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Friday, 5 August 2011

A Brave Little Tilda !

Hello peeps,
Ooooo just lookie here, I have a non DT card at last, yaaaaayyyy lol. Hubby has been away on a residents holiday so I've had less housework to do as he's a messy devil, which means I've had more time to play.

I will admit I am not overly keen on many of the new Magnolia collection Winner Takes It All (are you thinking Abba too? lol)  which is so unlike me and I've not even bothered cutting the stamps out of my stamp club kit, shocking lol, but this little cutie I just had to have as soon as I saw her. She's brave swimming among those fish, as some of you know fish scare the living daylights out of me I won't even clean out my Brad & Becks (goldfish) I make hubby do it, & I most certainly won't sit out on the decking near those "sharks" pretending to be Koi in hubby's pond, you can hear them smacking their lips just waiting for a victim, shudder lol.
Ingredients -
Medium - Copics
Papers - Magnolia
Pearls & pearl butterfly - Prima
Sentiment - Magnolia
Flowers - Kort & Godt & Wild Orchid
Tools - MS Deco Fan Shells PATP, Marianne Creatables decorative elegance, Nesties

I've stamped some Magnolia Shells in Tea Dye & Vintage Photo distressed inks and then smothered them in stardust stickles for that lovely sparkle, the ribbons are both from my stash.
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Just Magnolia - anything goes (opt glitter), Crafty Calendar - under the sea, Creative Inspirations - summertime, Pile It On - stay cool, Die Cut Dreams - holiday fun, Lollipop - celebration, Stamping & Scrapping - summer fun, All That Scraps Magnolia Challenge - hot summer days, Deep Ocean - sea, Craft Your Passion - anything goes, Dutch Magnolia Lovers - bingo(glitter, punch, white), Crafting For All Seasons - sea/ocean, Divas By Design - summer, Really Reasonable Ribbon - sizzling summer, Totally Papercrafts - holidays
A big thank you to our lovely Heidi & Steph at Simon Says Stamp they have just treated the DT to another in store spending spree, woo hoo I'm off shopping, anyone want to come ?
 Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend

63 comments:

  1. Wow Mandy this is gorgeous. Love the image and those little shells. That ribbon is yummy too.
    Denise xx

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  2. Mandy, this is so beautiful, fabulous image and all the details are wonderful.Gorgeous soft colours.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. This is so sweet Mandy, your new stamp is delicious, no wonder you had to have her. .. Have fun shopping.. lucky you :) Hugs xxx

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  4. Hi Mandy, wow hun that is such a cute card!! She really looks like she's diving!! Hugs, Frea

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  5. So I'm guessing that 'Jaws' isn't your favourite film, lol!! Sorry, couldn't resist it!

    This is so pretty, I love the gentle colours! Especially Tilda's pink flippers - so cute!

    luv, Mags x

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  6. Hi Mandy, this is a great card love the image and the background is gorgeous love the layout and the colouring is stunning;) Sandra H

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  7. This is so wonderful, so cute image, and stunning embellishments. :)

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  8. Hi Mandy,
    Such a lovely card, love all the soft colors and the flowers are awesome.
    Judie

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  9. What a beautiful card Mandy. Perfect in everything.

    Greetings Henny.

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  10. A cutie for sure. I am not sure how many I REALLY like from the new kit. No purchases yet. She looks `swimmingly` !! lovely creation!

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  11. Those flowers you used on your project are really pretty.. :-) and great image.. all in all a gorgeous card..!!

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  12. Wow! This is terrific! I love the colors and this image is fab!
    Valerie M

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  13. Hi Mandy loving this gorgeous creation the embellishments, lace, colours and Tilda look truly wonderful.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  14. Hi Mandy
    A gorgeous and beautiful card love the image have a lovely weekend
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  15. Oh Mandy! This is so gorgeous. I thought when I saw this image it didn't appeal to me, boy does it every now. You've done and amazing job with this, it is fabulous!!!!

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  16. such a pretty card and so delicate looking love the lace and the little pearl butterfly
    Hugs Kate xx

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  17. oh this is just gorgeous hun your detail is always fantastic hugs cherylxx

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  18. great card....mganolia is perfect with these shells!!!!
    look amazing...!!!
    the ribbons are so sweet like alla the card! great job

    Alberto

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  19. Stunning card Mandy, love all the details and your colouring is gorgeous. What are you like with your OH's fish, lol, you need to train the cats to have a nibble ;) x

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  20. Hi Hun, send some of your mojo my way, I've lost mine lol, love your card hunny, fabby colouring and great embellies, those do so love your flowers etc, note to self get more creative lol, get more evcery thing really lol,

    have a lovely weekend hun, it's been raining here again so d=come down for a visit and bring the sunshine with you lol, speak soon, hugs Liz xx

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  21. HI Mandy!

    What a beautiful card. And the new stamps ar so lovely.

    Hugs Mariska

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  22. Gorgeous card as always, Mandy!
    Very cute!
    I love it!
    Thanks for joining us at CFAS!
    Jani x

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  23. Gorgeous Mandy, as always, love everything about this card, thanks for joining us at DCD.
    xx

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  24. It is very air! Like cream on the cake! I really like:) Especially the edge of your work! Inspired, and I will do:)

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  25. Gorgeous card Mandy, lovely soft colours. So much details. I love the pink ribbon, so unusual and the butterfly pearls too.
    I have finally coloured your images that I won in your candy a while back. 3 cards in my blog if you fancy have a look. I used prismas and it worked like a treat.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Kathleen x

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  26. Hi baby girl AWESOME creation stunning colouring great colours love it..know what you mean re the Koi smacing their lips..they really do..our Shirley (big gold coloured Chagoi)takes her food out of my hands..&&& sucks your fingers..yea I can feel you shuddering from Filey..LOL

    smiles blogging mummy xxx

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  27. Morning Mandy, Fabulous card, it all looks so gorgeous.....as for the fish, well we used to have a Koi pond, and they would jump to catch anything that passed the water, oh it used to scare me to death, but I did love to see the frogs swim around, like little men doing the breast stroke..so cute...lol..xxx

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  28. Hi Mandy,
    This is such a beautiful card and you have made this new stamp look so much more appealing now, as I'm not keen on most of these new Tildas either :-( She looks absolutely gorgeous - and I love her pink flippers! Such delish embellies and details, Have a fab weekend, Hugs, Teresa x

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  29. Its gorgeous Mandy and I've a few of these new stamps but whether they ever get stamped remains to be seen lol
    Clairex

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  30. Heehee, Oh Mandy you did have me giggling about your hubby's lip smacking koi!! Your card is really beautiful, I love the colours and the image is very cute. Enjoy your weekend. Lee x

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  31. Mandy...what a magnificent creation! Absolutely sensational!!!!! Love EVERYTHING about it!

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  32. Beautiful card Mandy! Sheila:)X hope you are well today!

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  33. Your card is sooo amazing!
    I just love that new image and the great details. Isn´t this a pearl butterfly? Wow! *-*
    hugs
    Nina

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  34. Gorgeous card! Beautiful image and I love the flowers. Sorry I've been missing for a while - been on my hols and then internet issues, but I'm back now! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  35. Utterly stunning Mandy thanks for playing at Divas hugs Rebekah xx

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  36. As always Mandy a Super Stunning card hun.Beautiful colouring and adore the colours you have used.Cute image,love the embellies.Happy Weekend.xxx

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  37. Hi hun
    wowzer a totally adorable card, awesome colouring as always, she is a cutie,beautiful design, sue,x

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  38. Hello Mandy,
    What a gorgeous card.... it has a big "WOW"-factor for sure! I absolutely love it!
    Thanks for entering our Dutch Magnolia Lovers Challenge.
    Hug,
    Yvonne

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  39. This card is so pretty, Mandy!
    Love the image and all your decorations!!!!

    HUGS SUSY

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  40. Gorgeous card and beautiful coloring. She's a cutie that's for sure. Have a wonderful weekend! "Love & Hugs" Carol

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  41. Beautiful card and colouring.Love all the details.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion. Hope to see you again next week :D
    Lisa x

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  42. Hi Mandy I have just popped back to have another peek at this beauty and to thank you for joining our challenge at Creative Inspirations.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  43. wow this is such a gorgeous card as usual, I'll frame it :)
    I will be honored if you will add this project in our weekly linking party every Wednesdays at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/08/my-inner-baker-with-linking-party.html
    Have a great week,
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  44. Hahaha! You're so funny, Mandy! You're card is lovely despite your vehemence toward aquatic creatures! I haven't seen all of the new stamps yet but of the ones I have seen, I agree with you that they aren't my favorites. This one's a keeper though! Beautiful coloring and embellishments... so soft and sweet... and the little sea shells are the perfect finishing touch.

    Hugs, Anniebee

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  45. Another stunner!!! Love it!

    I actually cringed when I heard there was a new collection out, as I'm on a spending freeze to save up for our Paris trip. Come to find out there are only 4 that I even want!! That NEVER happens - I usually want them all!!!! I'm sure there are people super excited about all the sports Tildas but it just isn't my thing.

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  46. Oh i LOVE this!!! fantastic detailing!! Thank you for joining us at Lollipop Crafts! Good Luck!

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  47. What a gorgeous card thanks for joining us at CFAS xx Jan

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  48. Do you have to tell us every time you get a shopping spree at SSS, it seems rather spiteful to me !!!!! lol lol
    Honestly Mandy, if you make more cards like this then ..... enjoy it and fill your boots girl !!!!!!

    Hugs, Sandra xx

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  49. oooo!!! absolutely gorgeous Mandy!!
    thank you for joining us at Creative Inspirations hope to see you next time too
    Hugs
    laney

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  50. Beautiful card!
    Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!
    Helen x

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  51. Holy cow Mandy, I'm drooling over this one, all I can say is WOW!

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  52. Hi sweetie, this is just gorgeous, great colours too, thanks for joining us at JM/HS this week big hugs Pops x x x

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  53. Hi Mandy, what a gorgeous creation. Such a sweet image and coloured perfectly. Thanks for joining in with us this time at Divas by Design. Sarah

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  54. Cute Tilda and a beautiful colour scheme! x

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  55. eautiful sweet and delightful Cards, dear Mandy.

    I have my own creativ Blogspot, since Jul 2011. Please take a little look and I hope you leave a comments too on my Blog..
    Hugs from Germany
    Marina "Bettyscardandpaperdesign"

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  56. eautiful sweet and delightful Cards, dear Anne.
    I have my own creativ Blogspot, since Jul 2011. Please take a little look and I hope you leave nice comments too on my Blog..
    Hugs from Germany
    Marina "Bettyscardandpaperdesign"

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  57. stunning Mandy, I love that Tilda shes a real beauty, so unusual...thanks for joining in with our Just Magnolia & hAnglar challenge
    Mina xxx

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  58. Beautiful card !! Thanks for joining us at DML. Christa.

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  59. What an adorable Tilda card! :)
    Thanks so much for joining us this week @ Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings challenge!
    I am now one of your followers.  ;)  I would love it if you came to visit my blog and become a follower too!

    Hugs,
    True :D

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  60. Beautiful card! Thanks so much for joining our Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge.

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  61. Oooh Mandy, yet again another stunning creation hun. I wish I had an ounce of your talent! I love your colouring and your little shells are just perfect. In fact, as always, I love everything about it. Thank you for joining in with our Holiday Fun challenge at Die Cut Dreams this time. Good luck.
    hugs
    Dawn x

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  62. A melt your heart sweet Tilda image! So cute Mandy! Awesome hot days of summer creating! So glad you linked up to the All That Scraps Magnolia Challenge! Thanks for playing!

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Thanks so much for hopping over to visit & taking the time to leave a comment
Mandy xx