CCT Food and Drink

This weeks theme at CCT is food and drink. I made a ticket shaped kraft card with a We R Memory Keepers punch and added some My Minds Eye papers. The image is an old Edwin stamp which I coloured with Lyra Polycolor pencils. I added some die cut pennants and a Tim Holtz scribble die cut. The tab is a Stampin Up punch which I stamped with some alphabet peg stamps which I picked up from the NEC a few years ago for £1.

CCT Autumn Leaves

This weeks theme at CCT is Autumn Leaves I have made a tag using one of my favourite Edwin stamps and these lovely papers although I'm sure what make they are. Edwin was coloured with Distress markers and I have used quite a few Tim Holtz thinlit dies for embellishments. The word Autumn was cut with the Alphanumeric dies, the leaves are from the mini Tattered Florals and the swirls are from the Scribbles and Splats set. The scalloped edge is a Die-Namics die and the main tag is another Tim Holtz bigz die.

 I still have a few crafty items to sell but have managed to create a bit of space and I have sold more than I have bought which is good and quite surprising! I also treated myself to a new set of drawers so now have a nice crafty area which is remarkably tidy at the moment.

CCT Awesome Autumn

This weeks theme at CCT is Awesome Autumn. I decided to make an ATC using one of my favourite Magnolia Edwin images. The image is coloured with Copics and I have added a Magnolia sentiment. The papers are some which I won about 7 years ago!

CCT 'Food + Drink' Challenge

Here is my card for this weeks CCT challenge which is Food + Drink. I have just rejoined the CCT design team after a 2 year absence and am really looking forward to been part of the DT again, thanks to Deb +co for asking me back :-)

Its a bit of a basic card I'm afraid as I was running late due to working Mon & Tues nights. I have stamped Edwin and coloured him with Copics and used some very old Paper Crate paper which I found in my box. The edges have been distressed and I added some faux stitching.

I hope you'll be able to join us this week as we have a fab prize from Whiff of Joy.

I'm off work today and am hoping to get another couple of cards made. 

Have a good Thursday.

Cute Card Thursday 'Boys to Men'

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to make a male card. I have used Captain Edwin with Sword which I got from Sir Stampalot and some more fabby Rusty Pickle papers. I have coloured Edwin with Copics and added a sentiment from High Hopes.
I haven't done any other crafting this week as on Saturday we went to the MOSI in Manchester to see the Da Vinci exhibition, it was really interesting and it even kept Grant and Alex amused for a few hours!
I have treated myself to some Hanglar stamps, I can't wait for them to arrive so I can make a card - hopefully today!
I am planning on putting some stamps on Ebay later and I'll leave a link on my blog if I get round to it, there is a mixture of Magnolias, High Hopes + Gorjuss Girls plus a few others.
Have a good Thursday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Captain Edwin, Skull, High Hopes - Sentiment
Tools: Copics, Stampin Up Punch,
DP: Rusty Pickle

Cute Card Thursday Mono-tastic

The theme at Cute Card Thursday this week is Mono-tastic and I chose to use traditional black and white. The stamps which are from a new Magnolia Collection are Tilda with Jolly Roger and Pirate Edwin. The wooden bench is from a previous collection and the sentiment is High Hopes. I made the background paper myself using a Magnolia skull stamp and lots of black soot Distress Ink. The images have also been coloured with Distress Inks.
Have a good Thursday, I'm off to the dentist as my filling fell out in the middle of Tuesday night so I only have half a tooth at the moment!!

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Jolly Roger, Pirate Edwin, Bench, Mini Skull, High Hopes - Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Gems, EK Success Punches

Just Magnolia 'Folds' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Just Magnolia is to have at least 2 folds on your card. I have made a step card and have used stamps from the Magnolia Wedding Collection which are available for pre order at Sir Stampalot. The images I have used are Tilda as Bride, Prom Edwin and a lamp post (not sure which collection this is from!!) and they have all been coloured with Distress Inks.
I managed to survive my 1st night shift and luckily it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be! I was very tired though yesterday and spent a fair bit of the day snoozing!! We have been 10 pin bowling this morning and had a great time although my bowling skills are very limited.
I hope you are having a great Easter Sunday and haven't eaten too many eggs.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda as Bride, Prom Edwin, Lamp post
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, George Cart, Glossy Accents, Stickles

Cute Card Thursday 'So Egg-citing'

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to make an Easter card. I have used images from the latest Magnolia Easter Collection. I have masked the images to create a little scene and coloured them with Distress Inks. The papers are also from Magnolia and I have added flowers from my stash.
Our guest DT member for April is my good friend Barbara from Hunnybunnycards so don't forget to pop over here and have a look at Barbara's blog, she makes gorgeous cards.
I have finished my 2 days induction and tomorrow is my first overnight shift which starts at 23.00 until 08.00 and then I also work Saturday and Sunday nights, so I might not around over the weekend!!!
Have a good Thursday and enjoy your Easter weekend.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Hoppy Easter Collection 10 - Tilda with 3 Flowers, Edwin with Egg Basket, Spring Fence
Tools: Distress Inks, Martha Stewart Punch, Flowers, Stickles
DP: Magnolia

Cute Card Thursday 'Spots and Dots'

This weeks theme at Cute Card Thursday is Spots and Dots. I have used Magnolia stamps from the 2008 School and Travel Collection and also Magnolia papers from the Yummy Tummy Collection. The train is cut with the Cricut and Bazzill Card.
I'm not sure about this card but I haven't felt like crafting as I have had a some sort of virus and have been feeling yukky most of the week. Luckily I'm starting to feel better now although I have passed it onto hubby!!
My new Magnolias from the Through my Heart collection arrived from Sir Stampalot yesterday, they are gorgeous especially Wilma the Dog and I can't wait to make a card using this image tonight.
Have a good Thursday!!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia School and Travel Collection 08 - Traveller Edwin, Suitcases, Rubber Stampede - Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Glossy Accents, Cricut, Punch
DP: Magnolia, Bazzill

Cute Card Thursday 'All New' Challenge

This week's challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to use some of your new crafty goodies (hopefully you got some for Xmas!) on your card. I got a few stamps and also the Magnolia Winter Stampclub kit so I just had to use this super cute Edwin. I stamped Edwin and then used a mask when I stamped the steps. The stars are also from Magnolia and have been stamped onto Basic Grey Anarchic papers and then cut out. I punched a couple of holes on the larger star and tied a piece of string through it.
I hope you are managing to get out and about in the snow! Have a good Thursday - hopefully the schools will be open today.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin - Winter Stamp Club Kit, Stone Steps, Edwin's Stars, Autumn Leaves - Circle Sentiments
Tools: Distress Inks, Martha Stewart Punch, SU Punch,
DP: Basic Grey, Bazzill

Cute Card Thursday

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to make a card for a boy. This is the perfect challenge to use one of my new Magnolias. This one is Edwin Riding on a Sledge, isn't he cute, I hope we get enough snow to go sledging this year! I have used Basic Grey papers and Nesties to cut the snowflake which is covered in Diamond Dust. I have coloured Edwin with Distress Inks and added lots of Glamour Dust.
I hope you will be able to join in this weeks challenge as we have a great prize. Have a good Thursday.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin Riding on a Sledge, Hero Arts - Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Martha Stewart Punch, EK Success Punch, Nesties, Wizard, Glamour Dust, Diamond Dust
DP: Basic Grey

Roses on Paper 'Romance' Challenge

It's so long since I have managed to join a Roses on Paper challenge but I have managed to make a card for the latest one which is to make a sweet or romantic card. The heart has been paper weaved and I have used 2 Magnolia images from The Love Collection 09. The images have been coloured with Distress Inks and the flowers and leaves are cut on the Cricut.
Another quick post, enjoy your Monday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Love Collection 09 - Kissing Edwin, Shy Tilda
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, Glamour Dust

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 'Primary Colours' Challenge

The challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to use primary colours on your card. I think my card might just about be ok as I have used mainly red, a little blue on the flower and Edwin's jeans and there is a tiny bit of yellow on the flame in the lantern!!
To make the little scene I stamped Edwin With Christmas Lantern onto the the label which I cut using the Story Book Cartridge and the Cricut. I then masked Edwin and stamped the Winter Fence so it looks like it is in the background. I coloured the image with Distress Inks and added some Glimmer Mist to Edwin's wings and Glamour Dust for some sparkle. The flowers and swirls are cut with EK Success punches and the pine branch is from McGill. I am really enjoying colouring with Distress Inks, although I'm sure the Copics will reappear again soon!
Have a good Thursday!

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin With Christmas Lantern, Winter Fence, Hero Arts - Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Glimmer Mist, Glamour Dust, EK Success and Mc Gill Punches, Button, Twine, Cricut, Story Book Cart
DP: MME, Basic Grey, Bazzill

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

Tilda and Friends 'Fall Back' Challenge

The theme for the last ever Tilda and Friends challenge is 'Fall Back'. I am really going to miss making my weekly ATC as they are so handy to have in for quick cards but the numbers of participants has been declining so we have decided to call it a day. I do hope you will be able to join us this week for 1 last time.
I have used Edwin with Broom for my ATC, he is one of my favourite Edwins and I decided to get the Distress Inks out and use them to colour - I think I need a bit more practice!
Have a great Wednesday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia -Edwin with Broom
Tools: Distress Inks, EK Success Punches, Sakura Stardust Pen
DP: Basic Grey

Tilda + Friends 'Back To School' Challenge

This weeks theme at Tilda and Friends is Back To School. This is the week most children return to school here in the UK, I have Alex going today, Kerry and Grant tomorrow and Meg doesn't go back until Monday!!!
Here is my ATC using an Edwin from the New Year Collection. I will be back later with a card which I made yesterday using stamps from the Magnolia Autumn Stampclub Kit, they are gorgeous and a photo of my new kitty, he/she (not sure yet!!) is so cute.
Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - New Year Edwin, School Desk
Tools: Copics, Glossy Accents, Dymo,
DP: MME

Tilda and Friends 'Teen Terrors' Challenge

This weeks theme at Tilda and Friends is 'Teen Terrors'. I thought the Graffiti Edwin was the perfect stamp for this and I have added a Magnolia Skull image to his top.
Thanks for looking and have a good Wednesday!Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Graffiti Edwin, Graffiti Brick Wall, Mini Skull + Crossbones
Tools: Copics, Dymo, Glossy Accents

Tilda + Friends 'Cheers' Challenge + A Spoon Full of Sugar 'Travel' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Tilda and Friends is 'Cheers' we would like to see anything drink related on your ATC. I have used the Edwin with Cocktails stamp from Magnolia and some scrummy MME papers. The letters have been cut with a Quickutz alphabet set, I think it might be called Khaki?
I have actually managed to make a challenge card rather than just my DT ones this week and it is for A Spoon Full of Sugar's 'Travel' challenge. I have used Edwin with Bicycle (can't you tell I just love using Edwin images, he is fab) and some Cosmo Cricket papers.
Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin with Cocktails, Edwin with Bicycle, Edwin's Stars
Tools: Copics, Cuttlebug, Quickutz, Martha Stewart Punch, Distress inks, Glossy Accents
DP: MME, Cosmo Cricket

Magnolia Down Under 'Father's Day' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Magnolia Down Under is to make a father's day card. I have cheated a bit as we had father's day in the UK in June so I made a card which I used for my hubby's birthday. I have used Tyrolean Edwin again - I love this stamp and some Basic Grey papers and I have added Liquid Applique to make the beer 'frothy'.
We had a great week in Wales and the weather wasn't too bad at all, we managed 3 days on the beach and I even had a swim in the sea!! I am hoping for some more good weather so I can get through the mountain of washing!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tyrolean Edwin, Stampin Up Sentiment
Tools: Copics, Brads, Liquid Applique, Corner Punch
DP: Basic Grey