ANDREA'S WORLD

2011-12-29T21:59:00.009Z

Xmas, New Stamps & The Sunday Stampers Week 186

Hope you all had a good Xmas and got lots of goodies. We had a great time and I got lots of crafty pressies this year, Wendy Vecchi & Tim Holtz stamps, Distress Stains & a few dies!! Best of all I've had all week off work with the rest of the family. We haven't really done much but its been nice all been at home together for a change.

I've decided to have a change from the cute stamps and have a play with inks etc which have been lurking in my stash for the past couple of years and my Xmas pressies after watching a programme on Create & Craft with Hels Sheridan demonstrating, I loved all the items she was making. The tag background is coloured with Distress Stains and sprayed with Glimmer Mist. I over stamped with a Hero Arts script stamp and a Stempleglede 'Grunge' corner stamp with Distress Ink. The flower is Wendy Vecchi stamps stamped on Grungepaper, coloured with Distress Stains and the sentiment is another Hero Arts stamp. I really enjoyed making the tag which was then promptly nicked by my daughter for her friends birthday card, so it can't have been too bad!

I've just painted a mini canvas with Gesso so I'm hoping to get on with that tomorrow although I'm back in work tomorrow night just for the 1 night.

I am entering this tag into this weeks The Sunday Stamper, the theme is Anything You Wanna Do.

Have a good weekend!

2011-11-17T12:39:00.009Z

Lily of The Valley Christmas Card

I've finally got round to putting another card on my blog! I've actually made all my Xmas cards now and about another 60 to sell but haven't got round to photographing them, hopefully later today or tomorrow.

I've used a Lily of The Valley stamp for this card and some old

paper I found in my box. The circles are cut with Nesties and the image is coloured with Copics, the flowers are a Marianne die which I bought last year and never used.

I am entering this card into this week's Lily of The Valley challenge which is to make a card for someone special.

Have a good Thursday and enjoy the lovely sunny weather.

2011-09-13T15:58:00.007+01:00

At Last A Card!!

Eventually I have got round to making a card!! I bought myself this cute Me To You Bear stamp on Saturday + decided to get on with some Xmas cards, well I've only made the 1 but its a start!! The papers are so old, I've had them ages and the image is coloured with Copics.
Hopefully there will be some more cards in the not too distant future.

2011-06-26T12:22:00.006+01:00

Not a Card but...

Last night hubby, Kerry and I did The Midnight Walk for the East Cheshire Hospice, luckily it didn't rain and we did the 10km in 2 hours! Here's a photo of me and Kerry after the walk - it was very warm!I've not made any cards since Feb and am seriously considering selling most of my stash as I just can't seem to get motivated.
Enjoy this warm, sunny Sunday.

2011-01-27T15:05:00.005Z

Quick + Easy Penny Black Card

At last another card. I haven't been making any cards at all but my daughter asked me to make her one for her friend's birthday so I thought it was about time I made the effort again.
I have used one of my favourite Penny Black images, coloured with Copics, Nesties and some scrummy gingham ribbon (which is straight IRL).
Can you believe it but I haven't bought any crafting goodies since the summer and didn't want any for Xmas either, hubby is in shock!!

2010-12-13T14:17:00.003Z

Penny Black Birthday Card

Here is a quick card which I made this afternoon for my BIL birthday. The Penny Black image has been coloured with Copics and I just added a piece of gorgeous ribbon from East of India ( I love their ribbons).
Well all my Xmas things have been put away until next year and I've managed to write my cards and wrap most of the pressies, the cake just needs icing next week and then I think apart from a bit of food shopping everything is ready for Xmas!
We went to see We Will Rock You last week, it is fantastic, we had a great time, I can highly recommend it.
Have a good evening, I'm off to bed in a bit as I'm working tonight.

2010-12-03T10:39:00.003Z

Another Card!

I managed to get another card made yesterday although I forgot to take a photo of it, so I had to do it quickly this morning before Al took it to school. This explains the shocking photo!
I have welded another panel together on the Gypsy for the shaped card and added a couple of layers. The papers are Magnolia and the stamp is from Sugar Nellie.
Its back to work for me tonight and I'm not in until 23.00 so I'm hoping we don't get anymore snow or I wont want to go out!!! Have a fab day and weekend (I'll be sleeping through most of it unfortunately).

2010-12-01T14:48:00.006Z

Xmas Card

Well its been ages since I posted a card and I haven't actually been making many but as I 'm off work for a couple of nights I thought I should make an effort to try and use up some of my stash!!
The main card has been cut on the Cricut by welding 2 fancy panels together on my Gypsy and the tree is also cut on the Cricut. The papers are MME and I have just added a few punched circles which I put Glossy Accents on to make shiney. A very quick and easy card.

I hope you're enjoying this snowy weather, we don't have too much here. Grant and Alex aren't happy!!

Hubby and I went to see Madness in Manchester last night, they were brilliant although I am suffering with a bad back today - I must be getting too old for all the dancing!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-28T09:33:00.003+01:00

Kerry's Birthday Card

Well its my daughters 16th Birthday today and here is the card which I made for her. The stamp is from Crafty Individuals, I had forgotten I had it and only found it when I was looking for something under the bed the other day!! I have coloured the image slightly with Distress Inks and added a bit of shimmer with Glimmer Mist. The papers are from Magnolia and I have stamped the edges of them with another gorgeous Stempelglede flourish stamp. The butterfly and border are made with Martha Stewart punches and I have added a Cuttlebug corner.
I am hoping to start another card today, depending on what the boys are doing although they are both out playing in the woods at the moment - I wonder how muddy they will get!!!!!!
Have a good Thursday.I would like to enter this card in the following challenges.
A Spoonfull of Sugar - Punches
Simon Says Stamp - Punches
Papertakes - Shimmer

2010-10-22T14:10:00.004+01:00

Simon Says Stamp 'Thanks' Challenge - Stempelglede Card

Well it's only taken about a month for me to make another card!!! I have made this card using a new set of Stempelglede stamps which I got from Quixotic Paperie. I had such fun making this card and messing with lots of long forgotten crafting goodies. I stamped the main heart image onto off white card and then stamped around the edge of the card with a Stempelglede flourish stamp. I also stamped the image on to brown card with Versamark and embossed this and bits of the white card with gold embossing powder. The music paper is also stamped with the flourish stamp and I have sprayed Glimmer Mist for a bit of sparkle. The butterflies and leaves are cut with a Martha Stewart punch and the flowers and pearl sprays are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
That's my card making finished for the day as I'm off to bed in a bit to try and get a bit of sleep before work at 11 tonight - still only tonight and tomorrow and then I'm off for a week!!!
Have a good weekend.

2010-09-14T15:23:00.003+01:00

Penny Black Christmas Card

Well I have finally got round to starting my Christmas cards! I treated myself to a couple of new Penny Black stamps, this one, Snow Kiss, is so cute I think I will be using it a lot, if I get time!!! The image is coloured with Copics and I have added Flower Soft and lots of glitter, a really quick + simple card.Well I'm off to get my hair cut in a while and then I'm planning on doing some reading. I have started reading the Henning Mankell 'Wallander' books, they are fab. I would definetly recommend them and I just can't put them down.
Have a good evening.

2010-08-25T10:31:00.002+01:00

Stamps For Sale

I'm still sorting through my stash and have put a few Hanglar + Magnolia stamps on Ebay. If you'd like to have a look at them you can see them here.
Have a good Wednesday!

2010-08-11T16:08:00.003+01:00

Back At Last!!! Simon Says Stamp + Daring Card Makers

At last I'm back with a card!!! This is the 1st card I've made in a couple of months, which is for hubby's birthday today, I have got us tickets to see We Will Rock You in Dec and made a huge chocolate roll which is full of chocolate mousse and cream - very yummy!
The stamp is from Penny Black and the papers are Anna Griffin. I have coloured the image with Copics. The card fits this weeks challenges from Simon Says Stamp and Daring Card Makers. Hopefully I'll be back with some more cards in the next week or 2, work depending.

2010-06-17T10:05:00.001+01:00

CCT Design Team

I have decided to step down from the CCT DT as I am not making any cards at the moment, for some reason I just can't be bothered with crafting. Thanks to Caz and the other CCT girls, I have really enjoyed working with you all.
Hopefully I will be back soon!!

2010-06-10T07:59:00.000+01:00

Cute Card Thursday - No Square Cards

Well my 11 days off have flown by and I have only made 1 card!! We had a lovely week and managed to sort the garden out but I had to go into hospital on Fri for a little op which means I haven't done much for the past few days. I did manage to make my card for this weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge which is to make anything but a square card.
I have used one of my new Hanglar + Stanglar stamps and some very old Anna Griffin paper. The image has been coloured with Distress Inks and I have added a few flowers.
Have a good weekend. I have decided to do some baking on Saturday night while hubby and boys are watching the footie!Supplies
Stamps: Hanglar + Stanglar
Tools: Distress Inks, Lace, Leone Em punch, flowers
DP: Anna Griffin

2010-05-27T08:03:00.000+01:00

Cute Card Thursday 'No DP'

This weeks challenge at CCT is to use no DP on your card. This is a tag I made a while ago and as I haven't had any crafting time for the past 2 weeks I thought I would use it for the challenge. The background has been created by stamping onto the tag with white acrylic paint and then after it is dry inking the tag with Distress Inks (Tim Holtz technique). I have stamped Prom Tilda + coloured her with Distress Inks.
Have a fab Thursday and Bank Holiday weekend. I finish work on Sat morning for 11 nights so hopefully I might get to make a few cards, although hubby and the kids are home as well so a few trips out are planned!!!
Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Prom Tilda, Flourish
Tools: Distress Inks, White Acrylic Paint, Prima Flowers, Gems, Ribbon

2010-05-13T08:00:00.000+01:00

Cute Card Thursday 'Someone Special'

I can't believe its Thursday again and time for another Cute Card Thursday challenge, I only seem to get time to make 1 card a week at the moment! This week's theme is Someone Special and I have used one of my new Hanglar stamps (isn't she a cutie) which I coloured with Copics. The papers are Bo Bunny and I added some gems and a punched flower.
Have a good Thursday!Supplies
Stamps: Hanglar + Stanglar
Tools: Copics, EK Success + MS Punches, Gems
DP: Bo Bunny

2010-05-06T06:24:00.004+01:00

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

2010-04-29T08:00:00.000+01:00

Cute Card Thursday 'Make Your Own'

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to make your own, this could be flowers, charms, DP etc. I have made a notebook with the Bind It All and my own DP by stamping the pink paper with an Autumn Leaves swirl stamp. I have used Tilda with Jolly Roger Flag by Magnolia which I coloured with Copics and a High Hopes sentiment. The papers are Rusty Pickle and I added 3 heart gems.
Have a fun Thursday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia, High Hopes, Autumn Leaves
Tools: Copics, Gems, Bind It All, Ribbon
DP: Rusty Pickle

2010-04-27T16:15:00.005+01:00

Just Magnolia 'Anything Goes'

Well I have finally managed to make a challenge card and its for this weeks Just Magnolia challenge which is 'Anything Goes' - a nice and easy one. I have used Maid Marion Tilda and papers from the new Magnolia Fairytale Collection which I got from Sir Stampalot. The image has been coloured with Copics and cut out using a Nesties die and I have added lots of gorgeous roses from Wild Orchid Crafts. The white ones have Stickles on them and are really sparkly but this doesn't show on the photo.
Its one of my nights off so I'm hoping to get another card made tonight if I get the time. Have a good evening.Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia
Tools: Copics, Wizard, Nesties, MS Punch, Roses
DP: Magnolia

2010-04-22T07:03:00.004+01:00

Cute Card Thursday - My Sketch

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is a sketch and it was my time to draw one - I hope you like it!! I have used another of the new Magnolia stamps, this one is Magical Tilda with Wand, isn't she a cutie and she and all the other new stamps and papers can be pre ordered from Sir Stampalot. The papers are from Kaisercraft and I have added flowers and an Autumn Leaves sentiment.
I hope you are enjoying the gorgeous weather. I am going to sort all my 12 x 12 papers today as I am going to have another big clear out of my crafting goodies as I don't have much spare time now for card making.Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Magical Tilda with Wand
Tools: Distress Inks, Martha Stewart Punches, Stickles, Flowers
DP: Kaiserkraft

2010-04-15T08:00:00.000+01:00

Cute Card Thursday 'Touchy Feely'

This weeks theme at Cute Card Thursday is 'touchy feely'. For my card I have used another of the new Magnolia images, this little beauty is Princess Tilda and some scrummy My Minds Eye paper which I got at the NEC. Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks and I have put little pearl heart on her tiara. The border punch and frond punch are from Martha Stewart and the gorgeous flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
Have a fabby Thursday - I will be sleeping for most of the day as I worked last night and for the next 2 nights!Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Princess Tilda
Supplies: Ranger Distress Inks, Martha Stewart Punches, EK Success Punch, Flowers, Stardust Stickles, Nesties, Wizard, Heart Pearl
DP: MME

2010-04-08T08:43:00.003+01:00

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

2010-04-04T16:58:00.004+01:00

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

2010-04-01T07:21:00.004+01:00

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

2010-03-28T19:48:00.003+01:00

Grant's Birthday Card

It was Grant's birthday on the 24th March and I just realised today that I haven't put his card on my blog so here it is!! I have used this fab Greetings Farm stamp and some Kaisercraft papers. The image is coloured with Distress Inks and I have left the rest of the card quite plain, as Grant is definitely a no fuss type of boy (guess I should say teenager now).
I still haven't used any of my goodies from the NEC as I was busy yesterday and Doug took me, Grant, Al and Kez out for a drive round Derbyshire today and then out to lunch - oatcakes with cheese, bacon and mushrooms, it was delicious!
Enjoy your evening!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin's Stars, The Greetings Farm
Tools: Distress Inks, EK Success Punch, SU Punch, String
DP: Kaisercraft

2010-03-26T07:10:00.004Z

Crafty Stash

Here's a couple piccies of the yummmy goodies which I got from the NEC yesterday, I think I went a bit mad on the Magnolias!!! The Martha Stewart punches were 2 for £23, so I just had to get a couple and the alphabet stamps were only £1.
We had a great day and it was lovely to look round all the stalls and see some demos, can't wait till the next one in November!
Have a great Friday.

2010-03-25T06:15:00.004Z

Cute Card Thursday 'Dimensions'

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to have some dimension on your card. I have used Devil Tilda and sat her on a heart from a previous collection. The fab sentiment is also from Magnolia. I have coloured the images with Distress Inks and added some glitter to Tilda's wings and horns. To finish the card I have added a doiley and some flowers.
Well I'm up early to get ready to head off to the NEC with a small list (bet you don't believe that Stella!!), although it is mainly Magnolia stamps on it! It will be all the better as I've just been offered a full time job (my crafty one was finishing at the end of April unfortunately) so I will be able to spend a few more pennies today and not have to worry about job hunting! I will be working the night shift at Sainsburys - a bit different from teaching card making etc. I've not worked nights before so if anyone has any advice please let me know. Many thanks.
Have a great Thursday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - So Spooky Collection 09 - Devil Tilda, Through My Heart Collection 10 - Elegant Heart, Love Collection 09 - Look In The Mirror Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Wizard, Nesties, Heart Pearls, Doiley, Flowers
DP: Bo Bunny, Bazzill

2010-03-24T09:15:00.003Z

New Magnolia Stamps

The new collection of Magnolia stamps are available for pre order at Sir Stampalot and they are all gorgeous. This one is Bridesmaid Tilda and she is my favourite, she is so pretty. You can take a sneeky peek at all the others (and maybe order a few!!) here.
Have a wonderful Wednesday.

2010-03-23T11:36:00.004Z

Magnolia Down Under - Plain + Simple Tilda Card

There is a fab sketch at Magnolia Down Under this week and seeing as I haven't joined in any of their challenges for so long I decided to give it a go. I have made a very simple Tilda card, with no bought flowers or ribbon! The images have been coloured with Distress Inks and the flower punches are EK Success.
It is such a beautiful day here and I have already cleaned some windows and spent 20 mins on the Cross Trainer - the winter belly has to go!!!! I am just about to write myself a little list of 'must have purchases' at the NEC on Thursday.
Enjoy your Tuesday.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Through My Heart Collection 10 - Tilda Writing Diary, School + Travel Collection 08 - Pile of Covered Books
Tools: Distress Inks, EK Success Punches, MS Punches, Pearl Pen
DP: Graphic 45, Bazzill

2010-03-20T09:03:00.004Z

Just Magnolia Easel Card

This weeks challenge at Just Magnolia is to make an easel card. It's so long since I joined in this challenge so I decided to make a card for it. I have used Tilda with Vintage Roses which I have coloured with Distress Inks. The gorgeous papers are from Magnolia, and are available from Sir Stampalot. I have punched lots of flowers with EK Success punches and used a pearl pen in the centres.
I hope you have a fab weekend and manage to find some crafting time! Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Jolly Snowy Collection 09 - Tilda with Vintage Roses
Tools: Distress Inks, Wizard, Nesties, EK Success Punches, Pearl Pen
DP: Magnolia

2010-03-18T06:17:00.005Z

Cute Card Thursday 'Anniversary'

This weeks theme at Cute Card Thursday is anniversaries. I made this card for a friend of mine and her hubby as it's their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, the same day as mine but we have only been married 18 years! I have used 2 Magnolia images, which I've coloured with Distress Inks and papers from Cosmo Cricket. The heart was cut on the Cricut and I have stamped it with a Hero Arts 'Love' stamp, added some flowers and pearls and lots of glitter.
I have got to make hubby another anniversary card later as I made one the other day and forgot who it was for so it ended up been very pink and girly - don't think he's appreciate that!!!
Have a good Thursday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Through My Heart Collection - Edwin With Tie, Love Collection 09 - Shy Tilda, Hero Arts - Love
Tools: Distress Inks, Stickles, Cricut, George Cart, Pearls, Flowers, MS Punch
DP: Cosmo Cricket

2010-03-17T07:59:00.003Z

NEC - Hobbycrafts Show

I'm off to the show next week and was wondering if anyone had a discount code for the tickets.
Many thanks, Andrea x
Have a good Wednesday!

2010-03-11T06:15:00.004Z

Cute Card Thursday 'Celebrations'

The challenge at Cute Card Thursday this week is Celebrations. I have used a Magnolia stamp from the Easter 2009 Collection, Tilda with Lamb which I have coloured with Distress Inks. The butterflies are a Martha Stewart punch and the papers are K + Co.
Have a great Thursday!Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Easter Collection 09 Tilda with Lamb
Tools: Distress Inks, Wizard, Nesties, Leone EM Punch, Martha Stewart Punch, EK Success Punches, Pearls
DP: K + Co

2010-03-10T08:50:00.004Z

Magnolia DT Card

Here is another Magnolia DT card using stamps from the Easter Collection 10. I have used Broom Tilda and the fabby 'With This Small' text. The scruumy papers are from Magnolia and I have coloured Tilda with Distress Inks and added some flowers. This is such a terrible photo, my hubby has been using my camera and I think he has changed the settings although of course he swears blind he hasn't!!! I have already posted the cards to Sweden so it's too late to take another photo.
Have a great Wednesday and enjoy the sunshine!
Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Easter Collection 10 - Broom Tilda, With this Small Text,
Tools: Distress Inks, Martha Stewart Punch, Stickles, Wizard, Nesties, Flowers, Feathers
DP: Magnolia

2010-03-08T08:57:00.004Z

Magnolia DT Card

Here is another Magnolia DT card using some of the images from the new Easter Collection 10. I have used the gorgeous Tilda with 3 Flowers image and sat her on a wall from an older Magnolia collection. The papers are from Magnolia and I have stuck the bunny on with 3D foam - have you noticed his little flowersoft tail! I also added lots of flowers and leaves.
Well we have got a car (collecting it Friday!). I haven't sat it yet as Alex was too small to go on the test drive, but we had big hot chocolates from Starbucks while we were waiting for hubby and Grant so that made up for it. I didn't even go to the craft shop as the car was slightly more than we were planning on paying so I will have to be good for a while now!
Have a good Monday, the weather is gorgeous here.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Easter Collection 10 - Big Hoppy, Tilda with 3 Flowers, Magnolia + Lilac Collection 08 - Tilda's Wall
Tools: Distress Inks, Flowersoft, Flowers, Leaves, Pearls, Paper Lace, Ribbon, Feathers
DP: Magnolia

2010-03-06T22:05:00.005Z

Magnolia DT, Quixotic Challenges + Simon Says Stamp Challenge

This is the first of my DT cards for Magnolia using stamps from the new Easter Collection 10. These new stamps are so sweet and they are lovely to colours. I have coloured the images with Distress Inks and used papers which are also from the new Magnolia Easter collection. I added some scrummy flowers and a small butterfly punched with a Martha Stewart punch. I am also entering this card into the Quixotic challenge of leaves and the Simon Says Stamp challenge to make a girly card.
I hope you are having a good weekend, we are off looking for a newer car tomorrow, luckily there is a craft shop near to the garage (and a McDonalds!!)

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Easter Collection 10 - Tilda with Spring Bundler, Three Eggs
Tools: Distress Inks, Stickles, Martha Stewart Punches, Flowers + Leaves Magnolia
DP: Magnolia

2010-03-04T06:12:00.003Z

Cute Card Thursday 'Green' Challenge

The challenge at Cute Card Thursday this week is to make a card which is mainly green. I have used a Magnolia from last years Easter Collection, Easter Tilda and some very old papers which I think were from a TSV about 4 years ago!! Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks and I have added some scrummy flowers and swirls.
Have a great Thursday!!Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia Easter Collection 09 - Easter Tilda
Tools: Distress Inks, Pearls, Flowers, Cuttlebug, Martha Stewart + EK Success Punches

2010-03-02T14:42:00.003Z

Tilda in the Kitchen Card

Here's a Magnolia card which I have made for no reason other than I felt like it!! I got this sideboard stamp when it was released but this is the 1st time I have inked it up and I thought it went really well with this older Tilda image. The images have been coloured with Distress Inks and the papers are Graphic 45. I have punched some flowers and swirls with EK Success punches and added a few pearls.
My Tim Holtz TSV arrived yesterday, I really am enjoying reading the book and the different techniques look great and my fabby Magnolia DT kit arrived this afternoon, I can't wait to ink up the new Easter stamps but it will have to wait until tomorrow as I have work tonight! The stamps are gorgeous as are the papers and they are all available for pre order from Sir Stampalot.
Have a good evening.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Kitchen Sideboard (Yummy Tummy Collection 09), Tilda with Apple Pie (Party Vacation Collection 08)
Tools: Distress Inks, EK Success Punches, Martha Stewart Punch, Pearls, Cuttlebug
DP: Graphic 45, Bazzill

2010-02-28T16:02:00.003Z

Sketchy Colours + Just Magnolia

I'm having a big sulk today as my Tim Holtz TSV still hasn't arrived and I was looking forward to spending the day playing with it!! I decided to make a card instead and this is what I came up with. The colours are for this weeks Sketchy Colours challenge 'Red, Pink + Turquoise' and at Just Magnolia the challenge is to make a Birthday Card. I have used an older Tilda from Magnolia, Tilda In Spring Rain and Bo Bunny papers. I haven't used this colour combo before but I really like it and will definitely be using it again. Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks (I am loving the new colours) and I have added some flowers punched with the EK Success Retro Flower punches and some Martha Stewart punched butterflies.
I hope you are enjoying your Sunday!Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Tilda in Spring Rain - Chasing Butterflies Collection 09
Tools: Distress Inks, Martha Stewart Punch, EK Success Punches, Glossy Accents, Stickles, Heart Pearls,
DP: Bo Bunny, Bazzill

2010-02-25T16:43:00.002Z

Yippee - Look What Arrived Today!

My 12 new Distress ink pads from LB Crafts were waiting for me when I got home this afternoon, the colours are gorgeous and I can't wait to have a play with them! Thanks Linda for the speedy delivery.

2010-02-25T06:22:00.006Z

Magnolia DT, Cute Card Thursday 'Ribbon' and Simon Says Stamp

Here is another Magnolia DT card from the latest collection, 'Through My Heart' which I have made for this week's Cute Card Thursday challenge of ribbon and the Simon Says Stamp challenge of 'Vintage with Flowers'. A little bit of a cheat I think but the raffia type stuff is called Abaca Ribbon, so I thought it would count!!!
I have stamped 'Ladybug Hearts' Tilda and coloured her with Distress Inks ( I can't wait for my new colours to arrive, hopefully very soon!!). The sentiment is the 'A Gift From The Heart' stamp and I just masked off the words A Gift. The labels have been cut with Nesties and the corners are from the Heritage cartridge for the Cricut. The flowers are from Magnolia and Wild Orchid Crafts.
I love this brown stripy paper which came in my DT kit but there is no name on it, I just wondered if anybody knows who the manufacturer is.
Have a fabby Thursday and don't forget you can pre order the Easter Collection stamps and papers from Sir Stampalot.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Through My Heart Collection - Ladybug Hearts Tilda, A Gift From The Heart Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, Heritage Cart, Wizard, Nesties, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Flowers, Stickles

2010-02-22T14:57:00.002Z

Magnolia Easter Collection

Magnolia will soon be releasing their Easter Collection and here is one of the new images. How cute is this? I can't wait to see the rest of the images.

2010-02-22T08:51:00.008Z

Ladybug Hearts Tilda

Here is another Magnolia card which I have made using an image from the new Through My Heart Collection. This is the super cute Ladybug Hearts Tilda which I have coloured with Distress Inks. The leaves and border punches are from Martha Stewart and I have added some flowers from my stash.
Have a good Monday!Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Ladybug Hearts Tilda
Tools: Distress Inks, Martha Stewart Punches, Flowers, Lace, Crackle Accents, Cricut Heritage Cartridge
DP: K + Co, Bazzill

2010-02-18T06:09:00.005Z

Magnolia DT + Cute Card Thursday 'Metal Mania'

This is another Magnolia DT card using stamps from the new Through My Heart Collection. The theme this week at Cute Card Thursday is Metal Mania and I have added 3 brads to my card. I have coloured the images with Distress Inks and added some Stickles for a bit of sparkle. I love this stripey paper but I'm not sure who makes it as it was in my DT package, as were the gorgeous flowers. I am also entering this card for the Quixotic Challenge, 'Something for Mum'.
Another quick post as I am so behind with things with the kiddies been at home.
Have a good Thursday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia, Through My Heart Collection - Tilda Writing Diary, Pink Collection 08 - Pink Bench
Supplies: Distress Inks, Sticles, EK Success Flourish Punch, Flowers from Magnolia, Lace, Pearls + Brads from stash

2010-02-15T07:10:00.005Z

Magnolia DT, DCM + Just Magnolia

This is 1 of my Magnolia DT cards using stamps from the scrummy new Through My Heart Collection. I have stamped and coloured 'Happy Tilda' with Distress Inks and used hearts cut with the Doodlecharm Cartridge on my Cricut. The sentiment is from last years Magnolia 'Love Collection 09' and the papers are Cosmo Cricket. This card fits this weeks Just Magnolia challenge - Love and DCM challenge -Hearts.
Have a good Monday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Through My Heart 10 - Happy Tilda, Love Collection 09 - Loving Greetings
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, Doodlecharms, Heart Pearls, Flowers, Corner Punch
DP: Cosmo Cricket, Bazzil

2010-02-14T09:09:00.005Z

Just Buggin 3D Challenge

This weeks challenge at Just Buggin is to make a 3D project, a bag or a box etc. I made a little heart bag cut with the Cricut for my hubby for Valentines Day and filled it with some truffles. The bag is cut with the Tags, Bags, Boxes + More, the hearts are Doodlecharm and the birds are from the Heritage cartridge. This was so quick to make and I have just added a touch of glitter to the birds, a red bow and a pearl heart. I Cuttlebugged the red heart, but you can't really see that on the photo!
I hope you have a fab Valentines Day and get some lovely pressies!Supplies
Tools: Cricut, Doodlecharms, Heritage, Bags, Tags, Boxes + More, Cuttlebug, Stickles, Ribbon, Pearl
DP: Bazzill

2010-02-11T06:02:00.006Z

Valentine Tilda

Here is my card for this week's Cute Card Thursday challenge which is 'In The Name of Love. I have used a Magnolia image, Cupid Tilda, a tree which I cut with the Cricut Heritage cartridge and some mini hearts (also Cricut). The papers are Bo Bunny and Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks.
Another bad week of blogging and a lack of card making!!! I always seem to be so short of time these days, although I do have quite a good excuse I think this week as hubby and the kids have bought me a Gypsy for my birthday on Monday. I've been busy playing with that and think I am just about getting used to it.
Have a good Thursday and a fabby Valentines Day!!

There are lots of Valentine themed challenges around this week so I am also entering this card into the following challenges;
Stamp With Fun - Hearts
Everybody Art Challenge - Valentine
My Time to Craft - Hearts and Kisses
Simon Says Stamp - Love
Lily of The Valley - Valentines

Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Cupid Tilda
Tools: Distress Inks, Glossy Accents, Cricut, Heritage Cart, George Cart, Corner Punch, Stickles, Pearl Hearts
DP: Bo Bunny

I have just found out that I was last weeks winner at Just Buggin with my Magnolia Wilma door hanger. Thank you so much girls you are really inspiring me to use my Cricut.

2010-02-05T07:08:00.011Z

Magnolia Heart Hanger

This is a little heart hanger which I have made using hearts cut on the Cricut and the super cute new Magnolia Wilma the Dog with Rose stamp which has been coloured with Distress Inks. The papers are Bo Bunny which I over stamped with a Hero Arts 'Love' stamp and added some flowers and pearl sprays from my stash.
This card fits 6 of this weeks challenges as there are lots of heart/Valentines themes out there.
Papertakes - Love Hearts
LOTV - Valentine
Secret Crafter - Hearts
Simon Says Stamp - Photo Inspiration
Double Dutch - Valentine
Just Buggin - Valentine
I'm hoping to ink up a few more of the new stamps this weekend if I get the time!
Have a good Friday.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Wilma the Dog with Rose, Hero Arts - Love Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, Flowers, Frond Punch, Pearls, Glossy Accents, Stickles
DP: Bo Bunny, Bazzil

2010-02-04T06:18:00.005Z

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

2010-01-28T06:02:00.000Z

Cute Card Thursday, My Time to Craft and A Spoonfull of Sugar Card

This is my DT card for the Cute Card Thursday 'Blooming Gorgeous' Challenge but I am also entering it into the following 2 challenges as it fits their themes, My Time to Craft 'Elegant Rose' Challenge and A Spoonfull of Sugar 'Open' Challenge.
I stamped the Magnolia So Spooky Tilda and coloured her with Distress Inks, distressed the edges of the papers and added lots of gorgeous flowers and a couple of pearl sprays.
I am still spending my time messing with the Design Studio for the Cricut which explains the lack of cards!!!
Have a great Thursday.Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - So Spooky Tilda
Tools: Distress Inks, Pearls, Flowers, Lace, Martha Stewart Punch, Wizard, Nestabilities
DP: Graphic 45, Bazzill

2010-01-25T16:10:00.004Z

Magnolia Down Under + Quixotic Challenges

I've finally got round to making a card, instead of just playing with the Cricut Design Studio!! This card will fit this weeks MDUC of Valentines and the Quixotic Challenge 'Ink Up An Old Stamp'. I have used a Magnolia image which I think is a couple of years old and some Yellow Bicycle papers. I have coloured Tilda with Distress Inks and the heart has been cut with the Cricut and embossed with a Cuttlebug folder, Vintage Writing.
I am hoping my hubby will have time to collect a parcel of flowers from the Post Office before his School Governors meeting as I don't want to have to wait until tomorrow night for them!!
Have a good evening.

Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, Cuttlebug, Mc Gill Punch, Flowers, Pearls, Ribbon
DP: Little Yellow Bicycle, Bazzill

2010-01-21T05:54:00.000Z

Cute Card Thursday 'Fairy Fantastic'

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to have a fairy on your card. I have used a CC Design Swiss Pixie on my card which is the nearest I could get to a fairy!!! The image is coloured with Distress Inks and the papers are from MME.
I haven't made many cards this week and I have been very bad at blogging as I have finally decided to get my Design Studio for the Cricut out of the box and have been spending the evenings playing with that!!
Have a good Thursday.Supplies
Stamp: CC Designs - Liesel and her Wheelbarrow
Tools: Distress Inks, Nesties, Wizard, Prima Blooms, EK Success Punch
DP: MME

2010-01-20T16:26:00.003Z

New Magnolia Release

The new range of Magnolia stamps are available to pre order from Sir Stampalot, be sure to pop over here and check them out as they are so cute, I have just got to order this little sweetie!!
Don't forget to pre order the 2nd Magnolia Ink magazine while you're there!

2010-01-17T20:50:00.002Z

Alex's Birthday and Sketchy Colours #7

The challenge at Sketchy Colours this week is to use brown and turquoise on your card and this birthday card which I made for Alex fits the challenge, he is 11 today.
I have used this fab Ian stamp from The Greetings Farm and some Kaisercraft papers. Ian has been coloured with Distress Inks, the arrows are cut on the Cricut and the 2 sentiment stamps are from Autumn Leaves. A quick post as I am off to watch Wallender!

Supplies
Stamps: The Greetings Farm, Autumn Leaves
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, Corner Punch, Pearls
DP: Kaisercraft

2010-01-14T06:12:00.000Z

Cute Card Thursday 'Pink + Grey Colour Combo'

This week's challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to use pink and grey on your card, I must say I found this really difficult as I'm not a pink girl!!! I have used an old Tilda on my card which I bought about 18 months ago and have only just got round to inking up - how bad is that? The papers are also some old ones which I found in my stash and I have just added some flowers, leaves and butterflies. As usual Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks and the labels are cut with Nesties.
I hope you will be able to join in this weeks challenge as we have a fab prize.
Have a great Thursday!!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda In Raincoat, Stampin Up - Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Martha Stewart, Leone Em, EK Success Punches, Nesties, Wizard, Flowers, Glamour Dust

2010-01-13T14:49:00.004Z

Magnolia Ink 2

The 2nd Magnolia magazine is available to order from Magnolia direct here or you can pre order it from Sir Stampalot.
It looks fabulous and I can't wait to see all the cards and project in it.

2010-01-11T15:19:00.006Z

Magnolia Down Under + Papertakes Challenges

I've finally got around to making another card, seems like ages since the last one!! This card fits the Papertake challenge of Something New, both the Magnolia Tilda stamp and papers are new and the Magnolia Down Under challenge which is to use a stamp or something for another use. This Tilda and the papers are from the So Jolly Winter Collection and I have used them to make a birthday card so I think this counts! The flowery swirl has been cut on the Cricut (I am determined to us it more this year) and I have added lots of Stickles to give a bit of sparkle. Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks and I added punched photo corners and pearls. Not a very good photo I'm afraid but the light is really bad here today, if you click on the photo it shows the true colours a lot better!
I hope the weather is getting better wherever you are, it is starting to thaw here at the moment.
Have a good evening.Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia So Jolly Collection - Christmas Eve Tilda
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, Nesties, Wizard, Flowers, Pearls, Lace, Stickles
DP: Magnolia

2010-01-07T05:59:00.000Z

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

2010-01-05T13:06:00.004Z

Magnolia Tilda Card

I made this card earlier and it fits in with 4 challenges, not bad going for me at the moment!!! I have used this gorgeous Vintage Tilda stamp from the Magnolia Jolly Snowy Collection, coloured with Distress Inks and some old K + Co papers. The heart has been cut on the Cricut, embossed in the Cuttlebug and then sprayed with Glimmer Mist to add some sparkle. I stamped the text onto the white flower and then added some Stardust Stickles to the roses.
We have had quite a lot of snow here overnight so the kiddies are off school and are out sledging at the moment and hubby hasn't been able to make it to work either! I hope you are having a good day and that the snow isn't affecting you too badly.The challenges this card is for are
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Hearts
Everybody Art Challenge - Favourite Colour Combo (Mine is Blue + Brown at the moment)
My Time To Craft - Blue + Brown Combo
Roses On Paper - Favourite Colouring Medium (Mine is definitely Distress inks)

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Vintage Tilda, Hero Arts - Text
Tools: Distress Inks, Stickle, EK Success Punch, Pearls, Flowers,Wizard, Nesties, Cuttlebug, Cricut
DP: K + Co, Bazzill

2010-01-03T14:31:00.002Z

Help Wanted!!

I'm after this Magnolia stamp and I can't find it in stock anywhere, does anybody know where I can get 1 from or have 1 for sale.Many thanks
Andrea x

2009-12-31T06:33:00.000Z

Cute Card Thursday 'Sketchtastic'

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is a fabby sketch by Caz. I have used one of my new Magnolias from the Winter Stampclub kit which I have coloured with Distress Inks. The background is stamped with an old PSX Love collage stamp and I have edged the card with Distress Inks. The paper is from a K + Co pack and I have used some Bazzil Card for matting and punching the swirls. I added some lace, a couple of flowers and some pearls and the smaller pearls are from a pearl pen.
Well I can't believe that it's New Years Eve, where did the past year go, it has flown by!! I hope you all have a great time tonight and I'd like to wish you A Very Happy and Prosperous 2010.

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Hearts, Loving Greetings Sentiment, PSX - Love Background. Penny Black - Snow Swirl
Tool: Distress Inks, Pearls, Mc Gill Punch, EK Success Punch, Lace, Pearls, Pearl Pen
DP: K + Co, Bazzil

2009-12-27T13:06:00.004Z

New Magnolia Challenge Blog

While having a bit of a blog hop I came across a new Finnish Magnolia Challenge which starts on the 31st Jan, you can check out all the details here.I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and got lots of nice pressies.

2009-12-23T20:55:00.003Z

Happy Christmas

I hope you all have a fabulous Christmas and a great New Year (and that Santa brings you lots of crafty goodies!)

2009-12-21T08:57:00.002Z

Stamp With Fun Challenge 38

The challenge at Stamp With Fun this week is a fab sketch by Tina. I have used another cute stamp from Bildmalarna, this one is Mimo Roses which I have coloured with Distress Inks. The label is cut with a Nesties die and I have added a few pearls and a flower.
Thanks for looking!
Supplies
Stamp: Bilmalarna - Mimo Roses
Tools: Distress Inks, Nesties, Wizard, Pearls, MS Punch

2009-12-17T08:10:00.003Z

Quixotic Paperie 'Lace' Challenge

This week's challenge a Quixotic Paperie is to use lace on your card. The lace on my card is in the center of the flower. I have used this cute Sarah Kay image which I have coloured with Distress Inks and Cosmo Cricket papers.
Have a good Thursday!Supplies
Stamps: Sarah Kay
Tools: Distress Inks, EK Success Punches, Stickles, Lace
DP: Cosmo Cricket

2009-12-15T08:49:00.005Z

Sketchy Colours 'Blue + Green'

While looking through some blogs I found a new challenge blog called Sketchy Colours and their theme this week is Green + Blue. I have stamped this cute CC Designs image Santa Brigitte and coloured her with Distress Inks. The papers are from Basic Grey and I have just added 3 blue gems and Glamour Dust to her wings, so this was a very quick card!!
I hope your Christmas preparations are going ok! I have finished my cards and have put all my Xmas stamps etc away until next year.
Have a good Tuesday.Supplies
Stamp: CC Designs - Santa Brigitte
Tools: Distress Inks, Gems, Glamour Dust
DP: Basic Grey

2009-12-14T07:57:00.004Z

Daring Card Makers 'Going Dotty'

It is so long since I have joined in with a Daring Card Makers Challenge but I have finally got round to it!! Their theme this week is to make a non Christmassy card which has dots on it but they have to be equal sized and spaced dots! I have used another cute image from Bildmalarna which I got from Bunny Zoe Crafts and Cosmo Cricket papers. The image has been coloured with Distress Inks and the heart 'button' has been cut on the Cricut.
Have a good Monday!

Supplies
Stamp: Bildmalarna- Mimosa on the Bench
Tools: Distress Inks, Cricut, Fiskars Punch, EK Success Punch, Glossy Accents, Stardust Stickles
DP: Cosmo Cricket

2009-12-11T16:19:00.005Z

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

2009-12-10T06:06:00.001Z

Cute Card Thursday 'Sew Beady'

This week at Cute Card Thursday we would like to see some beads on your card. At first I didn't think I would be able to join in this week as I have no beads but then while having a clear out I found some old oriental charms and one had these 2 beads hanging from it. I have used another CC Designs stamp, this one is Nora, isn't she a cutie. I have coloured the image with Distress Inks and used some MME papers. The mats have been cut with the Wizard and Nesties.
Have a good Thursday!

Supplies

Stamps: CC Designs - Nora
Tools: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Wizard, Nesties, SU Punch, EK Success Punches, Gems
DP: MME

2009-12-09T12:25:00.003Z

Whiff Of Joy 'Sparkle'

This is the 1st time I have been able to join in a Whiff Of Joy Challenge and I couldn't wait to use my new Wee and Christmas Tree stamp. The cute image is coloured with Distress Inks and the papers are from Basic Grey. I have added lots of Glamour Dust so it's really sparkly.
Enjoy your Wednesday!Supplies
Stamp: Whiff of Joy - Wee + Christmas Tree
Tools: Distress Inks, Snowflake Nesties, Wizard, Gems, Glamour Dust
DP: Basic Grey

2009-12-08T16:11:00.003Z

Everybody Art Challenge Red + Green

This weeks theme at Everybody Art Challenge is red and green. I have made a stocking shaped card using Santa Birgitta from CC Designs. The papers are from Basic Grey and I have coloured the image with Copics.
Supplies
Stamp: CC Designs - Santa Birgitta
Tools: Copics, Cricut, SU Punch, Fiskars Punch, Ribbon, Glamour Dust
DP: Basic Grey

2009-12-07T06:16:00.004Z

Just Magnolia + Magnolia Down Under Challenges

Here is a card for the Just Magnolia challenge which is to make a card for someone special, this is for my mum and the Magnolia Down Under challenge to have lots of sparkle etc on your card. I have use d Christmas morning Tilda and some Bo Bunny papers. Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks and the snowflake is cut with Nesties.
I think I have nearly finished my Xmas cards now, just a couple more to make and then everything can go away again for a few months. Have a good Monday!Supplies
Stamps: MAgnolia - Christmas Morning Tilda, Stampin Up - Sentiment, Penny Black - Snowflake Swirl
Tools: Distress Inks, Fiskars Punch, Nesties, Wizard, Diamond Dust, Button
DP: Bo Bunny

2009-12-03T06:03:00.001Z

Cute Card Thursday 'Girls + Swirls' Challenge

The challenge at Cute Card Thursday is Girls and Swirls. I have used a super cute Bildmalarna image which I got from Bunny Zoe Crafts, called Mimosa's Birdhouse. I decided to use Xmassy colours and to make the bird look like a robin, hopefully it's ok!!! I have coloured the image with Distress Inks and added swirls punched with an E K Success punch. The flowers and leaves are Prima and the papers are Basic Grey.

I didn't get round to using my Whiff of Joy stamps today as I was too busy playing with Tilly! Supplies
Stamp: Bildmalarna - Mimosa's Birdhouse
Tools: Distress Inks, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents, Punches, Gems
DP: Basic grey

2009-12-02T13:27:00.006Z

Spoon Full Of Sugar 'Non Traditional Xmas Colours' Challenge

This weeks challenge at A Spoon Full Of Sugar is to make a Christmas card using non traditional colours. I have used this super cute CC Designs Swiss Pixies Santa Birgitta image and some MME papers. I got the stamp for a friend from Bunny Zoe Crafts, wish I'd got myself one now!!! The snowflake is cut with a Nestie which I have covered it in Diamond Dust and the image is coloured with Distress Inks. Not a very good photo but it is grey and dark here again today.
My Whiff of Joy stamps have just arrived so I am hoping to get a chance to ink them up later. Have a good afternoon.Supplies
Stamp: CC Designs
Tools: Distress Inks, Wizard, Nesties, Diamond Dust, Glamour Dust
DP: MME

2009-12-01T08:53:00.002Z

My Time To Craft 'Winter Pals'

Wow 2 posts in 2 days, I must be on a roll!! This is the card I have made for this weeks My Time To Craft challenge where the theme is Winter Pals. I love this stamp which I bought a couple of years ago but unfortunately I can't remember the manufacturer. I have coloured the image with Distress Inks and just added a few snowflakes and gems and a piece of lace. A very quick card as I need to get on with my Xmas cards and do a bit of tidying around the house!
Have a good Tuesday.Supplies
Stamp: Unknown
Tools: Distress Inks, Wizard, Nesties, Gems, EK Success Snowflake Punch, Lace, MS Icicle Punch, Glamour Dust
DP: Basic Grey

2009-11-30T06:57:00.005Z

Magnolia Down Under and Stamp With Fun Challenges 'Christmas'

This weeks challenge at Magnolia Down Under and Stamp With Fun is Christmas. I have used Silent Night Tilda for my card. This is such a pretty image and lovely to colour. Tilda has been coloured with Distress Inks. The flower has been distressed and I have sprayed it with Glimmer Mist so it is really sparkly but it doesn't show up in the photo.
Have a good Monday.

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Silent Night Tilda, Merry Christmas Seal
Tools: Distress Inks, Mc Gill Punch, EK Success Punch, Glamour Dust, Flower
DP: Craft Creations, Basic Grey

2009-11-26T06:00:00.000Z

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

2009-11-23T08:43:00.004Z

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

2009-11-19T06:00:00.000Z

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

2009-11-16T07:10:00.005Z

Giant Christmas Peg

I haven't decorated a giant peg for a while so decided to make an Xmas one for a change. I have used papers from a MME paper pack and another of last year's Tildas, this one is Tilda with Newspaper.
My new Magnolia's arrived on Saturday from Sir Stampalot so I am hoping to get chance to use some of them today as the weather is awful. It's a perfect crafting day!

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Newspaper, Merry Christmas Sentiment
Tools: Copics, Gems, EK Success Punches, Glossy Accents, Peg
DP: MME

2009-11-13T07:35:00.003Z

Magnolia Santa Card

Here's another Xmas card which I made this week, using the cute Magnolia Santa image from a couple of years ago. The papers are Basic Grey and the snowflakes are cut with the Wizard and Nesties. I have coloured Santa with Distress inks and added a few punched snowflakes.
Quick post as I'm off out in a bit. Have a good Friday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Santa, Hero Arts - Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, SU Punch, EK Success Punch, Gems, Wizard, Nesties
DP: Basic Grey

2009-11-12T06:26:00.004Z

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

2009-11-11T08:46:00.004Z

Sketch Saturday + Everybody Art Challenge

Well I'm on a roll with the challenges this week, it must be the distress inks!! This card uses the current sketch at Sketch Saturday and also fits the Everybody Art challenge which is distressing. I have used another of the older Magnolia Xmas images and papers from Basic Grey. I have stamped the Magnolia Silent Night background on the oval and then distressed it using Broken China and Antique Linen ink pads. Tilda has been coloured with Distress inks and the border is punched with an EK Success punch. The sentiment is from a Hero Arts clear set and I have added a flower and leaves cut with a Martha Stewart punch.
Have a good Wednesday. I am a bit worried because Tilly is going outside for the first time today as she had her stitches removed last night. So I will be lurking by the back door all day!!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Skating Tilda, Silent Night Background, Hero Arts - Sentiment
Tools: Distress Inks, Lace, Flowers, EK Success + Martha Stewart Punches, Stickles, Wizard, Nesties
DP: Basic Grey

2009-11-09T16:52:00.006Z

Dutch Dare 'Felt' Challenge

It's so long since I have joined in any challenges as my mojo went missing big time!! It seems to have returned now and I have got back into card making again. I made this card for the Dutch Dare challenge which is to use felt on your card. I am loving using Distress Inks, they are fab and here is another card coloured with them. The circles have been cut with Nesties and I have distressed the paper and sprayed the rose with Glimmer Mist. The little green flower is felt and the pine branch is cut with a Mc Gill punch.
I am planning on having a card making day tomorrow assuming Tilly gets off my desk, she loves sitting there whilst I am crafting but has to play with everything!!Tilly looking very cute!

Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Tilda
Tools: Distress Inks, Wizard, Nesties, Mc Gill Punch, SU Punch, MM Felt Flower, Distressing Tool, EK Success Punch, Glimmer Mist
DP: Making Memories

2009-11-07T21:34:00.004Z

Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge 76 and Just Magnolia 'Distressing'

Here is a card which I have made following this weeks sketch at a Spoon Full of Sugar and the theme of distressing at Just Magnolia. I have stamped this sweet Magnolia Tilda and coloured the image with Distress Inks. The papers are Cosmo Cricket and the large snowflake is cut with a Nestie and covered in Diamond Dust.
Have a good Sunday!Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda With Heart Ornament, Old Wooden Bench
Tools: Distress Inks, Wizard, Snowflake Nestabilities, EK Success Snowflake Punch + Corner Punch, Diamond Dust
DP: Cosmo Cricket

2009-11-05T08:00:00.000Z

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

2009-11-03T16:51:00.001Z

Magnolia Winter Stamp Club Kit

I just thought I'd let you know that today is the last day for ordering the Magnolia Winter Stamp Club Kit. The kit is sure to contain some fab images and accessories, you can order it here.
Have a good evening!

2009-10-29T07:46:00.004Z

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

2009-10-28T08:00:00.001Z

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

2009-10-27T11:46:00.004Z

Papertake 'Spots + Stripes' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Papertakes is to use spots or stripes or both on your card! I have used some fabby spotty MM papers and spotty Bazzill for the main card. The labels have been cut with the Storybook Cartridge and the Cricut and the Santa is from Magnolia. I have stamped around the edge of the white label and the green MM paper with Distress Inks and a Penny Black swirl stamp and I've spritzed with Glimmer Mists to give lots of shimmer. The fur on Santa's clothes is Distress Stickles and he has been coloured with Copics. The sentiment is printed on the PC.

Tools:
Stamps: Magnolia - Santa, Penny Black - Snowflake Swirl
Tools: Copics, Cricut, Storybook Cartridge, Distress Inks + Stickles, PC, Pearls
DP: Making Memories, Bazzill

2009-10-22T07:08:00.000+01:00

Cute Card Thursday 'Candy Corns' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to have sweets or candy on your card, I didn't have any suitable images so I have used this fabby DP from Magnolia. The image is a Hanglar and Stanglar which I have coloured with Copics and I added some punched flowers.Supplies
Image: Hanglar and Stanglar
Tools: Copics, EK Success Punches, Leone EM Punch,
DP: Magnolia

2009-10-20T11:48:00.002+01:00

Papertakes Sketch 26

This week at Papertakes there is another fabulous sketch by Dawny. I have used the Magnolia Blueberry Tilda stamp and papers from Basic Grey. The flowers are made using EK Success punches and the frond is a Martha Stewart punch.Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Blueberry Tilda
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, EK Success + Martha Stewart Punches, Lace, Doiley, Glimmer Mist, Sakura Stardust Pen, Glossy Accents, Distress Inks
DP: Basic Grey

2009-10-19T07:49:00.001+01:00

Lynne's Blog Candy

Lynne has some fab blog candy up for grabs, you can check it out here and don't forget to have a browse in her online shop as well!

2009-10-15T16:07:00.003+01:00

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

2009-10-14T14:45:00.004+01:00

TMTA Autumn

I decided to have a play with my Alcohol Inks today, it must be about a year since I last had a 'mess' with them, you should see the colour of my hands, but they are great fun to play with!!! The beautiful stamp is from Crafty Individuals and I decided to use the background (which is much shinier than it looks in the photo) and image to make an ATC for this weeks TMTA challenge which is Autumn. I can't believe how many wrens there are about at the moment which is fab as they are 1 of my favourite birds.
I didn't get very far with the housework and it's nearly time to start making tea now, stuffed marrow - yummy!

2009-10-14T07:12:00.003+01:00

Tilda and Friends 'Paper Piecing'

This weeks challenge at Tilda and Friends is to do some paper piecing on your ATC. I have used a Tilda from last year's Xmas collection and some old K + Co papers I found while having a tidy up!
Have a good Wednesday, I'm off to do some housework!
Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia
Tools: Copics, Lace, Pearls
DP: K + Co

2009-10-13T13:06:00.003+01:00

Papertakes 'The Dark Side' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Papertakes is The Dark Side, to make a spooky card. I have used a witch stamp that I have had for ages, I think it is a Kerry Jo stamp?? The papers are from ProvoCraft and the image has been coloured with Copics.

2009-10-10T22:40:00.003+01:00

Magnolia Down Under 'Spooky ' Challenge

The latest challenge at Magnolia Down Under is to make a spooky Halloween card. I have used an ATC which I made last year on my card and put it on a punched panel of black card. This is a very quick card - which you can probably tell!!!
Have a good Sunday.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Tilda with Pumpkin, Ghost
Tools: Pro Markers, Dymo, Martha Stewart Punch

2009-10-09T07:14:00.004+01:00

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