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Wednesday 27 June 2012

Tilda The Cheerleader - Simon Says Stamp DT Card

Hello peeps,
Thanks so much for all your suggestions regarding my laptop problems, I'm currently trying out Safari & fingers crossed, touch wood & all that, so far so good. I even managed to pop round and visit everyone who left me a comment on my last card as well as leave my DT comms yaaaayyyy lol.

Today is new challenge day at
SIMON SAYS STAMP
& this week our challenge is
SPORTY & / OR PATRIOTIC

This week my lovely teamies & I are featuring Cuttlebug products on our cards.
I have at last cut into my Magnolia stamp club from The Winner Takes It All collection which has been sat neglected in a drawer for months, shame on me lol.
Ingredients -
Featured products - Cuttlebug, Vintage Corner & Divine Swirls embossing folder
Image - Cheerleader Tilda, Magnolia
Medium - Copics
Papers - Magnolia
Sentiment - Magnolia, Postmarks - Bo Bunny
Pearls - Melissa Frances
Ribbon - Diamond Net Crinoline (another neglected item, oops)
Roses - Prima
Tools - MS Cherry Blossoms PATP, frond leaf & classic 3-in-1 butterfly punches, Spellbinders fancy tag, oval nesties & floral ovals

A lot of people have emailed and asked me how I manage to get the card out of the floral oval nestie as they find the card rips as it's difficult to remove it from the die. I've also found this so I die cut it and then turn the nestie over and emboss it a couple of times on what is technically the wrong side to try to help to ease the card out of the die and then use a cocktail stick to gently poke through the nestie. It is a lot more of a palava than using a normal nestie & it does take a bit of time but the dies are pretty so I think it's worth the extra effort.
The Copic colours I've used are -
skin - E11, E00, E000, R20, E93, hair - E44, E43, E41, clothes & pom poms - C3, C1, C00 / R85, R83, R81 / RV00, RV10
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a whopping $50 in store spending spree in the fabby
Simon Says Stamp
Don't forget to visit the STORE BLOG peeps for lots of inspiration, new products & chances to win some lovely goodies
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Celebrate The Occasion - happy birthday, Deep Ocean - welcome Summer, Sassy Cheryl's - Summer, Bunny Zoe's - girls, girls, girls, Crafty Boots - sports, Hooked On Crafts - all that glitters, Love To Create - anything goes, Make It Monday - anything goes, Stamps & Fun = Creativity - birthday, Use Your Stuff - sewing, Corrosive - summertime girls, Penny Black & More - my favourite things (Magnolia stamps, flowers, pearls), Sentimental Sunday's - cute & girly, Sunday Sketch & Stamp - sketch, The Squirrel & The Fox - make it sparkle, 2 Sisters - anything goes, Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes, Just Magnolia - summer colours, Stempelsonne - sports & games
When I was out pottering in my garden I noticed Suggs (cat) was fascinated by the soak away drain by the patio & I spent ages trying to get the cover off & eventually manage to rescue this little chap who'd got stuck down there, I just hope he survives hubby's big fish as I popped him in among the pond plants.
 Aww so tiny & cute, yes I think frogs are cute, is that weird lol.
nagging friend has at last got me to join Facebook for a GDT post as the DT group I need to upload my cards in is on there. I have no idea what I am doing on there yet as I'm still having a tantrum about having to join as in my world cards belong on blogs lol, but I'm told I need to have myself verified as my blog owner for my blog to be linked to Facebook by Networked blogs!!! If anyone fancy's following me on Networked blogs so I can add it to Facebook I'd be very grateful, the box is in my sidebar, thanks peeps, & thanks for stopping by

50 comments:

  1. sweet card and what a cute frog ♥♥

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  2. This is so cute! Love your little frog friend!

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  3. O.M.G. Mandy this is so pretty, I love all the details, they are fabulous what a beautiful creation and what a gorgeous little stamp.
    well done Hugs Elaine

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  4. What a beautifully detailed card, Mandy! You really brought that little cheerleader to life!

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  5. Absolutely gorgeous ♥♥
    Hugs :)

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  6. Your card is amazing. I like the stamping in the left bottom corner. I think you did a great job!
    And even though I am not a big fan of frogs (to be honest they scare me) I actually think that little fella is cute (til he grows up anyways lol). :) Hugs! xx

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  7. oh my word its so cute so lovely..and the cards brilliant too lol!! aw bless yer sweetheart for rescuing that tiny frog i like frogs too hugs sassyxx ps have cliked the follwo on FB...x

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  8. So beautiful is this and the little frog in your hand how cute!! x

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  9. Gorgeous card Mandy :-) such a cute Tilda and all the embellies and details on this are sooo pretty !! Love the sewing too ,,, FAB :-)

    aww what a cute little frog :-) Hope he survives the fish ,,,, :-)

    I should have taken a photo of a baby bird I rescued from Phoebe ( cat) a few days ago :-) lucily I was able to pop it back in its nest and so far so good ,,, lucky bird !! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  10. I love frogs, too!! =)
    And your card is again so stunning-wow!
    Martina

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  11. Mandy i LOVE the card! it's stunning!!!!!!! as usual, i will now click the fb link.

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  12. Hi Mandy wow gorgeous card yout design is fantastic and your colouring is superb. Caroline xxx

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  13. Pretty card Mandy, I love the border. Tinaxx

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  14. gorgeous card hun and beautiful embellies as always but omg!!! that frog could be an embellishment itself, quick little froggie hop away

    Hugs Kate xx

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  15. Absolutely stunning card Mandy, gorgeous soft colours and beautiful details as always. Ewww to the frog, cute? I think not! xxx

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  16. Another fabulous card. I am definitely going to have to buy this martha stewart punch - it finishes the card beautifully. Hope the Safari works. Try out the CCleaner also - it clears out so much rubbish. I use it every day.

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  17. What a stunning card as always! Love the image and how she is coloured. Those flowers are amazing and so are the pom poms. Your bow is very elegant.
    Hugs

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  18. The frog is so cute. Your card is gorgeous and I love the image.
    Nikki x

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  19. Cute card and image --and I love frogs too
    carol x

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  20. Such a cute little frog, lol!! We have them in our garden too. Your card looks fabulous, Mandy!! Hugs, Nicole

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  21. A gorgeous card Mandy, love the sweet image and scrummy papers and details. Aww! love the cute lil' frog.

    Donna x

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  22. Beautiful card, love the stitched edges.
    And you're wright, the frog is very cute.
    Hugs,
    Babette

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  23. What a happy card...fabulous coloring! The frog is so cute.

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  24. Ooh this is stunning Mandy, love it. Debs xx

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  25. AnonymousJune 27, 2012

    Oh... this is so cute. Love or your details!!!

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  26. Woowww Mandy, it's sooooo pretty!!!
    Your frog looks really cute allthough I'm not a big fan of frogs..... LOL

    gr. arjette.

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  27. Beautiful card, Mandy! I just love the stitching and touch of tulle..very elegant :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  28. I always check in to your blogger, as it always gives me the feel good factor :-)

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  29. Wow, this is fantastic. I love how you have used flowers and tulle on a sporty card.
    Hugs, Carissa

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  30. So beautiful Mandy!I love the stitching and that gorgeous border. How cute is the image too! Cute froggy too :) hehe

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  31. Oh my, Mandy what a delightful card, love the colors and the layout is awesome. Just great

    Hugs
    Judie

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  32. Fabulous card Mandy, love the image and all the gorgeous details. And no, you're not weird for finding frogs cute (so long as they're not jumping out of bushes scaring the bejesus out of you!!)
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  33. Gorgeous card Mandy, great Tilda image.
    That little frog is so cute, like you I love frogs.

    Pam x

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  34. Love your gorgeous card, adorable Tilda and wonderful details, thanks for the tip for the floral oval die.
    luv
    Debby

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  35. Hi Mandy, hour card is delicious, fabulous Tilda and your details and colours are beautiful.

    hugs Heather xx

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  36. wow this card is fantastic, I love the colours and the embellishments. You made a great work.
    Francy

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  37. Hi Mandy this is so pretty! I must try different stitching on my cards! I never had too much of a problem with the floral nestie, I love it too so pretty! I am now following you on network blogs too, you will prob get addicted to facebook soon enough lol!
    Hugs Rebekah xx

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  38. Wow! Your card is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Amazing colouring and so many fabulous details!

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  39. Beautiful, beautiful card and a sweet little frog :) Hugs Gitte

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  40. Stunning card, Mandy. Love all the details.
    Tine :)

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  41. Stunning card hun..what a lovely image..love all the pink!! Awh! Such a cute little frog too!
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  42. Another stunning card Mandy, beautiful colours and lovely decorated!
    Your little frog is sooo cute, if he survives he might turn in to a prince you know - but you'd have to kiss him lol:)
    Have a nice weekend!
    hugs Kjersti:)

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  43. What a Fun Card. Fun to see Tilda in action... Great Colors.. And I love the sewing... I have the same oval frame from Spellbinder.. but having trouble using it.. The paper is stuck in the frame -and tearing whet trying to remove the paper... bu hu... I am sad...
    I love the punched edge around the card.. Looks Amazing!!! :o)

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  44. AnonymousJune 30, 2012

    Amazing.... This is so pretty!!! Love it ;)

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  45. What a fun, and beautiful creation! I love all that pink, and the sparkly skirt, and the netting bow, and...well...everything! Something else you can do to get the intricate die cuts out of the dies is to use a sheet of wax paper between the die and the cs. The paper just about pops out by itself!

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  46. Beautiful card! I love the flowers, pearls and bow, and the image is colored wonderfully. Stunning. :)

    Such a cute froggie, we hardly ever see frogs or toads here.

    Hugs, Anne.

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  47. Another wonderful card:)Love this lovely Tilda:)
    Fabulous and cute little little little frog:)
    Hugs,
    Sonia

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  48. Once again Mandy, you leave me speechless!! Simply breathtaking!! Gorgeous card!!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  49. Oh Mandy I'm scared to death of Facebook..lol...what you doing...lol....anyways, I love Frogs, they are the cutest and I love to watch them swim, like little blokes doing breast stroke...lol....
    Oh love your card hun.xxx

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  50. Love all those darling colours, so soft and pretty Mandy and your colouring is perfect..hugs

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Mandy xx

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