Hello peeps,
I have at last found time to write my Christmas cards, I had a bit of a shock though as I thought I had done well this year but I still need another 20 + and there is no way I am going to manage that before this Christmas so it looks like I'll be committing the crime of buying cards, gasp, lol.
Today is new challenge day at
& this fortnight our challenge is
I have at last inked up one of my Christmas LOTV's and I love these even though they are badly neglected, I can't help it I just keep being drawn to those gorgeous Magnolia's like a pin to a magnet lol.
Ingredients -
Image - Lilli Of The Valley
Medium - Copics
Papers - My Minds Eye, Holly Jolly (or it could be Jolly Holly lol)
Sentiment - Cats Life Press
Flowers - Wild Orchid
Sparkle - crystal glamour dust
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Card Makin' Mamas - Christmas, Crafty Ann's - tic, tack, toe (glitter, snow, red), Jingle Belles - wrapping it up, Miami Doodles - make it shine, 2 Sisters - Christmas, Aud's Sentiments - Christmas / Holiday sentiment, Cute Card Thursday - anything goes, Hanna & Friends - Winter card, Moving Along With The Times - last minute Christmas card, Southern Girls Challenge - ribbon, ABC Christmas - Y is for Yippee!, Crafts & Me - snow/snowflakes, Creative Belli - Winter/Christmas (neglected ribbon & sentiment), Divas by Design - anything goes, Penny's Paper-Crafty - Merry Christmas, The Pixie Cottage - sketch/last minute cards, Ladybug Crafts - snowflakes & sparkle, Creative Card Crew - Tis The Season, Papertake - anything goes
A little reminder for you there is one week left to enter your
in the
If you missed yesterdays post and want a chance of winning dear little Edwin then scroll down one post and you'll find Mr Linky
I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend, I'm planning on wrapping some presents today as I have loads stashed in various places around the house and I will no doubt forget about some of them and find them during next year which is a usual trick of mine, but I think it's nice that I can produce Christmas presents in April, nobody is expecting them then lol.
Thanks for stopping by
What a fantastic Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteIts sooo beautiful!
Hugs mariska
Gorgeous card and I love that ribbon.
ReplyDeleteDenise xx
Wow, this is fantastic. I love the beautiful loop, great colours.
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Melodie
Mandy,
ReplyDeleteamazing card. such a great vintage look.
The ribbon is lush.
Wow, what a gorgeous card! That image is so cute! Susie x
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Mandy - thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
ReplyDeleteAnn x
Aww I love this LOTV image and you've coloured it so beautifully Mandy! Love the sparkly snow! Gorgeous papers and love the distressed edges. Your embellishments are stunning - a really beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at MAWTT and good luck in the Challenge!
Hugs Sue xx
Great card Mandy, love that image and your bow is gorgeous!! HUgs, Frea
ReplyDeleteOh wow, wonderful card, love that gorgeous ribbon and bow :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Fabulous card Mandy, nice that you have managed to find the time to do your cards they can be time consumming don't you think?!!:) Sandra H
ReplyDeletewow gorgeous and adore that bow/ribbon, and what a sin to buy cards when your own are 100% better than anything you could buy
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate xx
What a gorgeous card Mandy!
ReplyDeletehave a nice sunday!
hugs, Mandy
Mandy this is GORGEOUS....oh I love it all and that ribbon...delicious....good luck on the card making front, am I in a mess....well actually YES..lol...xxx
ReplyDeleteJust a fantastic card Mandy. That image is so cute and love everything else.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Yvon
Ahh this is so sweet... I love the fab paper and layout. It is adorable ;)
ReplyDeleteVery lovely card is that. Love Juanita
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas card! Thanks for playing along at CCC and good luck!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Ani
know what you mean about not having enough,cards made hun I am in the same,boat,just love love your card hun its just stunning as always ,love that ribbon and bow hugs cherylxxxxx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card!! Beautiful colours and I love the image! Also a very pretty bow! hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeleteStunning card Mandy, love all the elements you used.
ReplyDeleteMichaela xx
Oh, a gorgeous Christmas card, Mandy! Love the colours and the sweet image!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice Sunday!
Hugs Kjersti
Love your gorgeous card Mandy.
ReplyDeleteLuv
Debby
Love the awesome work on your card especially the nesties! Thanks for joining us at Penny’s Paper-Crafty Merry Christmas Challenge!
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Blog: Creo by Lady Katutz at http://creobyladykatutz.blogspot.com/
This is so fab Mandy so traditional and vintage I love it! I'm like you have written all my xmas cards and am thinking its either some quick CAS cards or shop bought!!!! Thanks so much for entering at Divas, CCC and PTw hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning card Mandy!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Kristel
Gorgeous card Mandy - love that ribbon
ReplyDeleteHave a great evening.
Debs xx
Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week!
have a fabulous, crafty weekend, Debxx
Hi Mandy,
ReplyDeleteJust popped back to say thanks for joining us at The Pixie Cottage this week with this gorgeous card xx
Hi Mandy
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous and beautiful card
Hugs Dianne xx :)
A beautiful card. I love the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteNikki x
oh this is gorgeous - i love the punched edging and the fabulous bow
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Diva's by design this fortnight
Lisa x
Another gorgeous creation! Such a sweet image, beautifully coloured and I just love that checked ribbon! Good luck with your present wrapping!!
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Vicki x
Wwoowww Mandy, your card is awesome!!!
ReplyDeletegr. arjette.
Oh this is gorgeous Mandy, wonderful colouring, the image is so sweet and that ribbon is just lush! Thanks for sharing with us at MAWTT this week, good luck! Pami x
ReplyDeleteFab card, love the image and that bow is just stunningly gorgeous. Lol to the Christmas prezzies in April.
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Absolutely gorgeous Mandy....Thanks for joining us at Divas by Design.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Yet another gorgeous card Mandy.
ReplyDeleteeels
Oh this is gorgeous! What fab checked ribbon! I really like the star punched border round the card, too, it looks so delicate!
ReplyDeletelove MagsB x
Mandy this card is truly beautiful, Your card are always so gorgeous. Lee x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing along in our Merry Christmas Challenge at Penny's. Your card is simply beautiful, and WOW - we're glad you chose to join us!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen - Design Team Member
karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Gorgeous card and I adore that ribbon! Thanks for joining us at LCI this week...
ReplyDeleteWow, what a gorgeous card...it's colored and embellished so prettily! Thank you for playing along with us at Creative Card Crew!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSarah
Hi hun, gorgeous card, fab image and colours, have fun wrapping! hugs Liz xx
ReplyDeleteHi hun
ReplyDeletetotally gorgeous card as always, awesome colouring, beautiful embelies, sue,x
Hi Mandy , great card for our new challenge. Christa.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card hun :) xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card! You are so talented, I love your work! So Happy You played with us at The Pixie Cottage this week!!
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Tina
This is such a pretty cardand great coloring-thanks for playing along with the creative belli challenge
ReplyDeleteHi,Mandy!Glad that you've joined Hanna and Friends so I can visit you and leave you a comment...so busy lately that have no time for blogland.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable as always.Love the image and the colours,the bow is gorgeous and great embellies.
Thanks for joining us at Hanna and Friends this week!
Dodici
x
Gorgeous card Mandy :-) I love the image and all the details ,, the ribbon id gorgeoussss !! :-)
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us on the PTW and Totally Papercrafts Challenges :-)
luv
Lols x x x
I love this card Mandy LOTV and Magnolia are my favourites too!
ReplyDeleteThat ribbon is GORGEOUS!
Thanks for joining us at MAWTT and hope to see you again soon
Hugs Laurie x
Gorgeous image!! Love the snowflake die and the star or snowflake border punch. Thanks for sharing on the Belli Challenge.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy, thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments and Crafty Ann's this time. Carol DT x
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