CCT Ebony and Ivory

Another super quick card for this weeks CCT challenge on the theme of ebony and ivory. The ties are a set of 3 Hero Arts stamps which I picked up for 50p at a craft sale and I stamped them using a stamp positioner which was also 50p so quite a bargain!! I have 3D the ties and  the white card is embossed with a Cuttlebug houndstooth folder and the sentiment is also Hero Arts.

Only just realised but I havent even cropped the photo! Oh well, I have been very lapse at blog hopping recently what with working overtime and my eldest daughter moving into her own flat but hopefully I will get time later today or tomorrow.

Finishing on quite a sad note the floods in Prague which have again flooded the lower levels of the zoo is such sad news. Kerry and I visited there in October and it was one of the best days out which I have had, it is a fantastic zoo and I only hope they manage to get the funds to reopen it. Luckily they managed to save the animals. 

CCT Something Blue

This weeks theme at CCT is nice and easy, Something Blue. I used Stampin Up butterflies and a Cuttlebug embossing folder. This is another super quick card as I'm rushing to get the dreaded housework done as I'm working 6 nights out of 7 this week!

CCT Something Old

Its time for a new challenge at CCT and this week it is Something Old. I have decided to use a very old Magnolia pram stamp which is one of the first Magnolia stamps which I bought. The image has been stamped with Momento ink and coloured with Copics. I embossed the white card with a Cuttlebug embossing folder and added a scrap of Christmas DP which I had lying around. Another super quick card!

I hope you all had a good week, we visited the Harry Potter, Warner Bros Studio Tour on Saturday. It was amazing even for me who wasn't really a Harry Potter fan, the sets etc are so interesting and the Hogwarts model - well I won't say anymore in case you are planning a visit as I don't want to spoil the surprise! In fact I even came home and downloaded the books to my Kindle! I'll leave you with a couple of photos from our day out.

CCT Love Struck

This weeks theme at CCT is Love Struck. This is a very quick card which I made for the challenge as I can't put my hubby's valentines card on my blog because he might see it! The heart is a chipboard shape which I have had for a very long time and that's about it apart from a Cuttlebug embossing folder and a piece of ribbon.

I hope you'll be able to join in this weeks challenge and we have a fab prize from Bunny Zoe's Crafts.

CCT - Snowflakes

This weeks challenge at CCT is snowflakes. I have made another super quick card using a Memory Box die and Cuttlebug embossing folder. The snowflake is cut in silver mirri card and has a little gem in the center and that's about it really apart from a sentiment and piece of ribbon!! I'm trying to finish all my Xmas cards as I have some new scrummy Stampin Up goodies to play with.

Bed time for me now, have a good day!

Just Magnolia 'It's Christmas' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Just Magnolia is to make a Christmassy card. I have used Tilda with Vintage Roses which I coloured with Distress Inks.The papers are Basic Grey Wassail and the flower and branches have been punched.
My Magnolia Stamp Club kit arrived today and I can't wait until Sunday to have a play with the new images.
Enjoy your weekend.

Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Tilda with Vintage Roses
Tools: Distress Inks, Nesties, Wizard, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Martha Stewart Punch, Leone Em Punch, EK Success Punches, Pearls, Paper Rose
DP: Basic Grey

Cute Card Thursday 'Teen Terrors'

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to make a card for a teenager and I think this is the perfect Tilda for this theme. The papers are Basic Grey and I have coloured the image with Distress Inks. I have used a Cuttlebug embossing folder on the pink card and Nesties to cut out the image.
Got to dash, have a good Thursday!

Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia
Tools: Distress Inks, Cuttlebug, Wizard, Nesties, Punches, Pearls, Lace
DP: Basic Grey

Cute Card Thursday + Magnolia Down Under

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to have lots of glitter on your card and I have made my card following the sketch at Magnolia Down Under. I have used another of last year's Christmas Magnolia stamps, this one is Edwin Skiing and is one of my favourites. I have coloured the image with Distress Inks (again!!) and used some old Basic Grey papers. The label and snowflakes have been cut with Nesties and the Wizard and the swirl and border are EK Success punches. I have run the lighter green paper through the Cuttlebug with the script embossing folder and then sanded it a bit. The glitter is on the smallest snowflake and under Edwin's feet but it doesn't show up in the photo. I hope you'll be able to join in this weeks challenge as the DT cards are all gorgeous and we have a fab prize for one lucky winner.
Tilly didn't like the idea of going out yesterday, she got no further than a few steps from the back door, not that I blame her as it was so cold.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin Skiing, Hero Arts - Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Wizard, Nesties, Cuttlebug, EK Success Punches, Glamour Dust
DP: Basic Grey

Cute Card Thursday Challenge

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to make a drinks themed card. I have used Tyrolean Edwin for my card and he has been coloured with Distress Inks. The fab papers are from Kaiser Craft and I have stamped them with a Penny Black swirl stamp. I have used the same stamp around the edge of the main image which has been cut with a Nesties die. The blue paper is embossed with a Cuttlebug folder and then highlighted with Distress ink (Vintage Photo I think!). The froth on the beer is Liquid Applique.
I pre ordered some of the new Xmas Magnolia stamps from Sir Stampalot yesterday I can't wait for them to arrive, they are all gorgeous! If you haven't seen them yet pop over here and take a look.

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tyrolean Edwin, Happy Birthday Sentiment, Penny Black - Snowflake Swirl
Tools: Distress Ink, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder, Wizard, Nesties, EK Success Punches, String, Button,
DP: Kaiser Craft, Bazzill

Stamp Something 'Brown' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Stamp Something is to use brown on your card. I was going through some of my older stamps yesterday when I saw this one and remembered how much I used to love using it, so I inked it up using a Sepia inkpad and added some Basic Grey papers. I have used a few different stamps on the background card and around the image and lots of Distress Inks. The punches are from EK Success and Leone Em and the pearls were coloured with Copics to match the card colours.

Supplies
Stamps: Stampington + Co - Santa, Hero Arts Text, Penny Black - Swirl
Tools: Copics to colour pearls, Primas, Cuttleug, EK Success Punches, Leone Em Punch, Distress Inks, Pearls
DP: Basic Grey

Another 'Different' Christmas Card

This is another Xmas card using an Inkadinkado stamp which is so unlike my normal 'cutesy' cards. I love this English Robin stamp (although mine looks nothing like a robin!!). It's the first time in over a year that I have messed around with inks and lots of different stamps etc and I had great fun and made a bit of a mess as well!!
The robin has been stamped in brown and coloured with Prismacolors and I distressed and stamped a Penny Black snow swirl stamp around the edges (this doesn't show up on the photo very well). The red card has been Cuttlebugged, sanded and then as it was too dark I swiped a white inkpad over the top. I stamped the same swirl over the background paper and added some lace and a flower and pine branches. I have used Glimmer Mists on the bird and the red card but it doesn't show up in the photo and the cream card is distressed and then stamped with a Hero Arts sentiment.
I have just treated myself to a couple more Glimmer Mists and 2 Tim Holtz stamps, so I hope they arrive tomorrow so I can use them over the weekend. Have a good Friday!
Supplies
Stamps: Inkadinkado - English Robin, Hero Arts - Sentiment, Penny Black - Snow Swirl
Tools: Prismacolors, SU Punch, Distress Inks, Cuttlebug, Pearls, Glossy Accents, McGill Pine Branch Punch, Flowers, Lace
DP: Basic Grey

Papertakes 100th Challenge

Wow this week is the 100 Papertakes Challenge, I can't believe there have been so many and I have been in the DT since the beginning on 1st Oct 2007. To celebrate this weeks challenge is to pick your favourite Papertakes challenge from the last 99 and to use it for your card. I have chosen a challenge from May 25th this year 'Scrap This' to use up some of your scraps on your card. Each member of the DT has a fab prize to give away so don't forget to check out all the DT members blogs and leave a comment and you could be in with a chance of winning their prize.
My prize is a Sugar Nellie 'Country Garden' stamp, some floral ribbon and lots of Prima flowers. So just leave me a comment and I will randomly pick a winner next week - good luck!!!
I have used an Alva image by Magnolia for my card, she is such a cutie and I took a break from my ususal colours and went for something more summery.
My Giveaway

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Alva with Flower
Tools: Copics, SU Punch, Punches, Gems, Cuttlebug
DP: DCWV

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Magnolia DT 'Surf Tilda' Card

Here is another DT card which I have made for Magnolia using the stamps from the new Lazy Summer Days collection. I love the background stamp as it is so versatile and this is such a sweet Tilda.
We are off on holiday in the morning to Wales for a week and I have scheduled my ATC (I wonder if it will work!!) but unfortunately I ran out of time to make my other DT cards - sorry girls. I hope you all have a fabby week, see you next weekend.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection - Surf Tilda, Pier Background, Sun
Tools: Copics, Glossy Accents, Cuttlebug, Gems
Ric Rac and DP - Magnolia DT Kit

Magnolia DT 'Summer Tilda' and Cute Card Thursday

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to use fruit on your card and these stamps from the new Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection are just perfect for the challenge. This ice cream is fabulous and Tilda is so cute. I have put loads of Glamour Dust on the ice cream and Glossy Accents on the strawberry to make it nice and shiny. The papers, flowers etc are all from my DT kit.
Have a good Thursday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 09 - Summer Tilda, Strawberry Ice Cream
Tools: Copics, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Cuttlebug, Quickutz Flourish, Pearls, Flowers, Doiley, Photo Corner Punch
DP: Basic Grey

Magnolia DT, Papertake and Tilda and Friends Challenges

Well I don't post anything for nearly a week and then just like the buses 3 come along at once!!!

The first 2 cards are for this weeks Papertake challenge, I had already made the Tilda and Horse card when my Magnolia DT kit with the new Lazy Summer Days stamps arrived so I decided to make another card using Dawns fab sketch. The new stamps are so cute and I love Tilda's new hairdo - I have just had a change to mine as well, short and dark red!!
The new stamps can be pre ordered from Sir Stampalot.This weeks theme at Tilda and Friends is to use only black, white and grey on your ATC. I have used the Magnolia sheep stamp and some MME papers.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Sheep, Tilda + Horse,Tilda with Basket of Strawberries
Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug, Quickutz Alphabet, McGill Punch, EK Sucess Punches, Pearl Pen, Gems, Martha Stewart Punch
DP: MME, Basic Grey

Papertake Challenge

There is another fab sketch by Dawn at Papertake this week. I have used a super cute image from Pink Petticoat, who are sponsoring this weeks challenge with a great prize up for grabs so why not check out the challenge here.
I thought these Basic Grey Lime Rickey papers were perfect with the image. The froggy has Glossy Accents on his eyes and there is some glitter on the toadstool.
Supplies
Image: Pink Petticoat
Tools: Copics, Glossy Accents, Glamour Dust, Photo Corner Punch, Gems, Cuttlebug,
DP: Basic Grey

Cute Card Thursday 'Thank You Miss' Challenge

This week's Cute Card Thursday challenge is to make a thank you card for a teacher. I have used a Tilda image from Magnolia and My Minds Eye papers.
A quick post as I haven't much time at the moment. Have a great day!Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Tilda
Tools: Copics, Wizard, Cuttlebug, Phot Corner Punch, SU Punch, Sizzix Die, EK Success Punch, Flowers
DP: My Mind's Eye

Toodles + Binks DT Card

Here is another DT card using the new releases from Toodles and Binks, which are available from The Stamp Galaxy. I have used the fab Rose Tapestry background stamp which is huge but stamps perfectly and one of the lovely new sentiments. The image is coloured with with Copics and I used Nestabilities Labels 4 to cut out the sentiment. The butterfly is a Cuttlebug cut and emboss die.
Sorry about the bad photo but the weather is terrible here! If you click on the pic you can see the colours much better.
Have a good afternoon!!
Supplies
Stamps: Toodles + Binks
Tools: Copics, Nestabilities, Wizard, Cuttlebug, Glamour Dust

Cute Card Thursday 'Wheely Good Fun'

The theme at Cute Card Thursday this week is Wheely Good Fun, we would like to see something with wheels on your card. I have used some of the new Magnolia Pets + Animals Collection stamps, which I got from Sir Stampalot and Basic Grey papers. The beige coloured strip has been embossed using the Forest Branches folder, which I have only just noticed in the catalogue!
Have a good Thursday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Jungle Edwin, Tilda + Edwin Tours, Autumn Leaves - Ticket Stamp
Tools: Copics, Glossy Accents, Wizard, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Brad, Photo Corner Punch, Distress Inks
DP: Basic Grey, Bazzill

Papertake Weekly 'Delightful Downloads' Challenge

This week at Papertakes we are been sponsored by Sally Ann from DigiStamp Boutique and the DT all got to choose an image to use on their cards. I chose Eric The Dino and teamed him up with these fabby papers from Basic Grey. Don't forget to pop over here and check out the other fab DT cards.
The swimming was great on Sunday, it was nice and quiet in the pool and I managed to swim a mile (66 lengths) so I was very pleased with myself!!Supplies
Image: DigiStamp Boutique
Tools: Copics, Wizard, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Embossing Folder, Distress Ink, Punch, Buttons, Glossy Accents
DP: Basic Grey