A saucer of milk in yellow

Hello again, 

hope you are enjoying your Sunday, it's a beautiful day here today, after such a miserable week of rain we have glorious sunshine, it's hot already too,

love this weather :o)

I made this card yesterday, with this lovely LOTV stamp

A Saucer of milk

I've used Maja papers from the Spring Vintage collection

Tim Holtz Butterfly die

Spellbinders floral oval die

Martha Stewart leaf punch

and from The Ribbon Girl

 25mm Gold/yellow No 37 Berisford Satin ribbon, 20mm 'Angelica' Ivory tulle lace, 8mm Pearl brad Ivory Silk and 6mm Ivory flat backs Pearls.

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Challenges

The ABC Challenge ~ Not just one (3 or more embellies) (29th May)

Papertake Weekly ~ The sound of music ~ Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens (21st May)

Forever Friends ~ Anything goes (30th May)

Simon Says Stamp ~ Flower Power (22nd May)

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge ~ Favourite Embellishment Lace (22nd May)

Penny Black & More ~ Sew Special (28th May)

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and that's it from me!

I shall be back later to catch up with some blog hopping

Have a lovely Sunday whatever you are doing

Crafty hugs

Here come the boys ~ Must have buttons

Good morning Crafters

I can't believe it's Sunday again, that week went quick.

It's time for another challenge at Here come the boys and this time it's

Must have Buttons

I've used one of those lovely topper images from the LOTV art pads, I love them for making boys cards, they make life so much easier, these lovely garage papers are from Raspberry road and I've attached my buttons with twine on top of a piece of hessian.

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Don't forget to pop back to Here come the boys to see if you are our last challenge winner, your cards were brilliant, can't wait to see what your buttons cards.

Take care and have a lovely relaxing Snday.

hugs

Vintage blue

Good morning dear Crafters, 
I'm back again with another Vintage style card using these beautiful Vintage Garden papers by Pion,  I'm starting to forget what Tilda looks like 
I really must make a Magnolia card today :o)
I'm really quite pleased with how pretty this one turned out. 

I've used just a few Ribbon Girl goodies on this one

Angelica lace,

pale blue silk ribbon

pearl brad

and liking blue pearls.

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Oh Wow! 

Have you seen this...* The Ribbon Girl one day giveaway *

you must leave a comment and put the piccy on your blog with a link back to the Ribbon Girl blog ends 10pm tonight

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Challenges

Fussy & Fancy Challenge ~ Pearls and lace

Crafty Catz ~ 3 of something, 2 of Anything and 1 of what ever you want 

(3 layers of paper, 2 pearls (on butterfly) and 1 image)

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Well hubby has returned to work today so nurse Teresa must have done a good job looking after him lol, he's no trouble bless him. 

Have a superb weekend, see you tomorrow.

hugs

Another Criss Cross with Pion

Good afternoon all, 

Yes I'm back with another Criss Cross card, this time made with the Phlox papers in the Pion Vintage Garden collection, complete with a little postcard with sentiment, bookmark and seed packet.

 

From The Ribbon Girl I've used;

 'Teresa' lace :o)

key charm

pearl brad

little blossom flowers

Cosmos daisies

Chrysanthemum

sugar & spice pearls

and the little pin holding the calendar.

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CHALLENGES

Fussy & Fancy Friday challenge ~ Anything goes

Crafty Catz ~ Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp ~ Flower Power

Thanks for your kind wishes about my hubby on my last post, it turns out he has a bad bump on his head which we have to keep an eye on him, he's suffering whiplash and has a bruised spine, my poor man, so I'm taking good care of him. 
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Hope you are all well.
hugs 

Vintage Garden Collection papers

Good morning Crafters, 
I simply adore these gorgeous new papers from Pion
these are called Peony from the Vintage Garden collection

I love the little seed packets, book markers and tags you can make with them.

below is the card when open

I've also used these fantastic goodies from The Ribbon Girl which I think makes it extra pretty

 20mm Angelica Ivory tulle lace, 5mm flat Ivory bead string, 38mm fluted edge sheer organza ribbon, watering can charm, Ivory rolled rose & Natural twine. 
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Totally Gorjuss ~ Bingo, Lace, ribbon flowers
Sentimental Sundays ~ For a special woman
The Shabby Tea room ~ Photo inspiration
Songbird Challenge ~ Bloom & Grow
Cupcake Craft Challenge  lots of layers
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I have my poorly hubby home today, he had a nasty fall on Saturday as he was leaving work
so it's a trip to the doctors this morning to be checked over, he's suffering all kinds of aches, my poor man.
Have a great week and thanks for stopping by

hugs

Another Wonderful Ribbon Girl Giveaway...

Look at these gorgeous new goodies from The Ribbon Girl

Twine and flowers

All you have to do to be in with a chance to win these is to leave a comment on The Ribbon Girl blog and add this picture to your sidebar with a link back to the Ribbon Girl, the lucky winner will be called next Saturday 18th May

Good luck

hugs

Addicted to Stamps ~ Grey, Cream and Rose

Good morning and a happy Sunday to you

Challenge time again at Addicted to Stamps

and we are using 

Grey, Cream & Rose pink

I've been watching tutorials again as you can see lol, this one's called a tag in a box, here is the tutorial ... http://stampartic.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/tag-in-box-card-tutorial.html

the little tag slots into the side wallet and the wallet folds back into the main card/box

This is the second one of these I've made, I gave my Mum & Dad one for their Anniversary at the beginning of May and they loved it. so I thought I'd make another :o)

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I've used Maja papers, 

fluted edge sheer organza ribbon, Ivory string pearls, beautiful lace and sweet little blossom flowers (All from The Ribbon Girl)

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Happy Mothers Day to all of you celebrating Mothers Day today

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you can join us in our new challenge at Addicted to Stamps.

See you later

hugs

Peony ~ Vintage Garden ~ Pion papers

Good afternoon, hope you are enjoying the start of your weekend :o)
I just thought I'd blog this card as it's my first one using those very pretty new Pion papers called Vintage Garden

and a matching little tag too, 

All lace, red satin ribbon, twine and heart charm are from The Ribbon Girl. 

Enjoy your day, see you later

Hugs 

Princess Pea Tilda ~ Magic card

Good afternoon dear bloggers,

It's time for another challenge at Tilda's Town and this week it's 

Something old ~ Something new

You've probably guessed it, I've used the new Princess Pea Tilda and Tilda's Mattress

 and my old Magnolia Doily flower, old Swedish lace, dragonfly and swirl dies

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I've also used Maja papers from the new Basic Spring collection and 

gorgeous Emily lace, blue satin ribbon and blue pearls from The Ribbon Girl

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I hope you will come and join us in this fun new challenge

pop over to Tilda's Town and take a look at all the beautiful inspiration

Thank you for all your lovely comments on my last card, I'm still trying to catch up with all of your blogs...I'll get there :o)

Have a fabulous weekend

Hugs

xxx

Midweek Magnolia's Die-cuts and/or Punches

Good morning.... or is it? we have rain again boohoo!

I was so enjoying that lovely sunshine and I just bought a new patio set :o(

...guess I won't be trying that out for a while.

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Oh well at least the sun is shining on Tilda, she looks happy enough in sunshine yellow.

it's a Die-Cut and/or Punches Challenge over at Midweek Magnolias today

Yes Teresa's been playing with her Frantage again :o)

I used Maja papers, Tilda longstocking painted with distress reinkers

all these gorgeous goodies from The Ribbon Girl;

Pearl string, pearl brad, yellow satin ribbon, cream cotton lace, hip rose buds, Kort & Godt Chrysanthemums, Kort & Godt beaded rose and spotted dress charm. 

roses are WOC

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CHALLENGES

MDUC ~ SKETCH

IT'S A MAGNOLIA CHALLENGE ~ ENVELOPE CARD

MAGNOLIA MANIA ~ SPECIAL CARD SHAPE

LOVELY HANGLAR OR SWEET MAGNOLIA ~ ANYTHING GOES

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It's a great challenge, hope you will join us at Midweek Magnolias this week. 

Have a great Wednesday and see you again soon

hugs 

TILDA LONGSTOCKING for The Ribbon Girl Card Challenge

...And for my 3rd and final post today...

 it's also time for a Card Challenge over at The Ribbon Girls 

Our new challenge is to 'add a button'

I loved making this one, these papers are called 4th April by Maja Design, for a change I've made a criss cross card that opens.

From The Ribbon Girl I've used 

12mm white cotton lace,  38mm white spot organza, Pearl & Crystal branch, Stickles, 

Key Charm, Pearls ~ The blues, Kort & Godt Chrysanthemums, beaded berries, Natural button twine, Light blue small plain button

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There are two great prizes to be won in this 'Use a Button' Card Challenge 

...and there's some super inspiration waiting for you over on The Ribbon Girl blog

Have fun making those cards! 

Hugs 

 

Here Come The Boys ~ Paper piercing Challenge

Hello... I'm back again.
Yes it's time for another great challenge at HERE COME THE BOYS and we are paper piercing this week, as you can see I've paper pierced Edwin's shorts, T.shirt and shoes

I've used shabby white Frantage for the white sandy beach and added seashells

Also used this little bottle from The Ribbon Girl and I put some Tim Holtz film ribbon inside.

there's a lovely little passport charm too in the bottom left hand corner.

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Come and take a look at what the clever DT have made here

Have fun paper piercing, we can't wait to see your cards.

Hugs

Guest DT for A Die for a Sketch

Good morning, 

I hope you are well this morning :o)
I'm happy to say my head is better, no more headache :o)
I don't think I've ever had headache that last that long before.

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About a month ago I was asked if I would like to be GDT for 

A Die for a Sketch and I happily accepted, this is a special day for them as they are celebrating with a blog hop

This is the new sketch for today

 ...and this is my card

I've used this sweet Tilda in Cotton dress

These are the Maja Vintage Summer Basics papers

pretty carnations and diamante swirls from The Ribbon Girl

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Order of the blog hop is as follows

First STOP: DT Dunja

Special Guest Alberto    

NEW DT Fleur

Special Guest Alison 

DT Gaby

DT Ilonka

Special Guest Joann 

DT Judy

DT Kelly

Special Guest Vicky B. 

DT Marjolein

NEW DT Marjoleine 

Special Guest Ruby

NEW DT Miranda

DT Nancy

Special Guest Teresa 

DT Tamy Louise 

DT Willie

Special Guest Vicky P.  

Last STOP: A DIE FOR A SKETCH CHALLENGE BLOG 

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I hope you will play along with this fab challenge, it's a great sketch to work with

Just take a look at what the fabulous DT have made here 

Thanks for asking me ladies. 

See you again later

hugs

Tilda with cork screws

Good afternoon dear Crafters, 

I hope you are feeling well, I've had an awful thumping headache the last few days and haven't done much crafting :o(

I did want to get this one blogged for the

 Magnolia Down Under Challenge ~ Button it up 

I've used; Tilda with corkscrews

Maja design papers ~ shall we have coffee

Lace, tulle, buttons and Anchor thread, rolled roses, vintage roses, cosmos daisies, pearl brads, pearls, blossom flowers and rose leaves, all from The Ribbon Girl.

Magnolia Dies ~ bloomy tag, keys and doily flowers

Thank you for looking,

 I'm off to get a couple of paracetamol for my poorly head and have a lie down.

See you later

hugs