Good morning peeps,
Apologies for being such a bad blogger, I've been feeling poorly for a few days and to be totally honest I couldn't be bothered with anything, hopefully another day of antibiotics & I'll be back to my usual self.
Today I have a couple of cards to share, the first is my GDT card for the lovely ladies at
and the challenge this fortnight is
Ingredients -
Image - Magnolia
Medium - distressed inks
Paper - Creative Imaginations
Ribbon - May Arts
Pearls - Melissa Frances
Tools - Magnolia Doo Hickey swirls, Whiff of Joy tag die, nesties, Woodware mini butterfly punch, MS Vintage Floral PATP
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
The Pixie Cottage - sketch & ribbon, Allsorts - free and easy July, The Crop Stop - get wet (distressed inks), Crafty Catz - tags, Fairy Fun Fridays - holidays, Miami Doodles - at the beach, Crafts & Me - summertime, Divas By Design - pastels, My Mums Craft Shop - pearls & swirls, Really Reasonable Ribbon - cool it, The Crazy Challenge - summertime, Kreative Stamp Friends - summer, Ooh La La - tag it, Dream Valley - summer
I also have my Paper Play DT card to share which I am late posting due to feeling poorly, sorry girls x
Ingredients -
Image - Meljens (this weeks sponsor)
Medium - distressed inks
Papers - Magnolia & Raspberry Road
Pearls - Melissa Frances
Fancy Corner - e-crafts
Flowers - Prima, Wild Orchid & Kort & Godt
Lace - Wild Orchid
I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Aud's Sentiments - more than 2 words, CRAFT - butterfly's, Stampin' For The Weekend - wings & things, Scrap Creations - recipe, Stamps & Fun - lace, Magical Monday - texture, Digital Tuesday - spellbound
My friend Ali is on her way round for coffee armed with her new box maker she's having trouble working out how to use, god I hope it's simple it hurts too much to think lol.
Thanks for stopping by



76 comments:
WOW Mandy, your cards are gorgeous. Thank you so much for entering our challenge at ALLSORTS this week, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
Hugz Fleur xXx
Stunning creations baby girl am green with envy at your awesome colouring..gorg embellies & colour combos..sorry bout your chest infection..great advice from the TT girls tho..says me aving a belly larf..LOL
smiles mummy xxx
aw hun sending get well wishes and super huge hugs to make you feel so much better, although if you created these beauties whilst feeling poorly my do I envy you your talent, both such beautiful creations
Hugs Kate xx
wow two completely gorgeous cards, great colour schemes and embellies on both. hope you feel better soon x
These are both gorgeous cards Mandy, love the seaside them. Hope your feeling better soon, seems to be a lot going round
Clairex
Wow Mandy these cards are absolutely gorgeous!!!! The colors and the designs are Fabulous!!!! Hope you feel better soon!!!!
Wow these are gorgeous great images and great caards:) Sandra H
Sorry to hear you are unwell again Mandy, you really ought to take care of yourself and not overdo everything........nag nag nag
Loving both of your DT cards, as always your work is perfection. Sending you hugs and hope you enjoy the weekend, Annette x
Hi Mandy, I love visiting your blog and your cards always make me smile :) These cards are both so pretty. I love the monochromatic feel of each one. I can't decide which one I like best today - I think I'm leaning toward the purple one. The distress inks on watercolour paper look amazing.
Mandy sorry you have been poorly. Hope you feel better soon. This card is beautiful as always. Sheryl x
oh mandy your cards are both beautiful....thanks for joining us this week at Craftcatz x carol
Love both your cards, the colours you haves used are 2 of my favs purples being no.1.
Two fab cards Mandy, I really hope your feeling better by now, take care.xx
Hope the antibiotics have kicked in and you are feeling a little better!!! Did you manage to sort your friends Box maker out without too much of a headache!!! lol
Two beautiful cards just adore the magnolia I love this image will have to see if I can get it and the matching papers and flowers just perfect.
The purple card is just so pretty the image is adorable and looks fab with all the pretty detail.
Have a good weekend. Love Chanelle xxx
Mandy, Two fabulous cards! Just adore everything about them both! Hope you enjoy your boxmaking - oops sorry your coffee!! Have a great weekend! Sheila:)X
Hi Mandy, wow, two beautiful cards. Great colors and stuff. Hope your feeling better soon.
Hugs, Yvon
This is beautiful. Thank you so much for playing along with our challenge at Cropstop
Hugs! So sorry you haven't been feeling well! I've been struggling myself, so I understand. Only my crafting comes to a halt, and yours is still stunning, lol!!! Brava, Cara!!!
A pair of stunners Mandy !! Sorry you haven't been feeling well, hope you get back to normal soon, miss you when your not around !!!
Hugs, sandra xx
Hi Mandy
Sorry to hear you're poorly, hope you're better soon. I've been a bad blogger too, but that's cos we got our first puppy last weekend! :D
Stunning creations as always, I love the colours and beautiful embellies on both cards!
Take care :)
Kelly.x
So stunning Mandy! Lovely cards. Kim
Hope you feel back to normal soon. No fun feeling poorly.
Both your cards are beautiful. Your color schemes, coloring, and gorgeous embellies are all perfect!
Thanks for playingr along with The Pixie Cottage sketch/Wrap It In ibbon challenge this week!
Nancy
Hi hun
aww hope you feeling better soon, two totally awesome cards as always,sue,x
Two gorgeous cards. I love the ribbon detail on the first and the image is fab on the second. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Nikki x
Beautiful cards...such cute images...thanks for joining us at SFC.....
Hugs
Bella
Gorgeous as always, I have a little surprise on my blog for you..... hugs Aly xxx
Hope you are feeling better soon xxx
wow mandy...this is stunning, love that little Tilda too!!
Fi
x
Fab design thanks for joining us CRAFT this week.
Kerry
Beautiful, soft, pretty cards Mandy.Sorry you are feeling so poorly.Get well soon.
Luv CHRISSYxx
Hi Mandy,
Such sweet cards, this image is priceless.
Sorry you are feeling punk, it hit e too today, hope we both feel better.
Happy weekend.
Judie
Mandy, What a gorgeous card. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.
Simply stunning cards! Congratulations on your upcoming 24th wedding anniversary. Wonderful! We were very young also and will be celebrating 35 years in October!! Thanks for playing along with our CropStop Challenge Blog!
Mandy sorry you have been poorly. Hope you feel better soon. Both your cards are beautiful as always. I just read your previous post about the BMX bike, you always make me smile when I visit. Hugs Jodie from Oz xx
Two fabulous cards Mandy, lovely pretty colours and gorgeous flowers. Hope you will be feeling better soon. xx
Hi,
both cards are again so wonderful with beautiful colours.
FANTASTIC!!!!!
Hugs
Melodie
So sorry to hear you're not well. I hope that you soon feel much better, Hugs.
What a beautiful card, I love the soft colours :o)
Jackie xx
Wow Mandy, your cards are beautiful and so perfect in styling and colouration... get well soon.
Thanks for playing with us at Creative Stamps Friends
Hugs Anja
Stunning cards Mandy, love the colours and the gorgeous details. Hope you are feeling much better soon xxx
Wow Mandy these are gorgeous. Teresa xx
Gorgeous card, Mandy! I love all the ribbon on the first one (Thanks for joining in at Dream Valley!) and the colours and image on the second are lovely :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
they are both stunning dear... congrats for the gdt!!! =)
and thanks for playing along at THE PIXIE COTTAGE!!
hugs
Sadia
And here's me thinking you are still recovering from your BMX experience Mandy, hope you feel better soon. Beautiful cards as always. Take care Hugs Jo x
Hope your feeling better soon. Love the butterflies and flowers on your cards.
Absolutely fabarooni.xx
Hi
Wow, wonderful.
I love it. Thank you for
Playing SFC.
Hugs Nadine
thanks so much mandy to do a wonderful card as GDT for TSM
xoxo BA
Truly amazing awesome card! Your ribbon is gorgeous! Your coloring and design is absolutely mind blowing! Thank you for enter our Sketch/Wrap it in ribbon challenge over at The Pixie Cottage!
Hugs,
Wendy
Wow this is a wonderful creations, beautiful colour theme and image this is absolutely fabulous colouring,
thank you so much for joining us at the Crafty Catz Challenge Tags Tags Tags and we hope you stop by next week and join in,
Good Luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget :0) x
Crafty Catz DT
Love your card, great colours, thanks for joining us at OLLCB this week
Super sweet blingy cards, Mandy! My my you are a busy girl! hope you are well these days! Thanks so much for being on holidays with us at FFF this fortnight! Don't forget that Prairie Fairy Designs has a HA----YOOG Super Summer Fun Sale of 35 images & 10 sentiments for one great price! Come check it out.
Wonderful, gorgeous cards, love these images.
luv
Debby
Beautiful, gorgeous, lovely!!!!
Love the ribbon and soft pastel colours.
Thanks for joining us at Ooh la la; we hope to see you again soon. DesigNeAl x
Lovely card and thanks for joining CC this week.
Way to get wet! Cute entry in this week's blog at CropStop.com Hope you feel better!
This is so gorgeous! So much texture! Great embellishments! Thanks for playing along with the Magical MOndays Challenge!
Great project , thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week and good luck! Don't forget to check back with us again on Thursday for our new challenge and to check if you have won or made our Top3.
Jo and Tigerlover.
I think both of your cards are wonderful, and your colouring is superb. Thanks for joining us at Magical Mondays,
H xx
Awwwww this is sooooo cute, thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments for our challenge! Hope to see you again for our next challenge! Tammy DT
Mandy your Tilda card is so soft and beautiful, the flowers are gorgeous and your edges are always so beautiful, think I need to invest in some more punch around the pages, wow! Thanks for joining us at Prairie Fairy Fridays you know we're so happy to have your amazing work!
Awwww, your cards are so darn cute - as always. <3 Thanks for joining us at MMCS challenges this week! Hugs!
P.S. I'm sorry because I've been so quiet lately - ever since June we've been having a crazy time at work. *sigh*
Mandy, your cards are gorgeous as always! I love the designs and your coloring is excellent.
Hugs, Rleen
Such a gorgeous card. Thanks for playing at Crafts and Me this week. Hugs....Mona
Very, very pretty! Love how you wrapped it in ribbon. Thanks for sharing with us at The Pixie Cottage! Hope to see you again next week. Hugs, Karen
Wow truly stunning, beautiful both cards! You did an amazing job and such a great eye for detail!
Thanks for playing along with us at "Fairy Fun Fridays" and good luck! :D
Hugz,
xx Tracey xx FFF/DT
Your cards are fantastic! Thanks for playing along with us at Really Reasonable Ribbon!
This is great - love it!
Thanks for joining in the fun at Aud Sentiments
Rx
Wowzers these cards are amazingly beautiful! I'm glad you're feeling better and back to crafting. You did an amazing job. Thank you for joining in our CropStop challenge. Hugs, Rosie
stunning summer cards ~so beautifully coloured~ and delicate details!!
thanks for joining us on CREATIVE STAMP FRIENDS!
vanessa xx
Beautiful Creation! Thanks for playing the CropStop Challenge!
Wow, Mandy. Both cards are wonderful!!! Thanks for joining us at SFC.
Hugs Nadell
Xoxo
Both your cards are very beautiful! <3
Fabulous cards. I love all the textures you added. Thanks for joining us at Magical Monday Challenges. We have another fun challenge starting today - Red and Teal color combo. Just remember, you must use a Magical Character to enter.
~Lacey
www.stampandcreate.com
Magical Monday Challenge DT
Both cards are absolutely stunning and the flowers are soooo pretty. Lee xx
Hello.
These are some beautiful pieces of work.
Thanks for sharing and joining us at Mami Doodles. Good Luck.
Manuela
Gorgeous card, Thank you for playing along with us on Really Reasonable Ribbon !
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