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Monday, 17 October 2011

Edwin & The Mad Hatter

Good evening peeps,
I've a quick post tonight as it's past bedtime really but I thought I'd just sneak this one in.
Today I have two little cards to share again, I think I'm getting back in my stride with card making again, there's no stopping me now, oh happy days lol.
Ingredients -
Medium - Copics
Papers - Pion & Graphic 45
Sentiment - Cats Life Press
Tools - MS Scallop Dot border punch, Whimsey snowflake, Nesties
The gorgeous taffeta ribbon I have been hoarding for I don't know how long but I wish I could remember where I bought it as I love it

I'm entering this little card in the following challenges -
Make It Monday - anything goes, Christmas Inspirations - die cuts/punches, Stamptacular - you choose, CRAFT - 1 ribbon, 2 shapes & some glitter, Creative Belli - chunky glitter

Next up is one of the cards I made for my baby boy for his birthday, he does love his cups of tea so when I saw this image I had to buy it as it's perfect for him and it did make him laugh
Ingredients -
Image - The Mad Hatter, Mo Manning, Medium - Copics, Paper - Tim Holtz, Sentiment - Cats Life Press, Stitch stamp - Magnolia, Ribbon - stash
I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Bronte & Bella's (Mo's) & My Mum's Craft Shop - inspired by a song (Tea for Two & Two for Tea), Cards 4 Men - make us laugh, Nettie G's Digital Gems - anything but rectangle, Sketch & Stash - sketch, Altered Alice (wk3 chpt8) - something that twinkles or shines, Sweet Stampin' - for men

That was a bit of a whirlwind for me but that means more time tomorrow for blogging :)
Thanks for stopping by

66 comments:

Fiona said...

wow Mandy...amazing cards, totally different but beautiful...fab little stitching stamp!!

Fi
x

kbrandy4 said...

Two absolutely gorgeous cards Mandy!! Gorgeous colours and layouts on both!! Have a good week hun!!

Hugs Hazel xx

Sandra said...

Wow Mandy these are just amazing :) Sandra H

Elaine L. said...

Great card, Mandy! Those threaded eyelets look real, and you've colored the image so nicely! Glad you joined us in Mo's Challenge.

Pendra said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards... you are amazing with the Copics! Love all the wonderful punchwork you do as well! BEAUTIFUL!

CARLA PREDIGER said...

Wonderful card. Perfect painting work. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges.

Luanne said...

very beautiful! cards.

Luanne
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CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Mandy
Both cards are gorgeous
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Melodie said...

lovely cards with beautiful colors. Your Coloration is masterful
Hugs
Melodie

Martinas Welt said...

Good Morning mandy,
your two new cards are amazing! And how different they are! But I love each one of them! Gorgeous work!
Hugs,
Martina

Julie said...

Two stunning cards!! Love them both - fabulous colouring and great colours!! Juliexx

Sue said...

Gorgeous cards Mandy.
Sue x

downrightcrafty said...

hiya hun, pleased you are creating again and such stunning pieces of work too, gorgeous colouring and great images, and yes adore that ribbon too
Hugs snotty Bridget (ps the husband says that the knickers would need to reach my nose to catch you know what) but the less said on that the better :)

Kati said...

Hey Mandy,

oh, I love the new Magnolia collection. Your cards looks so beautiful.
Thanx for visiting my blog and your lovely comment.

Hugs
Kati

Jill said...

Wow hun!
Fabuolous cards, so different, but boy you really make some of the most gorgeous creations, EVERY time!
wishing you a great week :)
Hugs, Jill

Jackie said...

Two superb cards Mandy, I love them both :o)
Jackie xx

craftykitten said...

Oooh Mandy, love your Edwin card - fabulous colours you've used there hun. As for the second card - pure brilliance. Such marvellous colours and a great layout - no wonder he loved it.
hugs
Dawn x

Jemima's Jems said...

2 fabulous cards and both gorgeous

thanks for joining us at SnS

sue
xx

Squirrel x said...

Just so long as your son doesn't think you are calling him a Mad Hatter, lol! Both stunning cards hun, your colourwork is simply amazing. Hugs Sxx

Claire said...

I am stopping by from Make it Monday...
These are excellent... love the mad hatter and I love that stamp you have used to make it look like its stitched...
Claire x

Cheryl said...

Oh WOWZERS,they are beautiful and your colouring is SPECTACULAR!!!
Hugs xx

Fleur said...

Gorgeous cards Mandy Great colours and fab details, HUGZ Fleur xXx

Nikbee said...

Gorgeous cards Mandy. The ribbon is wonderful on the first one. I love the colours on the second.
Nikki x

melsanford said...

Another fab couple of cards! I love Edwin and the big bow - lovely! And the Mad Hatter is fab - love the colouring :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

Tracey T said...

Fabulous cards, Mandy. I love your colouring and the stitch stamp goes perfectly with your Mad Hatter. Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x

Cheryl said...

oh stunning cards hun just love the images and the colors on the second one are just stunning,hugs cherylxxxxx

Arabella said...

Wow! I saw your card on MIM and had to pop over for a closer look.. I'm glad I did! I LOVE that taffeta ribbon and I love the ribbon detail with the gromits on the second card too!

Great cards!

Arabella

McCrafty's Cards said...

Both cards are gorgeous Mandy, great take on the sketch, Thanks for joining in with us at Sketch N Stash.
Kevin xx

Merlyn said...

hi..I am popping from MIM.. I really love this card very much..All the details used in this card is really very very nice and I love everything.. The punched border, cute stamp, snowflake die cut, pearls, flowers and bows are really nice and add beauty to this card.. I love this colour too..Very nice creation:)

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Shirley-anne said...

Hi Mandy Two amazing creations
Thanks for linking to Make it Monday .
Shirley-Anne

Carolyn L. said...

Love your card.I really like the bow and snowflake. They give your card a more dimensional look. Thanks for joining us at Stamptacular.
Hugs,
Carolyn

Márcia Mattos said...

Wonderful card.
your painting is beautiful!
Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges.
Hugs

Chelsea said...

Absolutely gorgeous design on both cards Mandy! Love that big brown ribbon and your coloring ... always amazing!

Hugs and Love.

Janette said...

Oh wow Mandy, both are just gorgeous cards, can't choose one, so you will have to send me both...lol...xxxx

Mandy said...

Hi Mandy,
Both these are cards are gorgeous...Love the Mad hatter one,fabulous image and design as always... Thanks for joining us at Cards for Men,hope to see you next time...
Mandy x

Nannieflash said...

Fabulous card love your image and your gorgeous papers. Thanks for joining us at CFM, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxxx

Dora said...

Wow fabulous cards Mandy, love the tea one so much :) it's really colourful and bright, love it xxx

Mad-Frog said...

Both cards are beautiful, I adore the ribbon

Gaynor said...

Gorgeous cards, I love the details, thanks for sharing with us at MMCS, hope to see you again, Gaynor DT :)

Nina said...

Ohlala, I think I`m in love with your christmas card :) Totally gorgeus, I love everyrhing about it; the motiv, your colouring, embossed paper and details! Wonderful!!!!

Thank you so much for joining us at Stamptacular Sunday this week. Hope to see you again :)
Hugs, Nina.

Lyndsey Marie said...

Fabulous card, stunning design. Thanks for joining us at My Mums Craft Shop this week.
Lyndsey xx

Betty said...

Gorgeous Edwin card love your design. x x
Thank you for joining us this week at C.R.A.F.T challenge with this wonderful creation.
Betty x x

GDT for october at C.R.A.F.T

Céline said...

Hi Mandy
your cards are absolutly amazing especialy this winter one
hugs
céline

CraftyC said...

I love them both Mandy, fab work as always!
Clairexx

Grenouille Greetings said...

Edwin looks lovely! And I love your Hatter. Such pretty papers and ribbon. Fabulous bright colours and fabulous colour work! That stitching stamp is pretty darn cool too! I so enjoyed playing with this challenge At Mo's Digital Pencil this week and I'm delighted you joined in the fun with us! Hugs, Lesley

Zoe said...

Mandy, these cards are amazing, I was impressed when I saw the Edwin one, but then I scrolled down and its just gets better! I love the oversized bow on the christmas card, its really effective, thanks for entering your creations at Sweet Stampin, hugs Zoe x

coldwaters2 said...

Wowzer Mandy these are two wonderful creations, that first one is absolutely beautiful that ribbon is gorgeous so is the design and Edwin looks super, that second one is ACE, great colours and terrific image, loving them both.
Hugs
Lorraine x

CraftyLoops said...

Wow Mandy, these are gorgeous cards. Is your back getting back to normal then? These cards are really stunning. Lee x

Christina C. said...

GORGEOUS CARDS, Mandy! Love your beautiful coloring and showcasing of Edwin....totally phenomenal! Your son's birthday card is awesome...I'm sure he was thrilled!

Anniebee said...

Both of these cards are brilliant, Mandy! I especially lobe the Mad Hatter one but you did a beautiful job coloring both images. I do so love seeing your work.

Anniebee

Natali said...

Ooooo... They bith so lovely!! Like usual colours, details just perfect!! "The Mad Hatter" so funny!! Love your cards!!
Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin` this time and we hope to see you again soon.
Hugs
Natali (Sorry My English)

Loz said...

Absolutely STUNNING cards and colouring Mandy.. Popped over from Make-it-Monday for a closer look..Loz

Kirsty-Anne (Kitty) said...

Hi the ribbon is amazing !! Your coloring of Edwin is spectacular!! And the mad hatter is a brilliant idea live the papers with him too . Kitty :D

Marjorie said...

Wow such stunning cards, love that ribbon, and I love the mad hatter with the cups of tea, that would be right down my hubbys street lol!! saw Edwin on MIM so glad I popped over!!
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx

~@ngie~ said...

LOL this is awesome.... the image is great... the papers are fabby & its also my fave colour :)

Thanx for joining in with us over at Sketch N Stash... Good Luck :)

hugz Angie xXx

Jenz Bitz 'n' Bobs said...

Wow Mandy I love both of the cards. The brown one is a different colour for Christmas but I love it. Hugs Jenny x

Robin Parker said...

Love the image and the glitter on his cuffs and collar. Thanks for sharing on the Belli challenge.

Denise said...

Stunning!!

Thanks for sharing and for joining us at Christmas Inspirations Challenges.

Hugs

Denise

Liz's creative corner said...

Fab creations hun, love the chunky glitter on the lovely snowflake,and that gorgeous ribbon is to die for lol,
bet your "boy" loved his card, fab image and details hun, hugs Liz xx

maryr917 said...

super cute chrismta card-love your edwin image and awesome coloring-thanks for joining in on the creative belli challenge

Wishcraft said...

Absolutely fabulous cards Mandy, they're both gorgeous. Love that Mad Hatter image! Thanks for joining in at Sweet Stampin' :o) Lisa x

Lynne Phelps said...

Thanks so much for playing along with The Altered Alice! LOVE the first card, it reminds me of my grandmother's Hummel figurines, so old fashioned and sweet, but the Mad Hatter card is fabulous! Love Mo's Hatter, LOVE the stitch stamp which you have used to such great effect. Wonderful!

DonnaMundinger said...

Love your cards, especially the Mad Hatter. Mo's images ROCK and your coloring is divine. thanks for joining us at The Altered Alice. xxD

June Nelson said...

Wow these are amazing and I love those ribbon crosses on the mad hatter your so clever xxxx

Ellis said...

Fantastic cards! =)
Thanks for joining us at NettieG's Digital Gems!
Hugs, Elenor

THE HOOSIER STAMPER said...

My goodness! Just going through all your cards on your blog...lady! you are so talented!!! Each and every one of your cards are amazing! Hugs! Leah Ann