Good morning peeps,
I had one of those days yesterday where I couldn't stay awake for very long. I tried catching up with some emails & blogging but Zzzzzz, I went all the way to America shopping in my favourite crafty store & somewhere among the Prima flowers it happened again Zzzzzz, I know America's a long way to pop in an afternoon but I was enjoying filling my cart up lol. I woke up being hit by Georgie (cat) very confused as it was dark except for the light in the dragons tank and I wondered what on earth was going on , it took a while to realise Georgie was bopping me wanting his tea, what a waste of a day, a big fat nothing achieved. I had planned to spend time in my craft room while hubby was at work but after I had slept pretty much most of the day away I was too tired to do anything, how does that work for goodness sake! I hear of other people who feel refreshed after a good sleep, well not me I just want more lol. Give me back my insomnia any day at least I get loads done lol.
Today is new challenge day at
& this week it's that old favourite
My lovely teamies & I are showcasing ECHO PARK papers this week.
Ingredients -
Image - Magnolia, Tilda as Lucia (poor neglected little soul had never seen ink, my bad)
Medium - Copics
Papers - Echo Park, Winter Park
Pearls - Melissa Frances
Flowers - Magnolia & handmade
Tools - Memory Box Pinwheel Posy dies, Magnolia Doo Hickey snowflake & mistletoe & spruce, MS Aspen PATP
The Copic colours I've used are, skin - E000, E00, EO1, E11, R20, hair - E27, E31, E50, dress - C3, C1, C00, sash - R89, R59, R39,candle - YR61, Y32, E40, E42, headband - G94, G82 & white gel pen
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a whopping $50 in store spending spree
Don't forget to keep an eye on the STORE BLOG for a chance to see the new goodies in store, inspiration and give aways galore :)
OMG have you seen the Tim Holtz distress marker pens that will be in store soon, I just know I am going to "need" them lol.
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Magnolia Down Under - inspired by my National flag (red, white & blue), Deep Ocean - sparkling/glitter, Cards & More - bingo (top row), Heart Song Inspirations - red & white &/or ribbon, Make It Monday - anything goes, Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Nadell's sketch, Cupcake Inspirations - inspirational piccy, Sentimental Sundays - die cuts, Card Makin' Mamas - something old (stamp & papers), Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - glitter, Fussy & Fancy - let it snow, Inspire Me Fridays - link-up party
Have any of you noticed I'm a big girl now? I can just about use a sewing machine now yaaaayyyyyyy, I can only do straightish lines but that's good enough for me for now, one day I may get really brave and attempt circles and possibly even ovals lol.
I've just remembered my mini candy so rather than write down names of everyone who wanted to be entered which would take ages, I entered the comments number into Random.Org and typically after counting to almost the bottom of the comments list the lady who's number came up hadn't asked to be entered so I clicked it again and this time it picked -
number 17
Congrats hunny, please email me your full name and postal addy moominstacey@live.co.uk and I will pop your stamp in the post to you.
There are a few days left to enter my blog hits candy if you would like to and haven't already :)
Thanks for stopping by
Super cute card! The image is really so beautiful) And your colouring is great as always!))))
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations to the winner!!! Very lucky girl!
What a gorgeous card, I love it :o)
ReplyDeleteOh I hate it when I nod off because I can't get my act together once I wake up again either.....hugs
Jackie xx
Your card is a beauty Mandy so no lack of sleep visible on this one, lol!!!!
ReplyDeleteHug, Irene
Beautiful card!! Love your coloring!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! This Tilda is adorable! And I looove your Embellishing!! Those flowers are Amazing! And this arrangement of flowers looks stunning together!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
You just have some of those days! I guess you just neded some sleep! During wintertime it is just how it is!
We have arrived at 78 degrees North! ( Svalbard) where we will see the sun about 8. March. It has been fine for about 3 months!
An my boyfriend and I has moved from one appartment to another!! (this is his work place) a lot of work! Bot almost finished now.
Big Hug!
Hey......love the sewing! ha ha
ReplyDeleteCheers, Elaine
by the way, is your watermark custom made or did you do it yourself?
Hi Mandy
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card and your stitching is great, your a bit like me I can just about do straight line also :)lol...
Ahh' these meds are really knocking you out chum, here's hoping they stop making you so sleepy soon,
Conrats!! to the winner!! too...
you take care
Lots Hugs
Sarah x
Gorgeous card Mandy....lovely details....what a waste of time to sleep your day away....but I think you needed it!!!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
Wonderful card and that DP is lovely! Love the flowers as well. Hugs, Hanneke
ReplyDeleteFirst of all Thank you so much. I am really delighted to have won the stamp and secondly this is another beautiful card. I Love the colour and all the detail. I wish I could make these flowers. My attempts are woeful. Thank you again.
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, Another of your amazing creations so beautifully coloured with lots of lovely backgrouds to it truly amazing:) Sandra H
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner of a card Mandy. I love every little detail. Great stitching as well.
ReplyDeleteMichaela xx
Gorgeous card Mandy your card design is stunning, love your colouring to. hugs Shirleyxxxx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card. I love the flowers.
ReplyDeleteNikki x
Sounds like you got a lot of shopping done while snoozing lol I hate when I get the sleepy's and don't get anything done either.
ReplyDeleteToday's card looks like you've been very busy, it's stunning and those papers wow gorgeous!
Have a great day
Hugs Bonnie
Oh Mandy this is gorgeous, so sweet again hun....
ReplyDeleteHate falling asleep, never feel refreshed and always wonder did I miss anything while I was out...lol...xxxx
hiya sweetie
ReplyDeletei just love your card hunni
the flowers with the die you made are super. beter then mine, i have to practice more, LOL
thanks for the chance sweetie
and congrats to marie-jouise
hugs angelique
Another beauty!! Great minds I guess...we have been coloring the same images lately. I LOVE TILDA!!!!
ReplyDeleteMandy, it's an other fab card! love the big ribbon and your paper roll flowers!
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céline
love reading your posts and so sorry that your trip to America was so boring lol xx what a shame can imagine where you were shopping too. Hope that things improve for you soon, love love love your creation all those gorgeous flowers, your little twirly thingy and that beautiful bow
ReplyDeletehugs Kate xx
Hi hun
ReplyDeletetotally gorgeous card as always, awesome colouring, beautiful embelies & design, hope you had a better day 2day, sue,x
Gorgeous card Mandy Love that Tilda hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card, I love this Tilda and the papers are gorgeous, I must have them! xxx
ReplyDeleteLove your card Mandy, the image is adorable and love the colours, the papers are delish.
ReplyDeleteHugs Linda
Hey M andy,another gorgeous card Hun.
ReplyDeleteI just love ho you do the folds of her dress,even on white.
It's always best laid plans,they never seem to work out!
Take care,there's always tomorrow!
Hugs Kelly x
Gorgeous card Mandy, so beautifully embellished
ReplyDeleteClairex
I so love this card, its gorge, I love the flowers you made to hun,mine never look like that lol, A huge Congrats to the candy winner,
ReplyDeleteLuv n Hugz
Kenzie xx
This is so beautiful! I love all the dies, the flowers and bow and colors, its all stunning.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Anne.
Hi Mandy
ReplyDeletethis card is beautiful, I love the flower with pearls.
hugs
Mandy your card is just wonderful and I love these papers! Sorry to hear you had a bad day yesterday hope things start to get back to normal for you soon and you can enjoy your shopping again!!! lol Love Chanelle xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, this is absolutely stunning hun. Love the very scrummy papers and beautifully coloured Tilda, fab stitching, so effective. I hate falling asleep, always feel rubbish after.
ReplyDeleteDonna x
This is GORGEOUS!!!! I love all the flowers & sparkle! So pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Chris
Your card is just beautiful... I am so glad you took out this Tilda and dusted her off, she is sooooo adorable!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs,
Pendra
Oh Mandy, if only our crafty dreams did come true, eh? We'd all be in crafty heaven, lol. This card is really beautiful. And congratulations to the very lucky Marie-Louise too. Lee x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love all the flowers, and that bow! thanks for playing along with CMM!
ReplyDeletegorgeous card, great layout and coloration. I love the Echo-Park-papers very much.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Melodie
Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at cards and more.
ReplyDeleteHugs Stine
So cute Mandy and gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteI understand the tiredness, it happens to me, I guess its your body saying its had enough and needs a break.
luv
Debby
I am laughing so hard here... if I was a first time visitor to your blog I would wondering what I stumbled on.... LOL! "Georgie bopping me!", "dragons tank" ... hilarious.... LOL! Hope today is better.
ReplyDeleteADORE what you created - amazing card. Hugs, Dee
Hi Mandy.thanks for email hun.LOL can just imagine Georgie bopping you my mog does the same when we don't respond to his wishes.Do hope you will feel better soon,with those painkillers.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this Beautiful card.Gentle Huggles.xxx
hi Mandy,
ReplyDeleteit's me again, thanks for playing at fussy and fancy this week
hugs
céline
Your cards are always so pretty to admire, but I really love that white snowflake under the flower and the white tree under the roses. That bg paper really compliments the snowflake border too. Beautiful work. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Make It Monday!
hugs,
Lisa xx
Wow what a stunning card & i love your flowers..they lush!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at CCCC & good luck!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma
Heavenly creation Mandy that image of Tilda looks gorgeous so does the fantastic design and colours, I love those flowers and bow.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lorraine x
Really pretty! I love that bow and your Tilda looks fantastic
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Just gorgeous! Am loving all your rolled roses.
ReplyDeleteThanx so much for joining us this week at MDUC
xXx
Hi Mandy! WOW...5 cats??? I like your card. SO much texture!!! Thank you for playing with us at CCCC.
ReplyDeleteTorrey
Wonderful card with full of details. love the colors. Thanks for playing along with us at sentimental sundays.
ReplyDeleteWow, another fab creation, Mandy!! I really love the paper piecing and the rolled flowers with pearls are gorgeous!
ReplyDelete*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Beautiful! nice Tilda image, colors and gorjuss flowers. TFS with us at Cupcake Inspirations.
ReplyDeleteZulma DT
Hi
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Tilda Christmas card. Your flower arrangement is so beautiful.
Thank you for sharing with us at Make It Monday this week.
Michelle :o)
Wow Mandy,your card looks so gorgeous,really fantastic. Thanks for playing us at SFC.
ReplyDeleteMany greetings
Angela
Beautiful card! Really pretty :-) Love the flowers! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
ReplyDeleteEin herrliches Kärtchen ist das geworden, danke fürs Mitmachen bei Cards und More.
ReplyDeleteLG
Ulla
What a fabulous card! Love the glitter and sparkling thing you have going on here. :) And the colours are beautiful, and so is your colouring.
ReplyDeleteGanz toll gestaltet, wunder-wunderschön.
ReplyDeleteDanke fĂĽrs Mitmachen bei Cards und More.
Viele GrĂĽĂźe
Bastelfalter
Wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at cards und more.
Hugs
Andrea