enters is going to win a mammoth prize .... it is HUGE!!!!!! I almost wish I wasn't on the DT so I could be in with a chance of these fabulous goodies.

Hope to see you all there bright and early!!!

Now, you would think my day could not get any better .... WRONG!!!! You see, I have been very quiet this week and that is because I have been busy making samples for Lili of the Valley . They have a show tomorrow on Create and Craft at 11am and my cards are going to be on the telly! OMG I can't believe it!! gutted I am at work but my sky box is set to record it - what a day!!!!!!

Phew, so now onto some nice things that happened this week ..... look at these gorgeous awards I have been given by my wonderful friends.

Thanks to Jacqui and Mrs Wonka for this fab award

and a huge thanks also to Helen and Pauline

I know I should pass it on but you know what .... I love everyone today so please grab it and spread the love :o)

Dare U 2 Digi #2

Happy Easter everyone ... have you eaten all your eggs yet? Not one drop of chocolate has passed my lips .... yet (plenty of time left though, lol).

I have had chance to play - woohoo and join in a challenge for a change :o)

This week on Dare U 2 Digi they want some bling .... how easy for is that, lol. You have to use a dowloaded image and this little guy is perfect. I dowloaded him a couple of weeks ago from here and think he is so cute.

Sorry for the terrible piccies, but if you eat lots more chocolate it should help them look better, either that or you just won't be bothered any more, lol.

Have a great BH tomorrow .... if only all weekends were this long!

Penny Black Challenge #44

Hi everyone, Saturday again which means another fun challenge on PBSC . This week we would like to see you make ....

A GIFT

Eeeek, me .... not make a card!!! Slight moment of panic but then headed over to SCS and found this tutorial and calm was restored, lol. Had to tweak it a little because there wasn't a flower on the original (gasp!) but I found somewhere to fit one :o)

Thankyou all for your continued support with the blog .... hope to see lots of you joining in this week too!

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SINGALONG SATURDAY

Ok, so I have decided to give you 2 tunes today ..... one which is really catchy and the other .. because it is my son and his friends :o)

The lads formed a band a few months ago and they have their first 'gig' at a local pub on Easter Monday. As lots of you know Ryan is a very talented trombonist but it is great fun for him to sing with the band. They are all school kids and have written the music and lyrics themselves ..... here they are ... http://www.myspace.com/seeyounexttwosday

and now for something a little lighter, lol ... The Pussycat Dolls

This is for all the fab dancing girlies on Just Magnolia DT :o)

I am heading off today to Chester to visit my sister and her ickle baby (listen carefully Dawny, you might hear me, lol) and then we are travelling to the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester to hear my son playing with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. He has been away all week with them so it will be nice to see him playing tonight with them. Have a great Saturday folks xxx

If you love Magnolia's you must read this......

Hi, I am back ...... and I can hardly believe what I am about to tell you. Starting next Friday 17th April there is going to be a brand new challenge blog called .......

Just Magnolia Challenge Blog

Two of my favourite ladies have set up this blog. Lots of you will already know Bev and Jacqui , so you just know this is going to be very special indeed.

Now then, just wait until you see the Design Team for this blog ... talk about talented ladies! You can expect so much more from this blog ... inspiration, tips and advice will be in abundance. Imagine my surprise when I was asked to join the DT ... I was honestly speechless at the invite but soon found my voice to say yes yes YES!!!!

So here is the team, go check these talented ladies blogs...

Bev ... All The Things I Love

Donalda ... Enjoying The Journey

Jacqui ... Cats Whiskers

Jay Jay ... Stempelelfe Jay Jays Kreative Welt

Kim ... Cards By Kim

Martine ... The Craft Table

Michelle ... Stamps, Paper, Scissors & Donkey Smiles

Mina ... Pink Puds

Naoual ... A Scrapable Life

Rach ... Papercrafts By Rach

Tab ... Tabby Craft Designs

Me ... Marcea's Crafting Corner

Phew .... what a team :o)

So remember, the first challenge starts next Friday. Make sure you find out what the theme is and then all you have to do is make a card with one Magnolia image. We would love to see lots of you there taking part. You can combine this challenge with others that you may be taking part in - we do not mind. If you do not have a blog you can still take part. Just email your entry to us ... details on the blog. There is going to be a great prize on offer next week so remember to take part. If you want to become a follower that would be great, just click here and follow us ... that way you will be sure to stay up to date with all the latest news of each challenge.

Can't wait to see you all next week :o)

Some exciting news

Ooooh I have something wonderful to share with you all ..... have been bursting to tell you all week!!
Come back soon (need my tea first) and all will be revealed :o)
A few clever detectives might be able to work it out sooner
xxx