Good morning peeps & Happy Easter.
The Easter bunny has been very kind to me & bought me lots of lovely yummy chocolate, o.k so I am the Easter bunny in my house but that's irrelevant lol.
Today is new challenge day at
& this fortnights challenge is
Ingredients -
Image - Magnolia, Will You Be My Valentine Tilda, So Special Collection 2011
Medium - distressed inks
Sentiment - Sentiments 4 You (thanks Lynne xx)
Flowers - Kort & Gort & Wild Orchid
Pearls - Blue Moon
Sparkle - crystal glamour dust
Tools - MS eyelet lace punch around the page, Magnolia Doo Hickey Swirl, Marianne Designs foliage die ( a present from lovely Liz, thanks hun xx)
I've used one of my favourite Magnolia papers Lace Flowers to paper piece sweet Tilda's dress. I masked the butterfly's wings off so I just stamped the body and antenna onto my card and stamped, coloured, glittered & fussy cut 2 butterflies and adhered the body only so I could 3D them. I made the buttons by stamping them onto the Lace Flowers paper and then covering them with glossy accents.
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Just Magnolia - fab sketch, Cupcake Craft - lots of layers, Everybody Art - pearls, Ladybug Crafts - anything goes, Top Tip Tuesday - open challenge, 7 Kids - Easter/Spring, Anything Goes - pink & brown, Cooking It Up With Katie - recipe, Flutterby Wednesday - open theme, CRAFT - flowers, Delightful Challenge - paper piecing / peircing, Hanna & Friends - pink & brown, Crafts 4 Eternity - handmade buttons, Stamp Something - flowers, buttons & sparkle
Some of you may remember I posted a piccy a little while ago of the problem I often have when I try and photograph my card, as you can see once again Daisy Mae gets between the card and the camera, that little girl isn't camera shy lol.
I'm still battling with the garden trying to get it all weeded, painted, tidied etc, I will get there but I am so slow as I have to keep stopping to rest my shoulder. I always remember what my friend Louie used to say "a garden is never finished, there's always work to be done" He didn't half talk a load of rubbish a lot of the time, but I think he was actually right with that one which is probably why I remember it so well lol.
Before I go I've a quick reminder that the
special children's challenge is still running until Saturday the 30th of April, so hide your copics, get out those pencils and let the kiddies have a play.
Thanks for stopping by
Beautiful card Mandy. The colourings are so pretty, and I love the paper piecing and the edge of the card. Your pussy cat looks just like mine did and just as obliging..lol..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
oh hun this is one,brilliant card love love that tilda,and as for your cat oh how cool is he oh just adore ginger cats,he is gorgeous,hope you get your garden,sorted hun know what you mean it never ends in a garden,lol happy easter hun hugs cheryl xxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Mandy, what a card sweetie!!! I love it to pieces! So gorgeous! Adorable colours and jaw-dropping details as always. Love the butterflies and the buttons, and the paper piecing on her dress looks absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAnd awww, your cat is such a cutie! :)
I have the same problem with my cat though, he loves when I shoot my cards, but not because he wants to be in the photo... he wants to eat my card! ;) He especially likes prima flowers and bows...
Hugs,
Hanna
Wow this is gorgeous Mandy, kept going back and looking again and again. Love your butterflies and buttons. The corrugated card gives some lovely texture. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend. Debs xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card !
ReplyDeleteThese butterflies are so nice !
I have one too but haven't used it yet !
I love the colours and the papers that you used !
Greetz
Margo
Hi Mandy, wonderful card I love the details and of course the kitty. Thank you for sharing with us at Anything goes
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Tamara
WOWZERS! hunny this is STUNNING! luv the pretty colours,fab buttons the butterflies are just soooooo gorgeous ...I luv everything it's a stunning creation!
ReplyDeletexx Lizzy xx :)
Hi Mandy Beeeeutifuul card. I love everything especially the buttons. I've got a buttonphobia.
ReplyDeleteAww Daisy Mae is gorgeous. My grandson has a cat like yours.
Luv Kathleen x
Hi Mandy, ooh! i love that card it's totally gorgeous!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Thanks for joining us at Cooking it up with Katie this week.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card. I love the colours and the butterflies are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteDaisy Mae is so cute.
Nikki x
adorable card dear.
ReplyDeleteYour card is really gorgeous. I love the picture of your card with Daisy Mae in front. She looks great and it looks as if she loves your camera. My cats don't like the camera, so I don't have much trouble taking pictures of my cards.
ReplyDeleteMarie-Anne
This is so beautiful, Mandy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeus cat you have!
Take care of you!
HUGS SUSY
Gorgeous work, I love all the layers. Thanks for joining us this week at CCC.
ReplyDeleteLiza x
Hi Mandy! Your card is adorable, I love how you colored Tilda's dress very pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour kitty is so cute I just want to hug her. Thanks for sharing always so nice to see the fur babies. Hugs Bonnie
I always love your work Mandy and this card is no exception. Everything about it is flabulous. Thanks for joining in the fun at LCI this week xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, very pretty colours. Love the pussy cat too :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Hi Mandy, it looks as though Daisy feels shes better than any old card, but dont let her cheat you out of your glory its a stunning and beautiful card. with hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy, so sweet. Hope you are having a fab Easter.
ReplyDeleteHugs Hazel xx
Great project , thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week and good luck! Don't forget to check back with us again on Thursday for our new challenge and to check if you have won or made our Top3.
ReplyDeleteJo and Tigerlover.
Gorgeous card - I LOVE the design and those butterflies are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAnd your kitty is just too cute! <3
Happy Easter hun!
Hugs!
wauw mandy what a stunning card!!
ReplyDeletexx petra
Beautiful card. Great to be in the garden, love it but it is a bit cold here. happy Easter. Elaine
ReplyDeleteThe card is lovely Mandy and so is the cat lol! Hope you had a lovely easter hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteHi hun
ReplyDeleteas ever a totally stunning card, beautiful coloring & embelies, gorgeous kittie, hope you had lovely weekend, sue,x
Hi Mandy, this is so beautiful hun, gorgeous colours and very pretty Tilda. Love the pretty butterflies and fab buttons. That Daisy Mae is certainly keen on having her photo taken. She is so beautiful and looks likes she's well aware of it lol. :o)
ReplyDeleteDonna x
Hi Mandy
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous and beautiful card,thankyou for joining us at Delightful Challenges
Happy Easter to you and your's,
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Your card is lovely Mandy
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with cats and crafting....our teo are terrible. Sooty lies on my papers and Sweep pinches my DST! Glad you are still having fun in your garden tho - never doen is it but if you are like us you enjoy making it pretty! Just take it easy with your shoulder. Gorgeous card by the way - nearly forgot to say that Mandy!! Sheila:)X
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, brilliant card, love the paper piecing and the butterflies are just too pretty!! Hugs, Frea
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy! Gorgeous card!! I LOVE that sweet image and all of your details are beautiful! I hope you had a wonderful easter! Thanks for Cooking it up with Katie this week!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Thats such a sweet little card, love all the embellishments and her little dress is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOpps me again, thanks for playing along at C4E this week Mandy.
ReplyDeletePinky
what a lovely card and what a cute cat, so sweet!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are SOOOOOO beautiful, Mandy! Glad I stumbled upon your blog! They all look so soft and soothing!
ReplyDeleteAnother totally fabulous card and one very cute kitty!
ReplyDeleteLove Lynda xxx
Beautiful card and I love the picture of your cat too! I have this problem with my rabbit every time I go into the garden to take a picture he following me around and trys to go my attention tehehheee...... Thanks for joining in with us on the Top Tip Tuesday challenge this time hugs Samantha :0)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This Card is Beautiful!!! Tilda is absolutely Adorable... Fantastic Colouring!!! And my eyes where drawn to the Butterflies straight away!!! They look so real!!!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! :O)
What a beautiful card, I like the way you have used the mixed emblishments with the buttons and butterflies.
ReplyDeleteLove IT.
beauts! I am falling in love with your butterflies. And Tilda is ok too! bWahahaha! She is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow, such a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining this weeks Hanna and Friends Challenge.
Hugs,
vanni
Hi Mindy, this card is very sweetie. I love the swirl and the paper for the paper pieced of the Tilda. Wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteFrancy
WOW Mandy this is totally adorable, love that image of Tilda and your colours, design and embellishments look super.
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Lorraine x
Wow, this is stunning, absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Your attention to detail is amazing, not to much, not to little, Just Right...love it.
ReplyDeleteYour card looks really fantastic! So many lovely details - great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Hanna & Friends.
Hugs, Kiki
Beautiful card! thanks for joining us at C4E this week hugs xx
ReplyDeleteOMG Mandy! I cracked the heck up with your cute little kitty! Daisy Mae is HILARIOUS! Yes, you are right .. she's definitely NOT camera shy! lol!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, your card is absolutely gorgeous! Oh how I love how you do that bordered thing around your card! And then you got all fancy and even distress inked it! hehe! All of your details, from the embellishments to the white distressed edges are simply MAGNIFICIENT!!!
Big Hugs .. to you and Daisy Mae .. hehe!
Elise