Good morning peeps,
I had a lovely Birthday on Sunday and I have been thoroughly spoilt by so many of you lovely generous girlie's, I am still doing the rounds thanking people so if I've not got to you yet I will asap. I've had a stinking headache the past couple of days which drove me mad as I had so much I wanted to do but instead I just flopped on the sofa feeling grumpy, thank god it's gone today, I say that touching wood lol.
Today is new challenge day at
and this week the challenge is
"embossing"
My lovely teamies and I are showcasing the beautiful Belles & Whistles stamps this week so if you have them we'd love to see them but as always it's not compulsory to enter the challenge.
We are also welcoming our lovely Marcea back to the Simon Says Stamp family yaaayyyy.
Ingredients -
Image - Belles & Whistles, Fairy Fond Thoughts
Medium - distressed inks
Papers - Prima , Annalee & Coredinations whitewash
Pearls - Blue Moon
Butterfly - Prima
Sparkle - Crystal stickles
Tools - nesties, polka dots embossing folder, MS Vintage Floral punch around the page, MS Frond Leaf punch, Magnolia Doo Hickey leaves
As always our lovely Heid is sponsoring this challenge with a mahoosive $50 in store spending spree
There are lots of new products added all the time, click the pic to pop over and take a peek
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Belles & Whistles - blue, green & white, Flutterby Wednesday - open theme, Stampavie & More - birthday, 7 Kids College Fund - Easter/ Spring, Top Tip Tuesday - open challenge, Everybody Art - pearls, A Spoon Full Of Sugar - celebrate, Creative Craft - embossing, Stamps & Fun - Spring, Cupcake Craft - lots of layers, Stamp With Fun - birthday, Pile It On - rubber stamps, Sentimental Sundays - Spring/Easter, Totally Papercrafts - Springtime, Sketchy Colours - fab sketch
Thanks for stopping by
Absolutly gorgeous Mandy,the image is adorable.I love the soft colours you have used and your colouring is perfect.I adore all the flowers too.I hope Jodie`s cake tasted as good as it looked and i hope you get on ok at the hospital.Enjoy your day,
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly.
gorgeous and lovely card, Mandy...romantic papers and great colouring of that lovely image!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
This is just STUNNING!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully soft colours, lovaly papers, gorgeous flowers and that fab punched edge!
Love it! love it! love it!
Kaz x
This card is gorgeous. I love the papers you have used and the arrangement of different flowers is fab. xx
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous card Mandy! Woww love the lace edge you have made dear! Looks so great!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Kristel
Stunning card Mandy, gorgeous colours and details and that image is beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Mandy!!!!
ReplyDeleteHUGS SUSY
Very gentle card) Love your creation so much! Love the image a lot!!! Also all decorative elements on the card are so gentle - very very good job!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are really lucky and happy to have so many good stuff at yours to be able to make this beauty!
hugs. Larisa. xx
wow! so cute! I love the softness of this card, it's amazing.
ReplyDeleteMay xx
Mandy this is lovely! Really pretty! Judy x
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, Wow this is beautiful! I love this sweet image and stunning flowers.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a lovely birthday :-)
Lisa x
So incredibly beautiful Mandy..Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Hi Mandy wow stunning card!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy The image is so beautiful and the papers and embellies are stunning ! I love the decorative border too ,, WOW !! :-)
ReplyDeletehope you had a lovely birthday on Sunday :-)
luv
Lols x x x
Completely stunning card Mandy, love the coloyrs and your superb flower arrangement! I have a stinking headache too with my stuffed up cold hope mine clears soon too! Hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty, and I spy some magnolia flowers in that arrangement. I love them but aren't they so expensive? Love the subtle colours. Hugs Tracy x
ReplyDeletewwooowwww your card is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletegr. arjette
This is stunning! Gorgeous colors and design and love those flowers, all of them :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry I missed your birthday Mandy. I am glas to hear you had a super time.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card, love the beautiful image and all your pretty flowers. Love those papers, so soft and pretty.
Hugs,
Jo x
Hi Mandy, I am utterly and totally in love with this card!! I love the image, the colour, the border round the card, wow!! HUgs, Frea
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, I love the stamp xx Jan
ReplyDeleteOh this is so pretty! Love the beautiful image and flowers :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, it is so light and magical and the flowers make the card look like a glimpse into a fairy dell
ReplyDeletethank you for having me as your designer in the spotlight this week so sorry I did not get round everyone last week, we had an awful couple of days here
love
Vicky x
Wow, what a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteMarie-Anne
Hi,here i have an award for you =)
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This is beautiful! I love the colors and your flower arrangement is divine!!
ReplyDeletexxAutumn
Such a pretty card Mandy - lovely soft colours and a gorgeous image too! Loving all your embs! Hope all went well at the hospital for you, Sheila:)X
ReplyDeleteOh wow Mandy, another stunner, this is gorgeous.xx
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great card, love the colorcombo, and the image was supercute.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining SC's sketchchallenge this week.
Hugs, Kaia
Amazing card Mandy, love the pretty image & stunning flowers. Glad your headache's gone, nothing worse hun.
ReplyDeleteDonna x
Oh this is soooo beautiful Mandy, adore these new images, I NEED them! :D Gorgeous flowers too, especially the tulips :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Easter :)
Kelly.x
OHHHHHH, I don't even know what to say, you've left me speechless. What an absolutely gorgeous card, so soft and delicate. We're so glad you decided to join us this week for our color challenge over at Belles 'n Whistles. You did a beautiful job with these colors.
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Lynda
Oooooh this is stunning hun, luv the sweet image & lush flowers ...good luck in the challenges :D
ReplyDeletexx Lizzy xx :)
Happy Easter hun :D
oh this is so pretty mandy, i love the soft colours, the blooms and the gorgeous punched border. lovely ♥
ReplyDeleteOh my word, Mandy this is just breathtaking!!! I love this image and it's the first time seeing it...not sure how I missed it...your colouring is gorgeous and so is the fabulous floral spray...love the prima butterfly too! A real stunner,hun!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,t
WOW! beautiful image, love the colors, so soft! love your work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at FBW
Your card is beautiful!! Love the image and embellishing. Thanks for playing along with Flutter By Wednesdays!
ReplyDeletegorgeous, gorgeous and gorgeous Mandy.
ReplyDeleteluv
debby
Oh my, this is one awesome card Mandy but all of your cards are show stoppers. Gorgeous colors, design and LO. "Hugs" Carol
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. Belated Happy Birthday for Sunday :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
what a beautiful card! Love the image! Thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays! :-) Amy
ReplyDeleteYou play with your stamps so masterly! It's a very beautiful and delicate card
ReplyDeleteWOWZER Mandy!! This is just totally gorgeous!! LOVE your elegant details with your layout and flowers!! SO STUNNING!! Thanks for joining us at Belles n' Whistles!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and delicate!! I love the punching and touches of sparkle on the wings!
ReplyDeleteAlso, let me wish you a very very happy BELATED Birthday wish! I hope you were thoroughly spoiled with lots of pressies, cake, and good company!!
*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp
Just beautiful! The soft colors are so pretty and the border is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday :D)
Thanks for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week.
Caroline xxx
This is just so pretty, I absolutely adore it!!!!! Every single detail is pure perfection - wow!!
ReplyDeleteSo great to be back with you all again .... sorry I missed your special day, glad to hear your headache is better xxx
Beautiful.xxx
ReplyDeleteOkay .. whoa!!! This is freakin' unbelievably STUNNING! I am in love with this ENTIRE thing! I don't know where to start .. or end .. so I won't even begin before I start rambling off everything from your colouring to your flowers and may end up writing an entire novel on this! lol! GORGEOUS Mandy!!! Thank you so much for joining us at BnW!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Elise
Absolutely stunning. Thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays!
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, glad you got your card!! I love your beautiful card - such pretty colours and papers, your image is so adorable and you embellishments their usual exquisite self!!
ReplyDeletelove Heather xx
Oh wow!!! This is soooo fantastic. I love it. Happy easter, Mandy :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at SFC.
Hugs Nadell
WOW!!!! What a stunning card! I love the soft touch and romantic feel to it. The flower decoration is exquisite! thanks for joining us at BnW
ReplyDeletehugs,
Iris
WOW, what a wonderful card! I love the softness that goes so wonderfully with the little fairy...
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at BnW Challenges this fortnight!
Hugs,
Kathrin aka Kruemel
Hallo
ReplyDeleteWow, wunderschön.
Da stimmt einfach alles.
Danke fürs Mitmachen bei SFC.
Liebe Grüße Nadine
What a beautiful card - Just love the border you've added all the way round.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week over at Top Tip Tuesday for our 'Open Challenge'
Carol x
Gorgeous card! Love the soft colors and flowers you used!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!! I love the lace edges!!!
ReplyDeletethanks a lot for joining us at SAM challenge.
Hugs, Giò