Hello peeps,
Where has summer gone? I was so cold last night I switched the heating on for an hour which is madness in mid August!
Apologies for not making it round to many of you the last couple of days & thank you so much for your well wishes for my mum, she is still in hospital but despite being sick she looks amazingly well. We've no idea yet when mum will be able to go home, but I do know she'll have hours of all her soap operas to catch up on as she hasn't even seen a TV since she was taken into hospital on Friday night & she does love her soaps lol.
Today is new challenge day at
& this week our challenge is
For today's card I've rummaged in my stash and dug out some uninked cuties that I've had for probably over a year, shocking lol.
INGREDIENTS -
Sentiment - Magnolia
Medium - distressed inks
Papers - First Edition, Love Letters
Pearls - Melissa Frances
Lace - Prima
Flowers - Prima, Athena Aurora Pink
Sparkle - diamond stickles
Charm - Pewter Charms
Tools - MS Deco fab shells PATP, CC Designs butterflies, Nesties, MS Frond leaf punch, My Favourite Things Fancy Flourish die
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a whopping
$50 spending spree in the
Take a peek at the store blog for inspiration, new products and giveaways
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Magnolia Mania - half pearls, Oldie But A Goodie - the great outdoors, Papertake - bingo (middle row down-pearls, ribbon & free charm), Use It Tuesdays - Indian summer (I wish lol), The Crafty Pad - cute & girly, Whoopsi Daisy - anything goes, 2 Sisters - sketch, One Stop Craft - on the beach, Our Creative Corner - fun with fruit, Hooked On Crafts - sweet treats, Make It Monday - anything goes, Stamp Something - dog days of summer, Totally Papercrafts - food & drink
I so need to go in my craft room and play as I've some commissioned cards to make I just can't find any motivation at the moment, anyone know where I can buy some or have any to spare you could send my way lol.
Thanks for stopping by
Gorgeous card Mandy :-) Tilda is just soo cute sitting on the ice cream and all the papers, colours and details are all so girly and feminine ,,, lovely :-)
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Lols x x x
Wow Mandy this is gorgeous!! as usual!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cute! Love it :O)
ReplyDeleteLovely card Mandy, coloured beautifully. Well wishes to your Mum.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Elaine
lovely card and papers, I can't imagine sitting on an ice cream with the weather at the moment!
ReplyDeleteTilly
Beautiful! Love the image and that border is perfect for it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your wonderful work at THE CRAFTYPAD this week.
Hugs, Ali x
Hi hope your mum recovers soon. I have not visited for ages am a naughty blogger ! I have nit seen these stamps before. Loving the ice cream with these pretty papers and the MS punch is gorgeous around your creation. I find trying a new technique usually restores the crafty mojo like flicking through YouTube or slitcoast stampers for ideas. Kitty :D
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ReplyDeleteAww hun this is adorable, fancy forgetting about it!! Shame on you!! I hope your Mum gets well soon and that you find your Mojo too. I'm sure it won't have gone very far - probably hiding amongst the glitter somewhere!! LOL
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Dawn xx
shocking that you have super images like this un inked !!!!! but then isn't it nice to be able to delve into the forgotten and find such beauties, gosh your mum is going to be in soap heaven and have such a relaxing time on catch up. Gorgeous creation and love the delicate scrolls and the oh so pretty lace
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aka Kate xx
Hi Mandy,
ReplyDeleteJust love your card design and colours seen it on MiM.
Cheers
Sue N
Stunning card Mandy.Just love the layout and colours and such a cute image.Can`t help with the motivation i`m afraid,but i`m glad your mum`s doing ok.
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Hi Mandy, wow this one is stunning!! Love that border you made and the colours are right up my alley. Hugs, Frea
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy but you can keep the ice cream thanks, don't want it now as Tilda has sat on it, lol x Good news about your mum, hope she gets better enough soon for her to be discharged and get back to her soaps xxx
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ReplyDeleteJust a delightful card, love the image and the coloring, love all the extra little touches you added. Best wishes for Mom for a speedy recovery.
Judie
this is so beautiful!
ReplyDeletegreetings, Mandy
Very pretty, Mandy! Such an adorable image and your coloring is beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Our Creative Corner this week! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy hope your mum recovers soon, gorgeous card l love the image its so adorable and nice colours too:) Sandra H
ReplyDeleteMandy this is a gorgeous card, I love the punched border and the variety of papers are so pretty. Lee xx
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous, love the charm and butterflies, fab colouring too x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Mandy, love the edge and the flowers are so lovely,
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
This is so lovely. Saw it on MIM. Wendy x
ReplyDeleteHi ya hun
ReplyDeleteas always a totally gorgeous card, awesome colouring,beautiful papers & embelies, luv the edging, sue,x
Gorgeous Card Mandi, Love the Tilda sat on a Ice-cream cone....lol great detail too,stunning xx
ReplyDeleteSorry didn't know your mum was ill...been away on holiday. Hope she is soon home and on the road to recovery xx
A gorgeous card. I love the images and the layout is great.I hope your Mum gets out soon to watch her soaps.
ReplyDeleteNikki x
Oh Mandy this is a gorgeous card, love the image, does send a chill up my spine though lol. Hugs Teresa xx
ReplyDeleteFab card hun and yes freezing bum - great day here in Yorkshire today walking on the beach in shorts - some were in the sea in cossies - bit cold for that in my mind....even had an ice cream!...supposed to be nice again on Fri...may go again then..
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Sarah x
Such a cute Tilda Mandy! Hope your mum is home soon and isn't stuck to the sofa watching wks of soaps lol! Take care hun Hugs rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, your card is beyond stunning. I love every gorgeous detail. Thank you for sharing and joining us at Hooked on craft challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs Jackie
What a gorgeous card!!! It's so beautiful!! THanks so much for playing with us at Use it Tuesday!! - Heather B
ReplyDeleteWow, Mandy, I so love your card. All of the gorgeous embellishments are perfect. I really need to try the fancy edges on a card soon. It is such a wonderful look. A great take on the challenge teamie!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Christine
Yes, this is summer!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, now I have summer-feeling.
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Melodie
Wonderful card Mandy, sweet Tilda and fabulous details.
ReplyDeleteHope you Mum is back home soon.
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Debby
Gorgeous card! Those papers and colours are so pretty :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous, pretty card Mandy and yes, she must have a cold bum sat on that ice cream !
ReplyDeleteSending best wishes to your Mum and I hope she makes a speedy recovery.
Hugs,
Jo x
Beautiful card Mandy, such soft colours and great details. Thanks for joining us at Papertake Weekly
ReplyDeleteLouise
So gorgeous and pretty - love the border.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our 'food and drink' challenge at Totally Papercrafts this week.
Caroline xxx
Hi Mandy sorry to hear about your mum I do hope that she makes a swift recovery. I love your card it is full of so much sweetness, Tilda looks wonderful so do the colours and design a great source of inspirations.
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Lorraine x
Hi Mandy yes I can well see what you meant by a cold bum, it amazes me she has fallen through the icecream. Stunning card love it the details are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI do hope it wonte belong before your mum is home again. hugs Shirleyxxx
Awww this is so pretty, love the papers and cute image xxx
ReplyDeleteOh beautiful summer fun at it's best!! I love the embellies you used with this card, they're all perfectly placed and chosen! :)
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Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
This is a beautiful summery card, thank you for sharing with us at OSCC. Janet
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! Love that PATP punch! Thanks for sharing with us this week at WHOOPSI DAISY ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful summer card♥. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Marita♫♫
gorgeous sweet card, love the shape and papers used
ReplyDeletevery cute card with a funny image! thanks for playing with us at Use It Tuesday :)))
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, thank you so much for your adorable, I love your gorgeous get well card for me.
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Your came is absolute gorgeous, fabulous sweet Tilda and so many matching details.
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Heather xx
Gorgeous card Mandy, love the image and pastel colours. Thanks for playing along this week at An Oldie But A Goodie. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteThanks for joinging us at Use it Tuesday- UIT DT Haven
ReplyDeleteWOW! The details on this card are amazing! THe scalloped edges are beautiful and Tilda is adorable of course. Thanks for having Fun with Fruit at Our Creative Corner this week!
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, hope your Mom will be home soon!! Poor little Tilda, she can't be very comfortable sitting on ice, bad Mandy LOL!! But your card turned out lovely!! Great job hun!! Have a nice weekend, Hugs, Frea
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, those papers are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThat cut border around your card is fantastic, and I love the soft colors you used. Thanks for joining us this week at Our Creative Corner!
ReplyDeleteWOW .. really pretty card. Insanely wonderful colors and wonderful detail. I love it. Thank you for playing with us this week PTWC.
ReplyDeleteHugs Marika August GDT