Thursday 31 July 2008

The Stitch + Creative Craft Show, Manchester
I'm thinking of going along to this and was going to pre order tickets but I've lost the discount code, can anybody tell me what it is. Many thanks.
Cute Card Thursday 'In The House' Challenge
The challenge at Cute Card Thursday this week is 'In The House', anything which can be found in the home is fine and we have 2 fabulous stamps from Whiff of Joy to give away. I have made my card using mainly Magnolia stamps but the apples on the table are from the Sweet Ebony, Pickin Apples stamp.



















Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda With Apple Pie, Tilda's Table, Tilda's Cat, Rug Chair. Sweet Ebony - Pickin Apples,
Hero Arts - Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glossy Accents, Glamour Dust, Distress Ink - Antique Linen, Adriondak - Cranberry
DP: Basic Grey - Fruitcake

Wednesday 30 July 2008

Tilda + Friends 'Beads' Challenge
The challenge at Tilda and Friends this week is to use beads on your ATC. I found this really difficult as the only beads which I have are these, so I decided to put them in Tilda's hair as I think this Tilda looks like she would wear them like that.

















Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Hopeless Tilda, Old Fence, Flowers, Ladybird, Bees
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Beads and Cord from Stash

Tuesday 29 July 2008

Magnolia DT + ArtyGirlz 'Blue' Challenge
This is another Magnolia DT card which I have made using this weeks ArtyGirlz theme of blue.


















Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia- Rainy Tilda, Hero Arts Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glossy Accents,
Cardstock, DP, Flowers, Brad - Magnolia

Monday 28 July 2008

Magnolia DT + CPS Sketch #75
Another Magnolia DT card which I have based on this week's great sketch at CPS. I have used the self adhesive fabric again as I love the design on it and I have added Glossy Accents to the leaves and Sakura Clear Stardust pen to Tilda's wings.



















Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Windy Tilda, Hero Arts Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glossy Accents, Sakura Stardust Pen, Ribbon, Brads and Flowers all from Magnolia
Cardstock + Self Adhesive Fabric: Magnolia

Papertakes 'Cool Yule' Challenge
The challenge at Papertakes this week is 'Cool Yule'. I got a Scor Pal last week and have been having a play with it. This is what I came up with, a pop up card, they are really quick to make and I think look quite effective. I added Liquid Applique and Glamour Dust to Tilda's bobbles so they look a bit furry.
Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine.



















Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Tilda, Hero Arts Sentiment
Tools: Scor Pal, Prismacolors, Sansador, Distress Ink, Liquid Applique, Glamour Dust, Ribbon from Stash
Cardstock: Creative Smooth, Bazzill


Sunday 27 July 2008

Magnolia DT + Cutie Sunday Sketch 3
Here is another Magnolia DT card which I have based on this weeks fab sketch at Cutie Sunday. If you haven't had a look at their challenges yet why not pop over here and take a look.
I've just been for a bike ride and am going to settle down with a glass of wine and watch Midsomer Murders. Have a good evening!


















Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia, Sentiment Hero Arts
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Cricut, Jasmine Cartridge, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Gems + Brad from Stash
Papers, Flowers, Ribbon - Magnolia

Magnolia DT + Our Creative Corner 'Christmas In July'
This is another Magnolia DT card which I have combined with this week's Our Creative Corner Challenge, 'Christmas In July'.



















Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Bench, Fireplace, Tilda, Hero Arts - Sentiment, Basic Grey Figgy Pudding stamped on background paper
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, SU Spiral Punch, Glamour Dust, Brads + Flowers from Magnolia
Cardstock + DP: Magnolia

Friday 25 July 2008

Magnolia DT + Friday Sketchers 12
I had a lovely surprise today, another gorgeous DT package from Magnolia. I couldn't wait to use the lovely stamps and papers and then saw this weeks great sketch at Friday Sketchers. Here is the card which I made using some of the fab sticky backed tree fabric.



















Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin With Broom
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Cricut, Cuttlebug, Jasmine Cartridge, Distressed Stripes, Embossing Folder, Distress Ink - Antique Linen
Cardstock, Sticky Back Fabric, DP, Flowers, Ribbon, Brads all from Magnolia

Thursday 24 July 2008

Cute Card Thursday 'Things That Grow' Challenge
Here is my card for this weeks CCT challenge, 'Things That Grow'. I have made a slider card using another cute Penny Black Xmas stamp. My hubby pointed out the card also 'grows' when the slider panels are pulled! Sorry about the bad photos!!






































Supplies
Stamps: Penny Black
Tools: Prismacolor, Sansador, Glossy Accents, Stickles, Circle Punch
Cardstock: Bazzill


Wednesday 23 July 2008

An Award
I have been nominated for this abulous award by Annie, Debbie and Denise, Lavendar Rose thanks to all of you.








The rules of this award are:
1. Only 5 people allowed.
2. 4 have to be dedicated followers of your blog
3. one has to be someone new or recently new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
4. you must link back to whoever gave you the award.

Quite simple really it is a way of saying thank you to those who take time out for wonderful comments to boost your day.

I will pass it on later today , children allowing!!!

Tilda + Friends 'Buttons' Challenge
The challenge at Tilda + Friends this week is 'Buttons'. I used Tyrolean Edwin as I think he is a real cutie and I haven't stamped him for quite a while.
I hope you all have a good day, I am hoping for a better 1 than yesterday. I was having my hair dyed but the colours reacted strangely so I went from blondish to orange to red and now I am a deep reddish/black colour which I really like, so it worked out ok in the end but I don't want 4 different hair colours in 1 day again!! Then to finish off the day I got stung by a wasp on the palm of my hand just be
fore I was going to teach my card class!!



















Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tyrolean Edwin
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glossy Accents, Liquid Applique, Basic Grey Buttons, Text printed from PC
DP: Basic Grey

Monday 21 July 2008

Papertakes Sketch 7
This is my card based on this week's Papertakes challenge, another fab sketch by Katharina. I decided to use my new Penny Black stamp, isn't he a cutie.



















Supplies
Stamps: Penny Black Xmas Treat, Hero Arts Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Cuttlebug, Snow Dots Embossing Folder, Ribbon from Stash, Glossy Accents
DP: Bo Bunny

Sunday 20 July 2008

Magnolia Blog Candy Winner
The randomly picked winner of the fab Magnolia blog candy from Pauline is Nicola, My Paper World. Congratulations, if you can let me have your details I'll pop it in the post to you.

Thursday 17 July 2008

Cute Card Thursday 'Animals Only - No People Allowed'
The challenge at Cute Card Thursday this week is to make a card using animal images only - no people or characters! There is a fabulous stamp up for grabs by Sarah Kay, A little Help From Margot so take a look here and join in the fun.
I hope you have a good day, I did all the housework yesterday so I'm hoping to do some crafting today after tackling the ironing - horrid white school shirts!



















Supplies Stamps: Penny Black, Studio G
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glamour Dust
DP: From Stash

Wednesday 16 July 2008

Magnolia DT + Tilda + Co 'Distressed Tilda'
Another Magnolia DT card and my entry for the Tilda + Co 'Distressed Tilda' challenge. I love making grungy Magnolia cards, the images really seem to suit it.
I hope you're having a good day, I managed to get all the housework finished and went to school this afternoon to watch Grant's Year 6 leavers play. So I'm planning on a quiet evening watching the TV.



















Supplies Stamps: Magnolia Party + Vacation 2008 - Tilda With Wine + Basket
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glossy Accents, Distress Ink, SU Spiral Punch, Cuttlebug, Sizzix, Cricut, George + Basic Shapes, Sakura Clear Stardust Pen, Brads from Stash, Flowers Magnolia
DP: Magnolia
Tilda + Friends 'Animal Friends' Challenge
This week's challenge at Tilda + Friends is 'Animal Friends', this is the ATC which I came up with. It kinda reminds me of my dog and cat, even though Eve shouldn't really be on the sofa she always manages to sneak on!














Supplies Stamps: Magnolia - Rufus, Tilda's Cat, Rug, Alota - Sofa
DP: Basic Grey
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glossy Accents, Gems

Monday 14 July 2008

Papertakes 'Teenage Kicks' Challenge
The challenge at Papertakes this week is to make a card for a teenager, once again I have used some stamps from the new Magnolia Party + Vacation 2008 range.
I hope you all had a good weekend, I managed to swim half a mile, not very good as I used to do a mile but I'm getting there again and then yesterday we went to Grant's Year 6 leavers picnic in the park so this is the only card I have made this weekend but I managed to sneak in a trip to Hobbycraft to get some Promarkers!



















Supplies Stamps: Magnolia Party + Vacation 2008 - Bartender Edwin, Wine Bucket, Autumn Leaves - Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glossy Accents, Glamour Dust, Cricut, Geaorge and Basic Shapes, Jasmine, Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Cardstock + DP: Magnolia

Saturday 12 July 2008

Magnolia DT, Friday Sketchers #10 + Dutch Dare Challenge 5
Here is my card for Friday Sketchers 10 and Dutch Dare Challenge 5 (to use only 1 piece of DP) using some of the wonderful Party + Vacation 2008 stamps from Magnolia. Don't forget to check out my Magnolia blog candy here, you could be in with a chance of winning some Magnolia stamps.
Have a good weekend and I hope the weather is better
wherever you are than it is here!



















Supplies Stamps: Magnolia Party + Vacation 2008 - Tilda With Flower Jeans, Bartender Edwin (I cut out the wine glass), Party Lanterns, Summer + Sea 2008 - Old Stand, Anita's Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Cricut, Jasmine Cartridge, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, SU Spiral Punch, Glossy Accents, Glamour Dust, Sakura Clear Stardust Pen, Buttons + Cord from Stash
Cardstock + DP: Magnolia
Blog Candy Links
There is so much fab blog candy up for grabs at the moment. Check out these links and leave a comment to be in with a chance of winning!

Fran has some wonderful candy check it out here.
Shary has just been asked to join the Alota DT, I'm not surprised as her cards are all gorgeous and she has a wonderful Alota stamp to give away, check out her blog here.
Deb also has some fabulous blog candy to give away, check it out here.
Linda has some fab blog candy up for grabs, check it out here.
Maya also has fab blog candy, check it out here.
Crafty Monkey's Blog
Crafty Monkeys is a fab challenge blog for children under the age of 16 and they have a fab prize up for grabs, so why not get your children to check it out here.





Friday 11 July 2008

Magnolia Blog Candy

UPDATED THE BLOG CANDY HAS CLOSED AND A WINNER HAS BEEN PICKED

Pauline from Magnolia Stamps has sent me some fantastic blog candy to send to one randomly chosen lucky winner. Have a look at the photo to see all the fab goodies, there are some stamps from the Sea + Summer 2008 range, card blanks, papers, flowers and some scrummy self adhesive buttons.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to post on your blog about my candy giveaway and leave a link to this post and then leave me a comment on THIS post telling me which is your favourite Magnolia stamp and why.
Entries must by in by Sunday 20th July 9pm (GMT) when I will do a random draw.
Forgot to say I will post International.

UPDATED: THE BLOG CANDY HAS NOW FINISHED AND A WINNER HAS BEEN PICKED.

Thanks and good luck!

Thursday 10 July 2008

Magnolia DT + Cute Card Thursday 'Children's Card' Challenge
The challenge at Cute Card Thursday this week is to make a card for a child. I think mine will have to be for an older child as I went a bit mad with the flowers! I have used the wonderful new Magnolia Party + Vacation 2008 stamps again on this card, there are some fabulous designs and doesn't Edwin look so cool with his guitar.
We have some fantastic stamps from Clevercut to give away this week so why not pop over here and join in the fun, you never know you could be the lucky winner.



















Supplies Stamps: Magnolia Party + Vacation 2008 Tilda With Lace Skirt, Guitar Edwin, Lilac + Summer 2008 Tilda's Mure
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glossy Accents, Sizzix Die, Cuttlebug, Brads from Stash,
Flowers from Magnolia
Cardstock: Creative Smooth, Magnolia

Wednesday 9 July 2008

Spiral Whisper Blog Candy
Spiral Whisper are giving away some fabulous blog candy, some of their scrummy new stamps, so why not pop on over here and leave a comment to be in with a chance of winning.
Magnolia DT + ArtyGirlz #42 Sketch
I have based this card on the wonderful sketch which is this weeks challenge at ArtyGirlz and I have used stamps from latest Magnolia range, Party + Vacation 2008. There are some gorgeous stamps in this set and you can have a look at them here.
I have coloured the images with Distress Inks, this is the first time I have tried this and they are fab, I think I will be using them again!



















Supplies Stamps: Magnolia Party + Vacation 2008 Tilda With Swimsuit, Bridge Deck, Goblin Spells Dragonfly
Tools: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Pearl Gems from Stash, Cricut, Photo Corners Jasmine Cartridge everything else from Magnolia

Tilda + Friends ATC 'Perfect Pearls' Challenge
The challenge at Tilda + Friends this week is 'Perfect Pearls'. I don't have any perfect Pearls so used self adhesive pearls on my ATC.



















Supplies Stamps: magnolia, Shabby Chic Tilda With Bow Knot, Fabric Roses, Old Fence, Butterfly
Cardstock: Creative Smooth
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glamour Dust, Sakura Clear Stardust pen, Adhesive Pearls

Thursday 3 July 2008

Fabulous New Challenge Blog For Sarah Kay Stamps
I have found a wonderful new challenge site for Sarah Kay stamps, Stamp With Sarah Kay. They have a great sketch this week so why not pop over here and take a look.