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!