Just Magnolia - special monthly challenge

Wow, what a gorgeous day it is here today - doesn't the warm weather put you in a fabulous mood. It is like an oven in my craft room though (up in the loft) so I will keep this short and sweet. Sorry for the delay in my post - I ran out of time before work yesterday and then I went out with hubby for a drink. Oh well, better late than never. It is a great challenge this week on Just Magnolia set by the lovely and oh so talented Mindy - she has made a fabulous tutorial so I hope you can all join in ......

FRAME IT

Copics

G000, GOO, G14, BG34, B00, YG03, E00, E11, E33, E35, E53, E93, RV04, BV13, BV17, Y35, Y38

Challenges

Charisma Cardz - Flowers
Pixie Dust - Punch it out
Alphabet challenge - F is for flowers
Crazy 4 challenges - Pleats

Materials

I have used another beautiful stamp from my most recent kits and she is called Tilda with apple and she is just so 'Snow White' don't you think. My colours were taken from this incredible paper from Dies to Die For and the are oodles to chose from in the GCD Studios Eye candy 12x12 pack. I love my Martha Stewart Loop punch and my corner dies which I seem to have had forever now. Flowers are a mixture from Tabby crafts and also Wild Orchid Crafts too. Don't forget Tracy at DTDF also sells Copics which is just as well because 3 of my pens ran out this week! Can't remember where I got my lace from - sorry. 

Hope you all have a great weekend xxx

Simon Says Stamp - Guest Designer Week 2

 Good morning, wow I can hardly believe it is time for another fab challenge on Simon Says Stamp!!! I am thrilled to be back for a second week. This week we would love to see you all making either a card for father's day or a male card. There is a wonderful $25 voucher up for grabs for the Simon Says webstore which is crammed full of lovely things to drool over and buy.

So what are you waiting for!!

Copics

E00, E11, E21, E33, E50, E51, E53, E95, W1, BG93, B93

Challenges

Materials

I just love the cute images you can get from The Greeting Farm and this one is from the set called Buddies which is currently in stock at SSS. I have dragged out my good old trusty male papers by DCWV and finished off with a diecut sentiment and card candy - easy peasy!

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I can't believe I haven't posted since I went to see Lady Gaga last week - OMG she was just amazing! What a performer, I am in complete awe. She can sing and dance and well, just entertain like very few other artists at the moment. I would love to go back and see her again. I was having a play on the computer, stuck my face on this pic of gaga and came up with this piccy - think I will stick it on my fridge to help me shift those last few pounds!

I have this as my profile pic on Facebook and am rather flattered that a few of my friends thought it was really me ..... *sigh* .... if only!

Brand new LOTV stamps now on sale!!

Good morning .... so have you got yours yet????? That's right, you can get the 12 brand new stamps from Lili of the Valley from today so what are you waiting for!! They are selling for an amazing £3.75 each but if you buy all 12 stamps you save £5 ..... we all love a bargain don't we!

These are wonderful to colour and you will love them all but be quick - you know how these beauties sell like hot cakes! Remember to pop over to LOTV's Ideas to Inspire blog to see what the DT have done with these fabulous images and for other great tips and candy etc.

Have a great day and hurry up get your stamps NOW!

Lili of the Valley challenge and candy news .... and a new release too!!!!

 Good morning and welcome to another fabulous challenge on Lili of the Valley . Before I give you the details of this weeks challenge I have some great news to tell you. There are going to be 12 fabulous new stamps released on Tuesday 1st June and they are just gorgeous!!!! Want some even better news ...... you have 2 chances of winning all 12 stamps before they are released.

Your first chance to win all 12 of the new stamps is to head over to the challenge blog and take part - you better be quick though because you only have until midnight on Saturday 29th May to play. Your 2nd chance is to pop over to the new LOTV Ideas to Inspire blog where you can enter from 29th - 31st May. There is some other candy on the inspiration blog right now so make sure you keep checking! And if that's not enough you can win 2 stamps for this weeks challenge which is a great sketch by our Bev.

 Copics

E00, E11, E33, E35, E50, YG03, YG67, B93, B95, B97, W1, W3, W5, Y35, Y38, YR04, R20

 All the DT have used the new images which will be release next week so why don't you pop over for some more sneak peeks ..... they are the best ever .... think I say that every time but they really are wonderful!

Guess where I am going later ...... yep .... finally itis time for LADY GAGA .... OMG I am soooooooooo excited

Simon Says Stamp - Guest Designer ... Week 1

Good morning ... I bet you didn't expect to see me today did you. Well here I am and I am delighted to be the Guest Designer for Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog for the next 4 challenges. I feel so honoured because I love this blog and it is crammed full of such amazing talent .... thankyou ladies :o)

The challenge this week is a colour challenge ...... you have to use pink or blue with green and brown. There is also an optional twist .... to use a Penny Black stamp if you have one but you don't have to use it to join in. there are oodles and oodles of gorgeous Penny Black stamps and lots more to drool over at Simon Says Stamp so grab a cuppa and pop over for a browse - Heidi has so many delicious things to tempt you with. The winner of this weeks challenge can win a wonderful spending spree worth $25!!!

 Copics

E31, E33, E50, E51, RV10, RV21, YG03

Challenges

Creative Card Crew - Pink & Green

My Time to Craft - Vivid Greeting Cards

Totally Gorjuss - Bling it On
Creative Craft Challenge - Ribbons & Bows
Flutterby Wednesday - Open Challenge

I love this stamp so much and it always makes me smile. The beautiful papers were sent to me by Tracy at DTDF and are from the GCD 12 x 12 Cloisonne Collection Pad - if you love pinks you will ADORE these papers!!! Another beautiful punch by Martha Stewart, thisone is 'Lattice' and it gives such a pretty finish. The roses are a mixture from Tabbycrafts and Wild Orchid crafts and the pretty gem flowers and pin are from Crafty Feeling and the sentiment is by Craftwork cards (also available to purchase from DTDF).

Having my hair done this morning, think it might be time to say goodbye to my fringe .... only had it a few weeks but still not sure about it .... what do you think .... I am the one in the middle

Righty-ho, better go get ready for the hairdresser - have a wonderful day xxx

Just Magnolia - Jane's sketch

 Good morning - yes I am rushing around like a mad woman again this morning so will write my post properly after work. I hope you enjoy our fabulous sketch this week on Just Magnolia . Back later - enjoy the sunshine :o)

 Copics

E000, E00, E11, E50, E51, E53, R20, Y11, Y35, YG03, G14, BV02, BV13

 Challenges

One Stop Craft Challenge  - Summer Breeze
Creative Inspirations - Punches or Diecuts 
Pollycraft - Summer Blooms
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Cute and Girly
Papertake Weekly - Say it with Flowers

 Materials

Oh my, how much I enjoyed making this card. Lots of new goodies to play with which is always a great way to start your card don't you agree. I am still inking up my fabulous Spring kit from Magnolia and I have to say I think it is the best one for so long .... the images are all so beautiful. I have also cut into my scrummy new Lilac Avenue papers (Kaiser Craft) which I got from the ever so lovely Heidi from Simon Says Stamp .... How I love purple :o)
The blooms are a mix of Wild Orchid Crafts and Crafty Feeling. The little dew drops are also from Crafty Feeling - I love the shade of green, so pretty. The ribbon is from The Paper Mill Shop and is a real bargain and the cute green flowery ribbon is from my lovely friend Terry ... thanks sweetie. Oooh almost forgot my Stardust Stickles from the wonderful Tracy at DTDF.
I hope you all have a fab weekend - my fridge is so full of food for a family BBQ on Sunday that I dread to think what we will do if it rains ..... I am sure it will be gorgeous. Byeeeeee and enjoy the weather whatever you are doing xxx

LOTV's blog candy

Happy Monday to you all ...... I am just spreading a little bit of news about the great blog candy that is up for grabs ............... 2 stamps of your choice from the fabulous busy bears collection by Lili of the Valley.

All you need to do is to pop over to the Ideas to Inspire blog and follow the instructions .... easy peasy!

xxxxxx