Good morning peeps,
Did you see the beautiful Johnny playing rugby yesterday? OMG he looked sooooooooo scrummy, poor hubby had to put up with me drooling and shrieking at the TV yesterday afternoon, so much for a welcome home for him lol. I do miss the rugger during the summer but next month the rugby world cup starts yaaaayyy, don't all be groaning now think lovely muscly, rugged men, sigh, lol. I'll shut up about the rugger before you all tell me too lol.
Today is new challenge day at
and this fortnight our challenge is
Ingredients -
Image - Whiff Of Joy Lovebirds
Medium - distressed inks
Papers - Marianne Designs
Pearls - Melissa Frances
Sparkle - stardust stickles
Ribbon - The Ribbon Girl (I think!)
Tools - MS Embroidered floral PATP & Aspen border punch from a PATP set, Marianne Creatables decorative elegance, Picket Fence Crackle Paint (for distressing the papers)
Would you believe naughty old Martha has gone and retired this gorgeous Embroidered Floral PATP, the good news is Simon Says Stamp still has a few in stock so if you want it grab it quick.
I'm entering my card in the following challenges-
Midnight Madness - fab sketch, Stamps & Fun - Christmas, Papertake - anything goes, Truly Scrumptious - buttons & bows, Whiff Of Joy - buttons & bows, Aud's Sentiments - Christmas, Crafty Sentiments - Christmas, Fussy & Fancy - Christmas, Totally Papercrafts - holidays, Fun With Shapes & More - twine/cord, Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - gimme the bird, Christmas Card Challenges - recycle (button off a cardigan), Corrosive - earth tones
Now for some sad news. Some of you may already know we are missing our lovely Heather from the Simon Says Stamp DT due to her suffering a stroke. For those of you who do pray please say one for our Heather, she really is one of the sweetest people as well as being super talented, and if anyone would like to send Heather a get well card you can email me moominstacey@live.co.uk or any of the other DT girlies for Heather's address, I know she would very much appreciate it.
Thanks for stopping by
Oh Mandy this is beautiful, I love it apart from the button. Not a button fan. Love the image and colours.
ReplyDeleteKathleen x
Oh Many, this is such a beauty!!! I really LOVE the "outside" of all your cards with these great punches...I have tried once and failed...argh! The colours are beautiful...more vintage-style...but sooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMartina
Mandy, this is just gorgeous. What an adorable image and colouring. Love the flowers and all the details...just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHeather is in my prayers, was so shocked reading about her the other day,terrible thing to happen.
Luv CHRISSYxx
Hi Hun, wow love your card, you always make your papers so go together too, give me some big tips!!! lovely colouring hun and the image is gorgeous, so must get on with some xmas cards..... but you know me!!! lol hugs Liz xx
ReplyDeleteSo cute ^__^
ReplyDeleteStunning card Mandy, love the colours and details and your colouring is beautiful. Such sad news about Heather :-(
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely soft and obviously gorgeous Christmas card, love the punch used and the image is adorable, get well wishes for Heather
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate xx
Ooooh, gorgeous card! That image is so sweet :-) Sorry to hear about Heather - I hope she is well again soon. Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
ReplyDeleteThat frame round the card is amazing and I just love the WOJ image. :)Also the colours are stunning and these flowers...*_*
ReplyDeleteWow Mandy, Stunning winterland you have created here! Love everything about it. Carolxx
ReplyDeleteThis is a real beautiful card Mandy, it's such a gorgeous image.
ReplyDeletehugs Teresa xx
Wwooww Mandy, your card is sooooo beautifull!!!!
ReplyDeletegr. arjette.
This is so beautiful Mandy,gorgeous card.xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful Mandy. Sorry I cannot read your blog properly as the writing is so small and feint. But love looking at your cards.
ReplyDeletePam x
What a lovely Christmas card. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs AStrid.
http://creaastrid.blogspot.com/
What a cute card Mandy, love the image and gorgeous colours
ReplyDeleteClairex
the image is so cute and the card is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSoooo sweet! This is such a precious image and you created a most extraordinary Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteWow Mandy that is gorgeous I love that image and your whole card layout and design is fabulous. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous and beautiful card
Hugs Dianne xx :)
Wow, this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOMG GORGEOUS,love those colours and details.....such a beautiful image too!!! BTW thankyou so much for all of your help with Lyndall's benefit,we all really do appreciate it!!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs xx
What a lovely card adorable image
ReplyDeletethank you for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week
Love Jan
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What no Tilda? Beautiful card Mandy! Love the colours and that image is gorgeous! Sheila:)X
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! So glad you joined us for this weeks CCC!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for Heather.
What an adorable image and fabulous card.
ReplyDeleteWow what a sweet card Mandy, very nice image asnd lovely colours. Hugs ,Frea
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely birds on your beautiful card Mandy.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Henny.
Love your card, thanks for joining us at Truly S this week
ReplyDeleteHi hun
ReplyDeleteaww as ever a totally gorgeous card, luv the image, fab colouring,beautiful papers & embelies, luv the punched edge, sue,x
Beautiful card Mandy.
ReplyDeleteSue x
Mandy your card is gorgeous! And I am very sorry to hear about Heather, my prayers are with her.
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pendrasplace.blogspot.com
Totally stunning Mandy, I love everything about it. Such pretty finishing touches.
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Tracy x
This is such a gorgeous card. I love the colours that you've used and the image also. Thanks for joining us this fortnight at Whiff of Joy. Hugs Michele x
ReplyDeleteAwe! Just beautiful. Cute little birdie image!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Mandy - I love the image and the colours you've used - fabby card! Susie x
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colouring and details, just beautiful.
Hugs Gry
Auck Mandy this is a beautiful card, the wee birds are so cute. Lee x
ReplyDeleteOh this is totally beautiful! That image is really just so sweet too!
ReplyDeleteWow this is a beautiful card love the image and your colouring is perfect:) Sandra H
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner of a creation Mandy.
ReplyDeleteI do like this image (though I'm not really one for animal stamps, mainly cos I'm rubbish at colouring them) and it does make for a gorgeous Christmas card. As always I adore all your lovely little embellies.
Hugs Elaine xxx
Mandy, this is such a stunning card! Your birds are lovely as well as your paper choices and that gorgeous border! Thanks so much for joining us for this week's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge, we hope you will come back and play again next week!
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Marsha
MMSC-DT
Gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Julie
Sorry to hear about your friend. Hope she is doing better soon. Totally adorable card I love it to bits.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card, beautiful image and colours.
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear about Heather, hope she is doing well.
ReplyDeleteStunning work!!! Your card is filled with harmony, elecance and class; I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteIt such balance in your design, and the image is amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing your work with us at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge, hope to see you again soon.
Hugs Guro
MMSC DT
Hello lovely.
ReplyDeleteWOW Your card is cute. Lovely colors and wonderful details. Thank you for your participation in the PTWC in the week.
Hugs August GDT Marika
Hi hun.
ReplyDeleteyour card is fantastic. Love the details, the colorcombo and your coloring! Thanks for joining us at SFC.
Have a nice day.
Hugs Nadell
Xoxo
oh, my!! What a wonderful stamp <3
ReplyDeleteAnd ju have done it justice :)
Hi Mandy, first of all could you please pass my best wishes on to Heather and I hope she recovers well !!!
ReplyDeleteSecondly, there is only one place for that card and that is ..... on the shelf over MY fireplace !!! It's absolutely adorable babe and I have to thank you for the inspiration that you continue to give, even if you do spend most of your winter months ogling fit, young men !!!!
lol lol
Hugs, Sandra xx
What a beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Card Challenges this week.
ReplyDeleteWow Mandy! What a gorgeous Christmas card. I love all the detail. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet image! Thank you for joining us at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge. I hope you will join us again as I can't wait to see your next creation!
ReplyDelete~Hugs,
Valerie M
Priscillastyles Design Team
Gorgeous Christmas card, thanks for joining us at Papertake weekly
ReplyDeleteLouise
Hello! Wow what an adorable image! You have created a perfect take on the sketch challenge at Midnight Madness! Love your color choice! Thanks so much for joining us this week!
ReplyDeleteDenise
MMDT
Love it!! Thanks so much for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! This image is lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi hun
ReplyDeleteHope you are well. Gorgeous card and just love the cute image. Thank you for sharing at Aud Sentiments.
Hugs Ali x
I love the card so much!!!It's so...gentle and sweet at one time:) Great job. I love every detail of it.
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Joanna
This is absolutely stunning. I LOVE the design and the fab image. A perfect Christmas card. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWow - I love everything about this :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for "giving us the bird" this week at Christmas Stampin All Year Long!
What an awesome take on our challenge - great work and thanks so much for joining us at Christmas Cards - way to stay on top of this next season!!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs
Juelmarie DT
Gorgeous card! Love the adorable image! Thanks for joining us at CCC this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeoaus card Mandy.
ReplyDeleteThe image is magical. You have placed the birds in beautiful scene.
Great frame.
Many thanks for joining us at Fun with Shapes and more.
Hugs, Swantje x
Hi hun - fab card - love these two love birds - great punching and Thanks for joining in this week at Totally Papercrafts - and Good Luck
ReplyDeleteSarah - Stressedstamper x
Beautiful card Mandy! nice image and colors. TFS with us at The Corrosive Cha.
ReplyDeleteZulma DT
Beautiful card Mandy, I just love they way you choose your colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments Designs.
Hugs
Suzette
What a beautiful card! Great to have you join us at CSAYL. Hope to see you next week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for playing along with us at Christmas Card Challenges!! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy! Congratulations on your win! So glad you joined is in our bird challenge at CSAYL!
ReplyDelete:) Becky
This is gorgeous! Love all the lacy looking borders! Your coloring is fantastic - what a sweet image! Gorgeous flowers too! Thanks for joining us at The Corrosive Challenge for the Earth Tones challenge! :)
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Regan ~ Design Team
Oh how gorgeous and elegant Mandy!! Your coloring and the addition of the bow and buttons is beautiful. Thanks for joining the Whiff of Joy Challenges this week!!
ReplyDeleteblessings and hugs,
Chris
Good morning Mandy, Super card and congrats on your win at WOJ.
ReplyDeletehugs Teresa xx