Good morning peeps,
It's going to be one of those very busy weeks in our household as we are decorating Jodie's bedroom and the house looks like it's been trashed with everything from her room scattered around the house wherever we could put it. Hubby was busy wallpapering in there yesterday while I spent an exhausting day drinking coffee and chatting lol, so today I am helping with the painting which means no getting to play with all my nice new birthday goodies just yet, I'll just have to keep popping in my craft room and stroking them lol.
Today is new challenge day at
& this week our challenge is a
My lovely teamies & I are featuring some gorgeous Martha Stewart & American Crafts products this week, as most of you know Martha's punches are pretty much compulsory for me to use as I love them.
Ingredients -
Featured products - MS Eyelet lace PATP, Classic 3 in 1 butterfly punch & American Crafts Hello Sunshine brads
Image - Belles & Whistles, Little Friend
Medium - Copics
Papers - Kaiser, Sweet Nothings
Pearls - Melissa Frances & Hero Arts
Flowers - Prima
Resin birdhouse - Prima
Twine - Hemptique
Lace - Simplicity Trim
Tools - Magnolia Doo Hickey heart swirl, leaf & swirl & sewing machine
For those who want them the Copic colours I've used are -
skin - E11, E00, E000, R20, hair - E44, E43, E40, trousers - W4, W2, W0, W00, top -E53, E51, E50 / R14, R12, R00, tree - E44, E43, E41, flowers - YR15, YR00 / YR07, YR04 / R14. R12, grass - E44, YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91, sky - B000, BG10, BG11
And here is the fabby sketch our Dawny has made for us to play with
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a whopping $50 spending spree in the fabulous
The STORE BLOG has loads of lovely inspiration, new products to see and chance to win candy so if you haven't already visited it pop over and take a peek.
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Die Cuttin Divas -garden, Oldie But A Goodie - on the farm or in the garden (die's, flowers & punches), Papertake - a stitch in time, Belle's & Whistles - Spring is in the air, Bunny Zoe's - ribbon or twine, Craft Your Passion - die cuts & punches, Creative Stamp Friends - bingo (middle row down- charm, lace, flowers), Lexi's Creations - punches & dies, Lollipop Crafts - Spring fling, Make It Monday - anything goes, Simon Says Stamp & Show - anything goes, Stamp & Create - Spring, Use Your Stuff - brown, cream & peach, Dream Valley - earth tones, Stamptacular - freebie week, Sweet Stampin' - girlie but no pink, Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - pearls & lace, Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes
A painting I must go!
Thanks for stopping by
Mandy she is adorable
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Gorgeous card Mandy :-) everything is just sooo very pretty ,, I love the little resin birdhouse ,, perfect embellie !! :-)
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Lols x x x
So sorry I didn't wished you a happy birthday yesterday sweetie!
ReplyDeleteBUT Happy birthday Mandy, I guess you had a wonderful day with your frinds and family!!
I love your card today (like I always do!lol) and the colours are so beautiful and all the details are perfect
Enjoy the painting, I must admite I am glad it isn't me :)
A BIG late, but gooood birthdayhug
Wowsers this is amazing Mandy - I adore the beautiful papers (just this paper pad and it is stunning !) and all those pearls look beautiful x
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing another stunner with us all x
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
very pretty Mandy loving the colours, hope you get your painting finished soon so you can go play with your new goodies , belated birthday wishes Honey K x
ReplyDeleteOoh Mandy how gorgeous is this!! Love the little birdhouse and the lace trim is fab. Debs xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sweetie ♥
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOOOOH Mandy, it's beyond believe beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs and happy painting, Iree
Beautiful colours and so many pretty details.
ReplyDeleteWow - a very lovely card indeed with wonderful colours and gorgeous embellishments! Thanks so much for joining in at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Sarah
ReplyDeletethis is stunning Mandy I love the soft colours and the punches are perfect xx
ReplyDeletesimply stunning Mandy. The image is great and the papers amazing. Love all the embellis
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week
Hugs
Doreen
Wwooowww Mandy, it's awesome, soooo beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI know I'm late, I'm sorry but I still want to wish you a very happy birthday, nice to read you had such a fun day!!!
gr. arjette.
Wow this is beautiful hun xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning,love the image(i may have to give her an airing)and gorgeous details :) x
Fabulous card, Mandy. The image is so beautifully coloured and all the embellishments and punched work combine to make a stunning card.
ReplyDeleteTine :)
Oooh Mandy I love this card. Such beautiful colours and a fabulous layout (as always!!). Mind you don't overdo things after your exhausting day yesterday!! LOL
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Dawn xx
This card is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with the Use Your Stuff challenge this week.
Hi Mandy,Belated Happy Birthday to you, your card is just fabulous so very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteHugzz Val xx
What an AMAZING card Mandy, It is simply stunning, the colours, papers, embellys, layout are all perfect. I love it..
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
Gorgeous card. Love all the layers!
ReplyDeleteMandy this is just stunning! I love everything about it...all of the details are perfect :)
ReplyDeleteHi mandy, oh yes this is sooo pretty! Love the colours and that birdhouse is super cute! Hugs, Frea
ReplyDeleteA Fabulous Card!!!TFS
ReplyDeleteWow Mandy that is truly stunning, the colour choice is just gorgeous as is your image and those beautiful papers. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteI hope you dont get to fed up with the painting.
Just lovely! very sweet and romantic. I saw your card on MIM. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Gorgeous card beautifully detailed hugs Karen x
ReplyDeletetotally preeeeeeeeeeettie and love the stitching and the little birdhouse is fabulous another stunner hun
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate xx
ooh Mandy your card is Beautiful..love all the detail and that little bird house, x carol
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning Mandy, just love the cute image and the beautiful muted colours x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the birdhouse....
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card with so many gorgeous little details! Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, Oh what a beautiful image!! your card is stunning so beautifully coloured and all the lovely embellishments are stunning all those lovely pearls around the card its just gorgeous:)x
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, Oh what a beautiful image!! your card is stunning so beautifully coloured and all the lovely embellishments are stunning all those lovely pearls around the card its just gorgeous:)x
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning creation!
ReplyDeleteJust utterly stunning honey! I adore all those ickle flowers!
Gorjuss colours and love your sweet wee image
Thanks for joining in the fun at Dream Valley Challenges this time
Hugs Melly xxx
Absolutely stunning Mandy xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, fabulous details, so much to see. Brilliant colouring and I love that image. (Tip, make a mess of the painting lol and you'll get fired then you can retreat to play with your new birthday goodies!) Ha.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue W.
What a gorgeous card Mandy. This is a really sweet image and coloured so beautifully too.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the decorating.
Hugs, Janine xx
gorgeous card Mandy, love all the little embellishments and I think I need that stamp now!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week.
Fi
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Hi hun
ReplyDeletei keep saying i need to decorate! but dont! lol.
Totally gorgeous card, adorable image & colouring, beautiful papers & embelies, sue,x
Hi Mandy
ReplyDeleteI've just found your blog and have become a follower. Your work is amazing, absolutely gorgeous.
Hugs
Caz x
A gorgeous card, Mandy. I love the papers.
ReplyDeleteNikki x
Absolutely stunning, Mandy! I love the peachy colors and the pearls around the border!
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Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Oh my Mandy I just love this the papers are so yummy and the little bird house so cute stunning work sweetie enjoy the decorating! Hugs rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow, Mandy this is absolutely beautiful, that design, the papers, the embellishments and image are stunning.
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Lorraine x
Beautiful!
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Gday Mandy! Wishing you a very happy, happy birthday for Tuesday! I did remember - it's the same day as my wedding anniversary! I hope you had a lovely day.. I'm off to have a looksy at some of the stuff I've missed the last couple of months, love the gorgeous colours on this card, take care xx
ReplyDeleteMandy, this absolutely gorgeous hun, just love all you've done here, pure eye candy!!
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soo beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, I love all the lovely details and the colours.
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Melodie
Oh WOW Mandy another stunning card, love all the gorgeous details.
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Debby
Totally awesome .
ReplyDeleteLove the punched lacey edge and the butterflys,the birdhouse and spray of flowers .Heaps of bling , beautiful image so all together to create this amazing card. Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday .
Beautiful Mandy! Love your card, it looks gorgeous with all the beautiful embellishments, the colours and the sweet image!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great birthday!
Hugs Kjersti:)
Oh what a gorgeous card, so pretty :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Many this is so dreamy just the most perfect detail for such a beautiful image! Chanelle xx
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous, but we expect nothing less from you and your awesome talent Mandy.
ReplyDeleteI saw your link on MIM, I'm number 162 this week.
Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Beautiful image and such gorgeous colours Mandy. Stunning card as always xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love this. Like the image too.
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A - MAZE - ING such gorgeous detail everywhere you look, really beautiful card. Found you on MIM :).
ReplyDeleteThis is soo cute!
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Gerda
http://cardscreations.blogspot.com
Absolutely gorgeous.Love the soft colour palette and the image is coloured so beautifully.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week :D
ReplyDeleteLisa x
This is such a beautiful card Mandy. I love the image you've used and all the gorgeous details also. Hugs Michele x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the lace edging Mandy, I must invest in one of those punches soon.
Anne x
Adorable card!
ReplyDeleteStunning card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in at Sweet Stampin' this week.
Susan x
Gorgeous card, its really pretty! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is just stunning! I love this image its one of my favs. I adore these papers they are beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley
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Kat xx
Beautiful Card! Love the punched lace around the card! Great use of embellies and the flower arrangement is so Beautiful! Perfect with those Pearls!!! And those small Butterflies are so cute!!
ReplyDeleteVery Beautiful , Thanks for joining us at Oldie but a goodie challenge this fortnight and good luck!
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Francesca
Hi Mandy,
ReplyDeleteA stunning card and fab stitching - just perfect for our challenge at Papertake Weekly this week.
Thanks for playing along and good luck!
xx
Your card is lovely! So delicate and pretty. Thanks for entering the Die Cuttin' Divas challenge--Pat N.
ReplyDeleteThis card is totaly amazing!! I just love all the decorations and the beautiful colours! And the image is so cute!
ReplyDeleteHugs Jessica
So pretty! Such detail too. Thanks for joining us on the UYS blog.
ReplyDeleteMandy you never disappoint with your beautiful cards. I really and truly love this card. Fr definite one of my favourites of yours. Though they are all so lush its hard to pick. But this one has really caught my eye. I love it. Lee x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love that image and all the pearls and flowers!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with the Die Cuttin' Divas this week!
Candy
http://candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com
I saw you on Use Your Stuff. Gorgeous card - Love, love the edging :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have you join us at Tuesday Alchemy: http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com
Happiness,
Corrinne
oh Mandy another stunning card! your very clever!!
ReplyDeleteStunning...just absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Lexi's Creations this time and good luck!
Hugs Jo x
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This card is beautiful - just love the edges too :) Thank you for joining us at Lexi's Creations this time!
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