Good morning peeps,
Yaaaayyyyy I've made it here!!!
We've had thunderstorms the past two nights and apart from me being a big baby and not liking it our Internet connection and satellite signal for the TV is playing up, fingers crossed it stays on long enough to at least let me finish my post. I kept trying to schedule my post yesterday in case the problem got any worse but lost connection so many times I had to give up in the end :(
Today is new challenge day at
and this fortnight our challenge is
As always please remember you MUST use a Tilda on your creation, it doesn't have to be a Magnolia cat or dog, and can even be a photo of your cat or dog.
I've been having a rummage around in my Magnolia stamp collection and have so many sweet Maggie's I'd forgotten I'd bought and have never even inked up including these two, so I think I'm going to have to be really organised and stamp them and store the stamped images in a book or folder so I can see exactly what I've got as I have a couple I've bought two of, duh, lol.
Ingredients -
Images - Magnolia, Tilda with striped tights - Pink Collection 2008, Wilma with rose - Raising The Ceiling Collection 2010
Medium - distressed inks
Paper - stash
Sparkle - crystal glamour dust & diamond stickles
Pearls - Blue Moon
Feather - Little Yellow Bicycle
The die cut I've used to make my card is a gift from our lovely Susie & can be bought from Susie's shop Die Cut Dreams when it reopens after Susie & her family have moved house.
The pin was a plain pin from Whiff Of Joy and I added some beads and a small blob of glossy accents to keep them in place, and the wired ribbon was from a craft show
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Fairy Fun Fridays - for the girls, Secret Crafter - dust off your stash (stamps), Just Magnolia - anything goes, Miami Doodles - lets get girly, Ink It Up - embellish it, Crazy 4 Challenges - flowers, 7 Kids College Fund - April showers bring May Flowers, Craft Us Crazy - mum / flowers, Papertake - anything goes, Top Tip Tuesday - open challenge, A Spoon Full Of Sugar - white + 1, Ladybug Crafts - going dotty, Oldie But A Goodie - say it with flowers
I am just finishing off the punch around the page tutorial and all being well with my Internet connection I will upload it tomorrow.
Thanks for stopping by
Mandy what a stunning card, love your flower display and is that wee dog just not the cutest.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable Mandy, love both images and your beautiful embellishments, of course all that sparkle is just so amazing. We've had the same storms, it's still bucketing down up here.
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Suzi x
Wow this is awesome, so elegant and I love those flowers. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful card Mandy, the colour combo is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI'm just as bad for buying and forgetting, lol, except paper-I always buy 2, 1 to use and 1 to look at! rofl
*hugs* Sal x
Gorgeous card Mandy, the dog is a real cutie too.....
ReplyDeleteThe weather here has gone pear shaped too..not much in the way of thunder storms, but it freezing and blowing a gale, awful, the rain is lashing, more like winter...lol...enjoy your day hun.xxxxx
Beautiful Mandy love this tilda and the colours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteChris x
Hi Mandy, your card is beautiful, I love the adorable Maggies, the colours and flowers are gorgeous and your colouring is wonderful. I am so sorry I missed your birthday, I hope you had a fabulous day. Hugs Jodie from Oz xx
ReplyDeleteoh this is so pretty ... soft and delicate . Gorgeous soft blues .. and cute little images . Love the round design
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at LCI and Oldie but a goodie
Lisa x
she's such a sweetie, I cannot believe you've never inked her up (truthfully I think we're ALL guilty of un-inked Tilda's hehe!) the roses and pearls around the edge are gorgeous and WOWSERS - lovin that floral explosion with the gorgoeus ribbon 'n pins :D
ReplyDeleteHope you weather clears up ♥
Gorgeous and beautiful card Mandy,gorgeous colour's,
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
oh bless, I don't like the storms myself and we are expecting some here, we have had the rain but so far I have not had to switch off.
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet little creation and all the gorgeous detail
Also note the tutorial cannot wait to see it, I can use them on my creations but mine never seem to be as pretty as yours
take care hun
Kate xx
Hi Mandy, stunning card as usual!!! love it,
ReplyDeletehad to smile about the thunder storm, when i was a child me mum and my sisters used to sit huddled up in the pantry singing, while the storm passed!!.Even the dog was scared of it so he sat in too!!!lol!
Gorgeous card as always
ReplyDeletehi, I have launched some blog candy in aid of charity, would appreciate any shout outs, please
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Oh gosh, Mandy, as usual, a fabulous project! I really need to try one of the circle easel cards! Your coloring is simply the best and your knack for choosing just the right papers is wonderful!!!! Just love it!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!!
Hugs,
Teri
Wow Mandy, how gorgous!! Love your colouring, love the paper, so pretty!! Thank You for joining us at Mami Doodles and good luck in the draw ◕‿◕
ReplyDeleteOh wowwwwww Mandy what a little treasure this shows my two favourite things of all times, doggies and Tilda's, lol. This is truly beautiful I love that image of Tilda the colours and design look perfect, I love this big time.
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Lorraine x
Hi Hun, I keep trying to mail you but |I can't get through, is your in box full? I know your having problems with your e mail but think I may be too lol, see if you can send one to me, let me know when you have by my comment box on my blog, thanks xx Liz
ReplyDeleteMandy, this is stunning. Love how you put the flowers all around and your coloring of this is just terrific.
ReplyDeleteWow awesome creation Mandy. Luv the blue.
ReplyDeleteAdorable Mandy ! Love the colour combo, but then, I am a sucker for blue !!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, sandra xx
p.s. I hate thunder too !!! LOL
A very wonderful card - with a so nice motiv! Laugh - love all of the wonderful details and and the design. And the coloring of the motiv is so perfekt! - great card! I was happy to find you! You a very creativ woman!
ReplyDeleteFab card, beautifully coloured. Love the soft blues. Debs xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card Mandy - love the shape.
ReplyDeleteLove Lynda xxx
Awwww, so cute! Love the gorgeous blues and the flowers and pins are beautiful! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy, love the delicate colours and your colouring is so beautiful! Thanks for joining us at LIIU and good luck
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Super pretty card - love it
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our "Dust off your stash" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)
Hugs Jane x
That is really a piece of art again Mandy! Looks so gorgeous in these blue shades!
ReplyDeleteHugs Kristel
Adorable card and design.
ReplyDeleteThis is super, super cute, Mandy!
ReplyDeleteHUGS SUSY
Such a beautiful card Mandy! I love it!
ReplyDeleteGlad your thunderstorms are over - I hate them too!
Hugs
Christine x
A totally stunning creation as always Mandy! Thanks for playing along with us at Papertake Weekly this week and good luck! x
ReplyDeleteHi, Mandy,
ReplyDeleteLove your card, it's so cute!!! What wonderful embellies... and beautiful colours...
Hugs
Kim
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Hi Mandy,I just love your card,the image is so sweet,fab colouring.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Wwwoooowww this is ssooooo beautifull!!! I hope you don't have trouble with the internet anymore!!
ReplyDeletegr. arjette.
Wow, I love this card Mandy, gorgeous colours and images, beautiful colouring as always xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy its beautiful. Everthing is beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteDon't like thunderstorms. We had heavy showers here.
Kathleen x
This is truly lovely - so glad you linked up at Craft Us Crazy!
ReplyDeleteWow Mandy this is just stunning. Your colouring and decoration are amazing!! Thanks for playing along at LCI this week.
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Hi Hun it's me again lol, I've sent you mail have you got it? also my box, I binned because of the flippin ads, will try again later if they get fed up lol
ReplyDeleteOOOppppsss fancy calling Wilma a he lol, good job I don't do it to Tilly!!!!
will mail you a proper letter tomorrow if I know your getting my mail lol, hugs Liz xx
Wow hun this is gorgeous, I love it all, the image, papers and embellies are perfect, I know what you mean about the images, I need to do something similar as I can never remember which ones I've got lol,
ReplyDeletelooking forward to your tutorial, hugs Liz xx
A beautiful card, I love the images. Elaine
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeletehugs Tessa & Anke
SOOOOOOOOO beautiful, Mandy! I love how you've made this one stand up :) Gorgeous colors and flower arrangement - I need that cute lil' puppy!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you lots!!!
Lori xxx
You made a beautyfull card .
ReplyDeleteLove Aartje
What an adorable sweet card Mandy she really is the sweetest stamp and I love the blue, oh I just love thunder and lightening I'm like an excited child lol! Thanks for posting my candy in your sidebar too! Hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Thanks for joining us at 7 Kids Challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shape and embellies are perfect! Great design! So soft and cuddly like that pup!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at OLDIE BUT A GOODIE CHALLENGE this time and good luck!
Hugs
Francesca
What a gorgeous card, the flowers look so pretty :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Love your cute and gorgeous card Mandy.
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Debby
Stunning beautiful card, gorgeous image and colours love the flowers on the side.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
What a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteMarie-Anne
Ohhh that doggie is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the LCI "going dotty" challenge!
Oh Mandy that is stunning, and I love the way youve combined those two together they look fabulous. with hugs Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteEverything about this is perfect! It all goes together like a dream.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us at Oldie But A Goodie this week for Tracy's Say It With Flowers challenge and good luck
Hugs Laurie x
Stunning I love all of it! Thanks for joining us at LIIU x
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to join in the fun at Top Tip Tuesday challenge, your card is sooooo pretty! love the shape and colours too! hope to see you again next time, Samantha :0)
ReplyDeleteStunning and beautiful card. Jeanette
ReplyDeleteOH-MY-WORD! Mandy! Sheesh woman! This is a STUNNER once again! Okay, I think I'm wayyyy behind the times, because I just tried for the very FIRST time to make a circle card and did NOT know what the heck I was doing. lol!!! Needless to say, I pulled it off, but I don't think I'll be doing it again anytime soon. hehe!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, you've made this BEAUTIFULLY! wow! Your stickpins, your colouring, your flowers and sigh .. those feathers make everything look so soft and dreamy! Everything is AMAZING!!!
Big Hugs,
Elise
Wow! This is a beautiful card! I mean really gorgeous! I love the baby blues you used and those flowers are scrumptious. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnniebee
This is just gorgeous Mandy with the beautiful blues, those gorgeous flowers and pins. Love the shaped card with the pearl and rose accents. "Hugs" Carol
ReplyDeleteLove your card & all the fab embellies. Also, thanks for the tips on using the glamour dust. I used it on one card & loved it, then on another, & another.... it's a beautiful effect!
ReplyDeleteCute stamp, and so beautifully painted
ReplyDeleteAll work is beautiful
I like it very
Really really beautiful! Thanks for joining us at craft us crazy!
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