Bunting

Afternoon All,

So today we have a new challenge over at Digi Doodle Shop and it's to use Bunting,

 I have actually never put bunting on my cards before but as it's so on trend

 I just had to give it a go and since I recently purchased the gorgeous Pennants Die from Whiff of Joy

 I thought it would be the perfect time to try it out. 

I love the way it turned out.

I have also used the fab  Emily Hug A Heart Digi Stamp isn't she just a cutie !!! 

 I have also made this card for a very special cause

 I recently took part in a Whimsy Stamps Birthday Blog Hop

and as I was hopping along I came across Patricia's Blog.

 If you pop on over you can find out more information but to cut along story short 

Patricia's Cousin was diagnosed with Aggressive Breast Cancer

 and had to have both breasts removed. 

So as a special surprise for Susan Patricia has asked if fellow crafter's 

would like to send her a card.

 I think this is a great idea and hopefully will brighten up Susan's days. 

So I have made this card for her hope she likes it :)

If you would like to send Susan a card visit Patricia's Blog where you will find

her email address and more details. 

I will be sending my card off to her shortly :)

So enough chat here is my card for this weeks Bunting Challenge 

Recipe

Digidoodleshop Digi Stamp Emily Hug A Heart

Cardstock from the Papermill

Dp's from the First Edition 12x12 Spring Drop Paper Pad

Whiff of Joy Pennants Die

Wild Orchid Crafts Plum Divine Bakers Twine

Martha Stewart Floral Border Punch

Wild Orchid Flowers

Anita's Peel Off Alphabet Stickers Colored in Purple

Joy Crafts Orange Ribbon

Diamontes from stash
Stickles in Lilac 

White Gelly Roll Pen

Copics

V17,V15,V12,BG10,B02,B00,RV23,RV21,RV13,

YG03,YG00,YG06,YR07,YR04,R02,YR20,E02,RV42,E35,E33,E37

Challenges

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ Challenge 37 Anything Goes

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2012/05/simon-says-anything-goes.html Anything Goes
http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.com/ Week 51 Bingo (Lilac, Glitter, Bling)

Thanks for looking and hope to see you over at our Bunting Challenge 

Hugs Mandy xxx

Teepee card

Morning All,

I have been looking at some different card shape tutorials 

as am trying to step out of the box and try new things 

so today's card is a Teepee card and they are so easy to make 

I looked at a few tutorials on different blogs 

so won't be linking up where I got the details as I didn't write them down lol

 just type in Teepee card into search bar and you will find lot's of inspiration :)

I bought a few new stamps from Lili of the Valley so today's card is using

 the cute Never Too Old For Cupcake stamp which also comes with the fab sentiment :)

I still haven't got the hang of taking pictures properly in some you couldn't see the sparkle

 and in some it was so bright it hurt my eyes so this was the best one lol

Ingredients

Never Too Old For Cupcake Stamp from Lili of the Valley

White, Pink, Yellow Cardstock from the Papermill

Design Papers from the Nitwits Collection

Swirls Diecut Die on the Cuttlebug

Pearls from Create and Craft

Wild Orchids Flowers

Ice Stickles- Cherry Ice, Lemon Ice & Crystal Ice

Martha Stewart Circle Cutter

Promarkers

Soft Peach, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Cocktail Pink, Baby Pink, Pale Pink, 

Tan, Blush, Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Pastel Yellow

Challenges 

http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ Anything But Square

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ Challenge #37 Anything Goes

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ Anything Goes

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/ Week 156 Birthday 

Thanks for looking and for all the fab comments and HELLO to my new followers 

I will be back tomorrow with my DT card for Digidoodleshop.

Hugs Mandy xxx

Bookmark

Afternoon All,

Well this week's weather has been so nice 

it's been in the 20's most days this week :) 

it's so nice to see the sun here 

thought it had disappeared completely lol. 

I've been real busy with work this week

 so haven't had much time to play

 but did get a few mins last night to make

 my Mam's birthday cards better late then never 

as her birthday is today lol 

We are supposed to be going out for lunch tomorrow :) 

I also had time to whip up this 

quick bookmark using one of the fab stamps

 from Krista over at Saturated Canary 

this is Jenny isn't she just fab!!!

Recipe

Pink and white card from the Papermill

Nitwits Collection Bp's Butterfly Kisses(heartsgreen)

Die cut Swirls with Flourish Die on Cuttlebug

Ribbon from Stash

Sakura Gelly Roll Pen White

Diamonte Gems & Pearl Green Bow from Stash

Stix 2 Dimensional Pads

Promarkers

Antique Pink, Salmon Pink, Cocktail Pink, 

Apple, Meadow Green, Leaf Green, Tea Green,

 Cornflower, Denim Blue, Pastel Blue, 

Saffron, Vanilla, Blush, Soft Peach, 

Raw Sienna, Terracotta, Chestnut.

Challenges

http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/

Challenge #18 Bookmarks

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ 

Challenge 36 Fabulous Flourishes

http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

 Challenge #26 Swirls

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/

 Cupcake 193 Book Lover

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ 

Challenge 218 Pink & Green

http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/ 

Challenge #20 No Flowers Allowed

Thanks for looking

and for all the lovely comments

 they mean so much to me.

Hugs Mandy xxx

In the Pink with CAS

Morning All,

Well today I have tried to do a clean and simple card

 I found it hard not to put more embellishments and layers when I first started making the card up

 but as I kept going I found it easier to  just find a few pieces that looked good together

 well I think I have achieved a clean and simple card

 and will definitely be trying to do more in the future.

As you know I love Kenny K stamps and this girl is no exception this is Kitty Katastrophe she is fab!

this is also the first time I have tried coloring pink hair 

and I will be trying again with other colors and trying to build up a technique lol

Recipe

Digi Stamp from Kenny K- Kitty Katastrophe 

Black,White & Pink Cardstock from the Papermill

Computer Generated Sentiment

Gems from Stash

Self Adhesive Ribbon from Stash

Sakura Gelly Roll pen in white for Highlighting

Copics

C-7,C-5,C-3,C-1,RV02,RV04,RV06,B12,YR00,R32,E02,

YR02,RV13,RV21,RV34,RV10,RV23,R46,R95

Challenges

http://kennykkraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.com/ Challenge #93 No Designer Paper's

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ Challenge 35 - Tickled Pink

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ Clean and Simple

http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ Challenge #91 Make it Girly

http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ Challenge #25 What a wonderful Woman

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/ Challenge 192 Simply no Design papers Birthdays 

Thanks for all the lovely comments I really do love reading them and thanks for looking

Hugs Mandy xxx

Special Delivery

Good Afternoon,

Can't believe it's Thursday already the weekend is nearly here :):) 

So as it's Thursday that means it's time for a new challenge over at Digidoodleshop 

 This week's theme is Work Related :)

 I decided to use the fab Special Delivery stamp

 I think he is so versatile and can be used for male and female cards depending on the color scheme.

I decided to paper piece his Apron and add some shading with my Copics.

Recipe

White and Purple Cardstock from the Papermill

Bp's from the Kanban Female Background CD

Martha Stewart Circle Cutter & Cupcake Punch

Flowers from Stash

Diamontes from Papermania

Ric Rac Ribbon from Stash

Glitter in Gold from Deco Art Glamour Dust

Copics

E57,E37,Y15,V04,V17,V09,YR02,E11,E02,C-7,C-5,C-3,C-1,W-5,W-3,W-1

Challenges

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ Challenge 217 A touch of sparkle

http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Clean and Simple

Hope you join in with the challenge this week

Hugs Mandy xxxx

Scooter Boy

Morning all, 

Today's card is featuring one of my new Lili of the Valley stamps which i got yesterday

 this is Scooter Boy and he is from the new just released set of stamps

 how cute is he I can see so many uses for him already.

Recipe

White, Blue and Orange cardstock from the Papermill

BP's  and the Matching Brads are from the Papermania For Him Colossal Paper Pack

Sentiment is a freebie download that I got from Michelle Roo's Blog (thank you)

Ribbon is from Stash

Spellbinder Eyelet Circle Die

Stickles Glitter in Platinum around the Die

Blue and Orange Dew Drops from Personal Impressions

Glossy Accents on the Wheels and the Dogs Nose

Copics
YR04,B00,B12,YR02,C-1,C-3,C-5,C-7,E35,YR07,E31,Y28,B93,YR00,E93,E37,YR23,E21,B95,E57,B97,B02,E33

Challenges

http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ Favorite Craft Tool (Cuttelbug)

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ Challenge 34 One For The Boys

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/ Week 154 For a Man or Boy
http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup Anything Goes

Thanks for looking 

Hugs Mandy xxx

Time for Cupcake ?

Evening All,

Was having a bad case of the Monday blues :(

but came home from work today to see the postie had brought me my goodies 

from Liliofthevalley and Wild Orchid Crafts

 so started to cheer up and found an hour or two to make up 2 cards 

so I have one to share tonight and another for tomorrow. 

I am trying my best to find time to make blog more and make cards 

other then my commissioned ones.

So tonight I have used the gorgeous Birthday Fairy Lee from Mo's Digital Pencil Too 

such a cutie and wouldn't mind a bite of her cupcake right now lol!

Recipe

White. Pink & Yellow Cardstock from the Papermill

Digi Stamp Birthday Fairy Lee from Mo's Digital Pencil Too

Martha Stewart Circle Cutter

Nitwits Pinkyswear Background Paper Collection

Brads, heart doily and ribbon from Stash

Pearl Bow from Ebay

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts I used 

White with Pink Center Wild Roses 30mm & Pink Sweet Heart Blossoms

Diamond Sparkles in Butterfly Trails on the Cupcake

Diamond Sparkles in Fairie Kisses on the wings and dress

Copics

Y21,YR00,E95,YR23,Y38,YG00,Y02,Y06,Y08,RV23,RV13,YR61,RV42,RV10

Challenges

http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/ Challenge #18 Pink and Girlie!

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/Challenge 216 Food or Drink!

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ Sweet Tooth

http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ Challenge 91 Make it Girlie 

http://craftymesschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 8th Challenge Pink and Cute

Thanks for looking and of course a big thanks for all the comments on my last cards 

Hugs Mandy xxx

It was all yellow :0

Morning All,

Iv'e been so sick again this week have the flu :( 

and I find when i'm unwell I  really don't get to give my all to my cards :(. 

The only perk of being unwell is that I bought loads of goodies online

 I purchased some of liliofthevalleys fab stamps 

and some flowers, twine and decorative corners from Wild Orchid Crafts 

and I also called up to Kildare last week to visit a craft shop

 and spent a fortune but it has made me feel much better

 so I can't wait for the postie to arrive next week with all my goodies.

So I have gone with a simple type card today in a new shape for me I've done an oval card.

Iv'e used lying Tilda from my set of new stamps that I got awhile ago and haven't used yet.

Recipe

Magnolia Stamp - Lying Tilda

White and Yellow cardstock from the Papermill

Bp from the Meadow Lark Collection by Prima 6x6 Pad (New Stash)

X cut oval cutter

Papermania Boutique Capsule Collection Yellow Ribbon

Deco Art Glamour Art Glitter in Yellow Gold

Yellow Flowers from Stash

Yellow Pearls from Kanban

Copics

YR00,YR20,E93,R22,Y00,YR31,C-3,C-1,YR23,Y38,Y15,Y06,YR61,Y02,Y08,Y17

Challenges

http://midweekmagnolias.blogspot.com/ week #10 Monotone/chrome

http://officialmagnoliainspirationchallenge.blogspot.com/ #49 Bingo ( Yellow, Pearls, Shaped Card)

http://simplymagnolia.blogspot.com/2012/05/card-but-not-square.html A card but not a square

Hugs Mandy xxx

Bit of a pink theme!

Morning all,

Well I wonder if you have noticed that my last cards have had a bit of a pink theme well it wasn't done intentionally they just all seemed to scream color me and decorate me with pink lol 

Well today is no exception I made this card up last week and almost forgot to post it :(

This is the gorgeously cute Nevaeh from Saturated Canary isn't she adorable!!

Recipe

Digi Stamp Nevaeh from Saturated Canary 

White, brown cardstock from the Papermill

Bp Frou Frou paper pad from Kanban
Pink ribbon from Joy Crafts

Spellbinders decorative oval die

Martha Stewart Flower, Butterfly and Floral Border Punch

Pink and Green Gems form Stash

Computer Generated Sentiment

Ice Stickles - Icicle and Patina

Copics

BG96,BG93,R32,RV13,RV21,RV23,E77,E57,

YR23,E43,R35,YR31,E71,YR20,E51,YR00,E02

Challenges

http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/ Challenge #16-Happy Birthday

http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ Challenge 144-Spots and Dots

http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/ Challenge #9 -Punches/Die Cuts

http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/Challenge 2-Things with wings

http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/ #181 Celebrations

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ Cute, Cute, Cute 

Thanks for looking and a big thank you for all the lovely comments I've received on the last few cards

 and a big HELLO to my new followers 

Hugs Mandy xxx

Delores D'ammage

Good Morning,

Recently I won two Kenny K images of my choice so here is one of my chosen digis 

this is Delores D'ammage how cool is she I loved coloring her in.

 As usual pic quality isn't fab lol.

Recipe

Digi Image Delores D'ammage from KennyK

White,pink & black cardstock from the papermill

Bp from the Nitwits Grinnbeartoo Collection

Martha Stewart Border & Butterfly punch

Anitas large paper rosebuds in pink

Pearls in pink and black from stash

Sakura gelly roll pen in white for highlies

Copics

B00,YR00,E02,RV42,C-7,C-5,C-3,

C-1,R22,RV23,RV21,RV34,RV10,RV13,R17,R22,YR23,E37,E47,TR02,YR20

Challenges 

http://kennykkraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.com/ #91 Anything Goes

http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/ Challenge #17 Pink & Black

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Challenge 31- for a special lady

http://pixieduststudiopixiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Challenge #125 Flowers

http://cachallenge.blogspot.com/ Flowers

http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Challenge #113 flowers

http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes

http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ Challenge 143 Mother's Day or Girlie

http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ Challenge #78 Anything Goes

http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/ Challenge #8 Anything Goes

Thanks for looking 

Hugs Mandy xx

Games Over

Afternoon all,

Well it's that time again it's a new challenge over at  digidoodleshop  and the theme is an easy one this week it's  Anthing Goes :) I have a hard time making cards for boys :(:( but when I saw this guy I just had to make him into a card so today I have used Games Over (click on the name to bring you to the shop) I have also used the ticket tag sentiment which is FREE to download and comes with some more fun sentiments.

How fab is he I had so much fun making him. He seems very patriotic to England I think lol I love visiting London whenever I can so I don't mind using there colors lol  Of course I just couldn't resist adding some diamontes as they are my fav embellishment at the moment :) So we hope you can join us for our anything goes challenge and if you get the chance pop over and give my teamies some love I know there cards will be fab!!

Recipe 

Digi Stamp - Games over

White, Blue & Red cardstock from the papermill

Backing Paper is printed from the Kanban Stamp Background Cd

Stars punched with my Big red star punch don't know the name of it :(

Silver square diamantes from stash 

Hand drawn stitching around image and stars

Black inkpad used to distress edges

stix 2 3&1 mm foam pads

Copics

B97,B95,B93,R29,R37,C-7,C-5,C-3,C-1,E35,E57,E47,B24,R27

Spectrum Noirs for skin 

FS3,FS2,TN2

Challenges

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ 130 anything goes

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ 215 One for the boys

http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/ favorite embellishment 

http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ Challenge #24 use punches/dies

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/ 190 best of British photo inspiration

Thanks for looking 

Hugs Mandy xxx

Little Ballerina

Afternoon all,

Well what a week it's been I have had so many commissioned orders and more to come I am overwhelmed with orders but haven't got enough time in the day to do them all :(:( I only just got round to making this quick card for the Lili's little Fairies challenge cutting it fine right ? lol I also won a surprise pack of goodies from Wild Orchid Crafts on the last Lili of the valley Blog hop and got some gorgeous flowers, lace and pins I have used the flowers on this card :)

I have to say the card looks better in real life the colors look a bit strange in the pic but haven't got much light today :(

Recipe

Liliofthevalley stamp Little Ballerina

White, Pink and Brown Cardstock from the Papermill

Bp from the Nitwits Collection Grinnbeartoo I used Tickling and Rose heart pink

Xcut oval cutter

Floral martha stewart border punch

Spellbinder decorative oval die

Liquid pearls in Petal Pink

Glitter Glamour Dust in Crystal

Computer Generated Sentiment

Wild Orchid Crafts Bbay Pink Mulberry Paper Blossom Flowers

Edges of card and paper Distressed with Aged Mahogany Ink Pad

Copics 

E93,RV000, RV21,RV02,RV23,C-1,C-3,E33,E35,E37

Spectrum Noirs TN2 and FS6 

Challenges

http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ Sketch by Jacque

http://prairiefairyfridays.blogspot.com/ Challenge #77 anything with flowershttp://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ Birthday

http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/ Week 180 Recipe Challenge

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/ #78 Birthday

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ Anything Goes

http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com/Lots of Layers

Will be back tomorrow with another card 

Hugs Mandy xxxx