Simon Says .... Going Dotty

Hi everyone, well finally I think my computer virus is sorted!!! This week has been terrible. Just a quick post because I am worried I lose my post! This is the ever so delayed card for this weeks challenge on Simon Says Stamp and our theme is going dotty ... which believe me I have!!!! You also have the option to use prima products like myself and the rest of the DT have.

I have used the sweet Mermaid Anya by The Greeting Farm. Look out on Tuesday when I will be starting my regular TGF candy kindly sponsored by Heidi at Simon Says Stamp!!

Prima products are the gorgeous Lilliput Roses and I also chopped down this pretty vine and butterfly too.

As usual one lucky person will win a $25 shopping spree to spend online at Simon Says Stamp

Have a great weekend xxx

Sorry I have been so quiet

Hi everyone, just to let you all know I am still here. I have had a virus on my computer and now (fingers crossed) think I am back up and running again. I thought it was fixed a couple of days ago but no joy but I am pretty sure it is all ok again.I will post my card later for this weeks Simon Says Stamp challenge so why don't you pop over and check out the DT's cards in the meantime and join in.

Have a great day xxx

Just Magnolia - Vintage

 Morning and woohoo, Friday at last! Gee, it sounds like I wish mylife away butyou know what the first week back at work is like after your hols. It has actually been ok so I shouldn'tgrumble and I am going out tonight with my wonderful husband :o)

This week on Just Magnolia I actually groaned when I saw the theme .... only because it is so out of my comfort zone. We want to see VINTAGE themed creations. Now I just usually do nice bright colours and to be honest I wasn't really sure what I should do for my card.

In the end I decided to try and make my card look like an old photograph, so lots of sepia type tones instead of my usual brights! I actually really enjoyed making my card so it just shows it is always really good to try something new.

I have used Magnolia's 'Newly Weds Bridal Couple' from the Wedding Collection and teamed it up with some of my very first papers I bought ...  Papermania's Elegance Collection. I have distressed the edges of all my papers with the amazing Tim Holtz Paper Distresser - OMG how did I ever manage without this great little tool!! Bet you know where my flowers are from ... yep Wild Orchid Crafts ... thanks Paul and Siri, I love them! I have covered my heart with pearls which was punched using Martha Stewarts Lace Scallop Heart Punch - love this punch.

 I have also entered my card into the following challenges .....

Sketch and Stash - New stash = Flowers & tool, Neglected = papers

Creative Craft Challenges - Here comes the Bride

Creative Inspirations - Use old stash ... papers

Lili of the Valley

Wow, I can hardly believe it is Thursday already ... where is this week going. We have a really pretty sketch for you all this time on our challenge blog at Lili of the Valley. There are lots of gorgeous cards by the DT girlies using the new christmas stamps so make sure you check them out, they are so beautiful. There are still a few left in stock so hurry to make sure you get them asap. Don't worry if you miss out tho because the gorgeous Lisa and Laila are expecting new supplies in the next week or so.

I have used the very sweet 'New Hat' and used oneof my fave colour combos .... such a girlie card. More fab flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, I really can't get enough of these amazing blooms.

I will also be entering my card into the following challenges .....

Papertake Weekly - Cutie Patootie
Crafty Creations - Happy or Sweet

I hope lots of the wonderful crafters that I spoke to at Doncaster at the weekend will join in with us .... I have been telling the world about our fun challenges and the gorgeous stamps that can be won. So come on, you know how much you all love sketches and how you all adore these gorgeous stamps!!

Have a fab day xxx

Simon Says ........ Sketch time!!

Good morning, thank the Lord it is my day off, I am shattered after only 2 days back at work after my holidays .... think I need another holiday already! At least I can sit and relax with some crafting - my favourite way to spend my free time. We have a really gorgeous sketch for you to follow this week on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog by our very talented Martine. 

As usual we have a rather fabulous prize of a $25 spending spree on the jam packed full of crafty must haves webshop by Simon Says Stamp ... thankyou Heidi for your kindness!

So as you can see I have been a very good crafter and followed the sketch without any little changes (artistic license, lol) that I usually do ... so proud of myself for behaving!! I thought I would have a play with this little cutie by CC Designs. She is called Rosalie with Roses and is available online at Simon Says Stamp. The papers are Basic Grey and are from the 6x6 Lemonade pad which is full of gorgeous colours and designs. Still loving my Martha Stewart doily lace punch and think I always will, it is so pretty and layers up beautifully. My roses are of course from Wild Orchid Crafts blinged up with my trusty stardust stickles!

Challenges

Basic Grey - Gingham

Bunny Zoe - Summer Days 

My Time to Craft - Check it Out
Papertake Weekly - Cute

Stampin' for the Weekend - Recipe 

Allsorts - Summer Days

I hope you all have a great week and get chance to join in our challenge this week. We all love visiting your blogs and remember we have a great prize up for offer. Before I go just a little reminder about the DT call that for the new Simon Says Stamp vintage blog that will be launching soon ..... check out all the details about how to apply here but hurry, you only have until Friday to apply!! 

Have a wonderful day xxx

DT Call for brand new challenge blog by Simon Says Stamp!!!

Oh boy, you are not going to want to miss out on this DT call!!! Simon Says Stamp are launching a new blog ... here are the details below from the main blog ......

Copied from the Simon Says Stamp blog

We have a New Vintage styled Challenge Blog going live in August! Simon Says Stamp and Show. The new challenge is devoted to All Things Vintage! The Style is inspired by the likes of Tim Holtz, Wendy Vecchi, 7 Gypsies and Graphic 45 - among many other Vintage enthusiasts.

The Design Team Call is from now until this Friday, and we would love to hear from you! Please go HERE for the details! The new challenge is Directed by the infamous, worldly, and OOOOBER talented Linda Elbourne! We are so pleased and honored to have her join us! Thank you Linda! I have been eying Linda's work for almost a year and had the luckiest opportunity in the world to meet her in person and sit across from her for Ranger U! It was a thrill and delight. Please join us in welcoming Linda to our Team!

We are soooo excited for the new challenge! The prizes are FANTASTIC! We have loads of variety packs of Tim Holtz, 7 Gypsies, Jenni Bowlin, Ranger, Wendy Vecchi goodies...and SO MUCH MORE!

We hope to offer you weekly challenges that will inspire you to let your creative juices flow, feed your soul, and (as Wendy would say)...make art!

Hope to see you over at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

Luv,
Heidi

How exciting is this ..... I hope lots of you apply and fingers crossed you can be lucky enough to join the very happy family that is Simon Says Stamp!

LOTV Christmas Candy

Good morning. What a busy weekend I had at Doncaster with the Lili of the Valley team. Bev, Jacqui and I were all the demoing the gorgeous new stamps that have been released for christmas and they flew off the shelves - well done if you were lucky enough to get hold of them.

How would you like the chance to get these 2 gorgeous stamps ......

These both sold out at the show so just pop over to our inspiration blog for details of how to win .... you better hurry though because you only have until Wednesday 21st July!!

I will be back later with a card using one of the new stamps.