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Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Little Ida's Flowers! - Simon Says Stamp DT Card

Good morning peeps,
Brrrrr it's cold today, I think the furthest I'll be going today is into my craft room so in other words I'm enjoying a day at home.
Hubby and Jode had a really lovely day on Sunday at Hoggin' The Bridge, there were over 3,500 motorbikes there which was a lot more than the organisers anticipated and they raised thousands of pounds for various charity's including Meningitis UK which is close to our hearts as Jodie had Meningitis when she was only 11 and Jodie lost her friend Sophie to it last year. Jodie said it was an amazing & emotional day, she couldn't get over all the people lining the route waving & cheering, I'm amazed she could hear the cheers over the racket those Harley's make lol. After hours searching through You Tube videos of it hubby has managed to find video's of them riding so he's happy lol.

Today is new challenge day at
and this week our challenge is

If you are stuck for ideas & don't want to use the famous one's google "Fairytales" and you will be able to find lists of them.

This week my lovely teamies and I are showcasing my little favourites Magnolia stamps, pop over and take a peek at the gorgeous inspiration the girls have come up with.
Before I share my card I just want to thank the lovely Jane for giving me some tips for colouring white with Copics, I can't pull it off as well as Jane does but hopefully with a bit of practice I might get there, thanks hun xx

I have taken my inspiration from a Fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen called Little Ida's Flowers
Ingredients -
Medium - Copics
Papers - Magnolia
Flowers - Prima, Magnolia, stash & Prima flower center

 I have masked sweet Tilda and stamped the Christmas text & sweet snowflakes in Dusty Concord distressed ink over & around the image, the sparkle is diamond stickles and the twirly stick is homemade.
I'm not sure if you can see it very well but this beautiful Simplicity lace has a really pretty iridescent finish, I so need to get lots more of this
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a very generous $50 in store spending spree

If you haven't seen the new Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection by Magnolia where the heck have you been lol, no seriously click the pic and take a peek I love them all

Don't forget to keep an eye on the Simon Says Stamp STORE BLOG where you can see the new goodies in store and also be in with a chance of winning some lovely giveaways

I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Bunny Zoe's - lace it up, Top Tip Tuesday - layer it up, Pink Ink - fabby sketch, Stamptacular - you choose!, Make It Monday - anything goes linky party, Whoopst Daisy - free & easy, Colour Create - lilac, grey & white, Crafty Ribbons - ribbon & lace, Fairy Fun Fridays - sugar & spice & all things nice, If The Shoe Fits - female power, Just Magnolia - distressing, Allsorts - lavender & lace,

That's it from me peeps, I'm off to find some nice thick fluffy socks.
Thanks for stopping by



59 comments:

  1. Mandy you cards are just an amazing work of art so so so gorgeous K x

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  2. Oh wow, what a gorgeous card, I love the border and everything about it :o)
    Jackie xx

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  3. Mandy this card is gorgeous, I love all the added touches to your card, stunning, hugs

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  4. Stunning as always Mandy!! Love the Tilda, colouring, DP and all the gorgeous embellies!!

    Hugs Hazel xx

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  5. Gasp!!!!!!!!!!!! This is INCREDIBLE, Mandy!!!!!
    Love your amazing coloring of this adorable image and the border and details are phenomenal!

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  6. Beautiful, just beautiful.
    Hugs, Yvon

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  7. WOW.. This is so BEAUTIFUL Mandy.. Dropped in from Make-it-Monday for a closer look..Loz

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  8. Totally gorgeous Mandy.Love the colours and Tilda as always is beautiful.

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  9. Just beautiful and I love how you have coloured the white!! Smiles.
    An all round stunner of a card.
    Hugs to you from Krafty Karen - Popping in from MIM to say Hi.xx

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  10. Gorgeous card Mandy :-) Tilda is lovely and your colouring is fabulous ! all the papers and embellies are so pretty and feminine ,, beautiful :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  11. Glad Jodie and Ian had a good time on the bike - must have been very emotional for her. Beautiful card Mandy! Sheila:)X

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  12. Hi Mandy, absolutely beautiful, your design, colours and details are all so scrumptious, Tilda and your details are just beautifully coloured.
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  13. Goodness Mandy I love this soooo much I so have to buy that Tilda now and the background stamp! The colour choices are stunning too! Thanks so much for your comments on my blog, I would rather make a few lovely things than lots of average makes and I need to balance my life with everything else! Big Hugs Rebekah xx

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  14. Mandy this is DELICIOUS....I just think it's adorable..xxxx

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  15. Such a sweet, pretty card - lovely! Jo x

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  16. Hi she us so beautiful in white and all the details are incredible. Live the edging so pretty . Flowers and snowflake are dreamy ! Kitty :D

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  17. A beauty Mandy. All fits together. Sweet Tilda too.


    Greetings Henny.

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  18. Wow, wow, truly stunning!! Filled with gorgeous detail! Lovely lace and adorable image! Your cards are always stunning! Thanks for joining us at "Fairy Fun Fridays" for our Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice challenge! Good Luck! :D

    Hugz & TFS,
    xx Tracey/FFF-DT xx

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  19. Mandy I love the beautiful borders you do around your cards, theyre always beautiful. Lee x

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  20. OMG Mandy! your card is absolutly AMAZING, i don't know what to say so perfect !!!!!!!!!!
    i don't those magnolia papers, what is the collection?
    beautiful!!!!
    and of course tahnks for sharing with us at stamptacular sunday .
    hugs
    céline

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  21. Wooow, stunning creation, love the colors and all the embellishments :)
    Thanks for playing with us at Whoopsi Daisy this week :)
    Hugs Lill

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  22. Beautiful card. such a lovely colours.
    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ribbons.
    hugs Tessa & Anke

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  23. This is just gorgeous. I am lost for words.
    Annette
    xx

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  24. This is such a gorgeous card Mandy I love the colours! Beautiful details! It's great to hear that so much money was raised for meningitis, one of my sons had it when he was 4, we were so glad that it was discovered in time so that he recovered.
    hugs, Marlies

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  25. What a frilly, girl card! Perfect for the challenge. So pretty. Thanks for joining us at Fairy Fun Friday!

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  26. Hi hun
    wow this is totally gorgeous,awesome colouring, beautiful embelies & design, sue,x

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  27. Ooohhh I love this Mandy, gorgeous crisp colours and stunning details xxx

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  28. Gorgeous card and lovely coloring. Tilda looks so sweet!
    Stopped by from MIM.
    Hugz,
    Cathy Lee

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  29. Mandy your cards are just amazing:) Sandra H

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  30. Oh wow Mandy that is stunning. Hugs Jenny x

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  31. Oh my goodness this is absolutely stunning Mandy. I really love the twirly stick. x

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  32. WOW Mandy - I don't know what else to say, I'm speechless!! This is pretty stunning
    Laurie x

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  33. Wowwww Mandy this is breathtakingly beautiful, the design, colours, embellishments and Tilda look stunning.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  34. Amazing work as always Mandy! Your coloring is brilliant and I love all the embellies - great lace, flowers and pearls. My sister-in-law also has a dog named "Dude" LOL. Thanks so much for playing at WHOOPSI DAISY this week:)

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  35. OMGosh so gorgeous Mandy!! I love the punched border and she is just adorable!!x

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  36. Absolutely beautiful Mandy. Althouhg most peeps know I'm not a Tilda fan, what's not to adore about this one.

    Thank you so much for sharing your lovely work with us at Allsorts and joining in my Lavender and Lace theme.

    B x

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  37. OMG, this is really fantastic. I'm speekless.
    Hugs
    Melodie

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  38. Wonderful, adorable card Mandy such a pretty Tilda and details. Many thanks for the gorgeous Birthday card.
    luv
    Debby

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  39. So beautiful Mandy, stunning image and colouring, all the beautiful details...gorgeous.

    Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

    Luv CHRISSYxx

    Don’t forget. .if you leave a comment on another entrant, mention that you saw their card on ‘Make it Monday’ for a chance at second prize.. the more you comment on and mention MIM, the more chances at winning second prize.

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  40. Hi..I saw ur card at MIM..OMG!!!Absolutely gorgeous card..I love it soooooooooooo much:)Fabulous...The flowers ,lace, pearls and the pleasant white colour make the card looks very elegant and lovely:)The image is very very cute:)Love the border punch and the snowflake.. I love this sooooooooooo much..Very very pretty caard..

    http://merlyn-fineartgallery.blogspot.com/

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  41. Beautiful card, love this image, can't wait to use it myself. Love your flower combo.
    Hugs,
    Babette

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  42. Mandy Mandy Mandy you always treat us to such wonderful eye candy, could just stay and stare, thanks for joining our sugar and spice challenge at the Prairie Fairy Blog!

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  43. OMG, what to say? Your card is gorgeus, beautiful, adorable, wonderful and you name it :) I totally love it all ♥


    Thanks for joining us at Stamptacular Sunday this week. Hope to see you again :)
    Hugs, Nina.

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  44. Hi Mandy that is stunning I love your card layout and the colour choice is gorgeous a really fabulos card all together. hugs Shirleyx

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  45. Gorgeous card hunny, lovely image and love the paper too, that big snowflake is gorgeous, did you find your fluffy slippers lol, hugs Liz xx

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  46. This is Beautiful!! Great Colouring!!.. And I Loooooove the Flower embellishment!! You have used so many different colours and different kinds of embellishment.. And it looks Stunning!! :o)

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  47. Wow! This is beautiful! Wonderful embellishments and darling image!

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  48. Oh wow! THis is more than beautiful! Its stunning!I’m so glad you were able to play with us this time around at Bunny Zoe’s!
    Hugs,
    Dorcas
    Ps) If you havent already seen it, I have some blog candy up til Nov 1st. A rubber stamp set by Unity. No strings attached if you’d like to come by for a look. Just click on the Hershey kiss located in my sidebar.

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  49. This is stunning. Lovely colouring and detail. I love your blog and have become a follower, there is so much inspiration here for me! x

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  50. Oh Mandy, this is absolutly gorgeous, so much pretty detail.
    Thank you so much for entering our challenge at ALLSORTS this week, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  51. Oh my goodness, Mandy you have colored little Tilda so perfectly! I love the little curls around her face and the flowers around the image are fantastic!

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  52. Mandy - This is a work of art - fantastic. Jeanette

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  53. WOW! SO lovely and delicate! Thanks for sharing with us at WHOOPSI DAISY this week ;-)

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  54. This is just beautiful Mandy - your attention to detail is amazing!

    Thanks for joining us this week over at Top Tip Tuesday for our 'Layer it up' Challenge. Don't forget if you have a Top Tip to share with us you could win another prize!

    Carol x

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  55. Oh how beautiful Mandy. ;o) And thank you ever so much for the nice comment in my blog. ;o)) I hope you'll enter in my Candy as well. Hugs Line

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  56. Just popped over from the TTT blog to say thanks for entering our challenge, and realised that I've already left a comment as you'd come up in my google reader a few days ago.

    I just love this card. I've saved a pic of it so I can look back at it later to give me inspiration !!!

    Thanks for joining our layer challenge at Top Tip Tuesday.
    Annette xx

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  57. Oh Mandy hunni this is totally adorable. I have looked at it for ages and I still keep spotting little things I missed the first time I looked. Such delicate colouring - just perfect. Thanks for joining in with our Ribbon and Lace challenge at Crafty Ribbons this time. Hope to see you again next time.
    hugs
    Dawn xx

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  58. Hun, you already know I'm a huge fan of your work. This card is absolutely stunning. I loooooooooove it!!! Thanks for plying with us at Crafty ribbons! Hugs!

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  59. OH! Wow Mandy, this is beautiful. It is my first visit, and I am very happy I found you. Your card is stunning, your coloring is magnificient. I love the snowflake border, and all the lovely details.
    Awesome.

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