Hello peeps,
I am so late today! I took some extra painkillers yesterday so my head was floating around in it's own little world & then I had one of those funny nights where I was watching a film way past midnight sat on the sofa cuddling Daisy Mae (cat) & then woke up at 3.20am, freezing cold & not quite with it. I remember bizarrely thinking "I'll do some colouring" so grabbed my copics, stamped an image, made a cuppa & sat there trying to colour to keep myself awake before eventually realising it was very dark so it wasn't the afternoon it was the middle of the night, so what the hell was I doing trying to stay awake anyway lol.
Today I am rejoining my DT's which I took a break from while I was poorly, I will admit I have enjoyed a little break & only keeping one DT going although I have been busy organising some things behind the scenes, it's not until you take a step back that you realise how time consuming being on DT's is, but I have missed my teamies so it's back to the grindstone for me lol.
Today is new challenge day at
& our challenge theme is
Ingredients -
Image - Murray, Saturated Canary
Medium - Copics
Papers - Echo Park, Springtime
Lace & Twine - The Ribbon Girl
Brads - Whiff Of Joy
Pearls - Melissa Frances
Crochet Flower - Tabbycraft Design
Tools - MS Eyelet Lace PATP, nesties, Cheerly Lynn & Woodware butterflies, Marianne Creatables decorative elegance & branch garden
I've been having a play and trying out some different Copic colours, and the Copic colours I've used on this card are -
Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20, R30, hair - E42, E40, E50, eyes - YG23, YG13, YG0000, clothes - RV55, RV52, RV10, C1, C00 / G43, G40, G000 / BV01, BV0000 shoes - E44, E42, E41, E50, grass - G43, G40, YG91, YG13, E42
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Hanna & Friends - sketch, Allsorts - photo inspiration, Colour Me Copic - Spring Pretties, Craft Your Days Away - Easter, One Stop Craft - Easter, Sweet Stampin' - Spring / Easter, Crafty Catz - use a digi, Fairy Fun Fridays - Spring fling, Fairy Tale - Everything goes, Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes, Simply Create Too - eggs or bunnies, Stampin' For The Weekend - anything goes, Totally Papercrafts - Easter, 4 Crafty Chicks - Easter, Aud's Sentiments - Happy Easter, Delightful Challenges - Easter, The Paper Shelter - Easter, Penny's Papercrafty - Easter, Ruby's Rainbow - Easter, The Sisterhood Of Crafters - Easter, Truly Scrumptious - lace, Anything Goes - Easter, Creative Card Crew - Spring, Scrap Creations - Easter, Top Tip Tuesday - Easter / & or animals
We are going to be welcoming a new baby girl into our family in the Summer, little Ollie is going to be a big brother so his mummy & daddy are going to have their work cut out with two little ones under the age of 2, brave, or mad lol.
I wanted to give the little lady a gift that nobody else would so wanted something handmade & thought of my lovely and super talented friend Tabs & her crochet goodies. Tabs has made the cutest, & just perfect little pair of Mary Jane's that I instantly fell in love with. Unfortunately my piccy doesn't do them justice they are even more adorable & pretty IRL :)
Naturally I had to have some gorgeous crochet flowers too (thanks Tab for making them in the colours I wanted x) & Jodie wanted a lip gloss holder which I couldn't photograph as she was out when I took the piccy and the mean girl wouldn't leave it with me in case I didn't give it back lol.
Go take a peek at the gorgeous goodies in Tabs shop HERE
That's me done peeps, I'm going to be checking through the candy entries & delete any double entries and will announce the winner in my next post and just may have a little more sweet stuff to share :)
Thanks for stopping by
Hi Mandy,
ReplyDeletewow!! what a beautiful and very pretty card.
Tab's flower looks superb on your card!
Oh and how cute are the little baby shoes?!!
Love,melly xxx
Oh this is so cute Mandy! Love the soft colors and your coloring is stunning as always ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is sooooo gorgeous ♥ Love the digi you have used and the colors and the dies/puncher ♥
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy, with a lovely spring feel.
ReplyDeleteThanks for listing all your copics and things you've used to make your card. It's a big help and inspiration to newcomers like myself.
Hugs, Janine xx
Ok so again you made me laugh out loud. And I really don't mean to because I know what pain killers can do to you but wondering around in the middle of the night thinking about coloring and coffee just cracked me up because I can totally relate as I do the same thing. I think our brains are on coloring auto pilot lol
ReplyDeleteYour card is absolutely gorgeous my dear. I just love the soft colors and papers. This is one of my fav Easter images of the year.
Those flowers are so stinking beautiful. I think mommy is going to go crazy over them.
Hugs Bonnie
What a gorgeous card, and I love the crochet baby shoes and flowers
ReplyDeletehugs linda
Heya Mandy,
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing a lot better today? Your card is gorgeous as always and the picture does show very well how sweet and cute the bayshoes and lovely flowers are, don't worry!!
Hugs, Irene
O bless you Mandy,Hope that pain has eased!!! and you colouring half asleep... Stunning card as always, and cute image coloured perfect!!! Love, Love, Love, those wee baby shoes how cute are they x x x Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card - love the image and your colouring. And what cute crochet flowers - beautiful. Thank you for joining us at Going Grey with Scrap-Creations this week!
ReplyDeleteChrizette
DT Member
Celestial Things
This is a truely BEAUTIFUL creation, the colors mesh so perfectly and the image is precious!!! What an inspiration, I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteRina
Absolutely beautiful card Mandy. xx
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI totally love this card. Nice work.
Hugs
Anna-Karin
Beautiful card with adorable motive
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter
:-) Nina
Beautiful card. Love the super cute crocheted slippers and flowers. Debs xx
ReplyDeleteMandy a sensational card such a pretty image and lovely colours well done its lovely Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous! I love every single detail of it!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning, love it....
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, such a pretty card!! The colours, the way you've coloured the image, it's all fab!!
ReplyDeleteLaura xx
OMG hun,what are you like! only you could try to colour in the dark!! yes I am laughing here, glad to have you back teamie your card is gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteTabs creations are gorgeous too, wish I could crochet a stitch never mind make some gorgeous cuties like these lol,
oh candy! sounds exciting, hope my names on it lol, hugs Liz xx
Super sweet Mandy, the colours on this are just gorgeous and such a pretty image
ReplyDeleteClairex
Oh, I love everything about this adorable card, Mandy! WOW! What a lovely creation. Love the springcolours and the fun, beautiful patterns. Everything look so stunning together. A true masterpiece. The colouring is divine!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Hanna
wow this is so elegant and beautiful...love it
ReplyDeleteTina
Wow its a very beuatifull card. Love the soft colors.
ReplyDeleteLove Johanna
Oh my such a gorgeous card.. And I love the little flowers and booties.. Very lovely!! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter.. Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteWow, now thats a really pretty card - love all your detailing. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week, Wedgie xxx
ReplyDeleteWOWZER ... your card is totally adorable ... I love the colours and all the details you´ve used and your colouring is just wonderful :0)))
ReplyDeleteHugs Nicole
No wonder you feel tired - making cards all night - lol
ReplyDeleteA great card with gorgeous spring colours! And your coloring is fabulous:)
Wish you a Happy Easter Mandy - and try to sleep at night, believe me, it will make you feel better;)
Hugs Kjersti:)
oww wow so beautiful ,love it hugs christa
ReplyDeleteWow this is a stunner of a card absolutely adorable lovin the papers and sweet image :)
ReplyDeleteHugzz Val xx
this is absolutely stunning and beautiful!
ReplyDeletethe tender pastel-colours look fabulous!
thanks so much for playing along with us at Ruby’s Rainbow Challenges!
hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo
Hi Mandy, oh my goodness again!! your card is so beautiful and what a pretty image just gorgeous:)x
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute image and card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us for our what Easter means to you challenge.
Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Guest Designer @ 4CCC
Oh wow, this is amazing Mandy, beautiful colouring and details. I just love it. Lol at you colouring in the wee hours of the morning, I find it hard to stay in the lines at the best of times, god only knows what would happen if I started doing my colouring during the night ;-). Love the crocheted items x
ReplyDeleteThis is so precious, beautiful and so delicate :O) Hugs! Leah Ann
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning, beautiful card, Mandy!!!! You did a fabulous job!! So sorry about your interrupted night, though it IS kind of funny!!! :o)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Teri
Hope you feel better soon. Your card is beautiful.
ReplyDeletehugs
This is beautiful. The colours are so pretty and spring like. Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday. Elaine
ReplyDeleteWoowww Mandy, your card is stunning!!!! Sooooo beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletegr. arjette.
a beautiful card and love the flower and little baby shoes--carol x
ReplyDeleteWOWWW Mandy this is absolutely beautiful, wow, the colours, design, embellishments and image are awesome, wow, I love this so much, thank you for joining our challenge with this beauty at The Paper Shelter this week.
ReplyDeletehugs
Lorraine x
awwwwwwwwwww Mandy this is absolutely adorable. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThink I'll need to be checking out those gorgeous flowers too, they're stunning.
Thanks for joining us on TP this week too sweetie
Anne x
This is a stunning card. Love the colours & the shape.
ReplyDeleteYour friend crochets beautifully, nothing like unique hand made stuff x
I have just become a Nan (pics on blog) x
hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com
Such a lovely spring card with so many lovely details, stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our Spring Fling challenge at FFF and good luck.
hugs Dorte
owwwwwwwwwwwwwwww this is just the cutest those pastels are fabulous love it love it....imafe is fabulous and a wonderful spring like day..its jut so yummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful easter card Mandy! It's so gorgeous. I love the lacy edge and the crochet flower really sets it off! The backing papers and charm are so perfect for spring!
ReplyDeleteTags xx
Such a pretty card, I love the image and those soft colours are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
OMG Stunning. Love the crocheted flowers and all the details. Thanks for joining us this week at Delightful Sketches, and hope to see you back next week.
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Christine Dt at Delightful Sketches
WOW!! Mandy your colouring with your copics is stunning these colours are so beautiful a breathtaking card throughout chum i love it... I hope you are looking after yourself, take care chum...
ReplyDeleteHugs Sarah x
What an amazingly beautiful card. Love the spring colors and your details and coloring is brilliant! So glad you joined us at Aud Sentiments!
ReplyDeletethis card is sweete!!! i like a colours, very very beautyful!!!! nice flowers and shoes!!! most beautyful!!! kiss from Enrica
ReplyDeleteStunning card!
ReplyDeletethank you for joining in the fun with us at Ruby's Rainbow for our "Easter " challenge
Hope you will join us again soon
Hugs Shaz x
Absolutely stunning Mandy.
ReplyDeleteluv
Debby
Hi Mandy, I hope you are doing a little better today... I haven't been around lately, because I've been quite down and my pain killers are kicking my behind something fierce! Anyway I hope you get to feeling better soon... it doesn't seem to affect your creativity or coloring, I looked through all your posts I have missed and they are simply AMAZING! Keep up the great work hon! Any try and sleep at night! hehehe! Shouldn't laugh but I understand!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs,
Pendra
A gorgeous card, and your crocheting is beautiful :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Gorgeous card as always Mandy, beautiful colours. Loving those little booties...always so exciting when a new baby is on the way!. Just to let you know I have a wee bit of candy running too if you'd like to enter xx
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I love the pretty pastel colours in your card, Mandy. Thank you for playing at Sweet Stampin' this week. Tracey x
ReplyDeleteMandy
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this card, it's fab.
Hope you are ok.
Love
Berni
x
Shes a stunner Mandy, I did her a couple of weeks ago in the same colours more or less, I loved colouring herup. Such a special beautiful card darlin xxxxx
ReplyDeleteA beautifully colored, gorgeous image! This card turned out stunning. Thanks for playing along with The Sisterhood of Crafters for our Easter Challenge!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Really adorable card and wonderful baby shoes :)
ReplyDeleteOh my..totally adorable card! Your colouring is just excellent, Mandy! I love the image and your soft colours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your back with us Mandy and that you are feeling a bit better again. Your card is gorgeous, as they always are, with lots of lovely details!! I love the croquet shoes your friend made and all the beautiful flowers!! hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful. I love the colours you chose & the way you coloured your image. The cute little shoes are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy, what a beautiful card! Love your colouring and embellishments.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with us at Sweet Stampin this week.
Sarah
So sweet and I love the soft spring colors! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘EASTER’ challenge and please come back again soon!
ReplyDeleteDarlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
This is just gorgeous... Your coloring is so good.
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy! Oh your card is gorgeous and so is the little shoes and flowers made by Tabs! Love it all! hugs Sandra
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing colors, adorable image, and I love the gorgeous details. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Anne.
Bridget says so sorry - bloomin blogger does not show me my posts half the time on my dashboard it is so annoying so I am missing out on fabulous creations by my favourite rented accommodation. This is so pretty love this SC image and love the crocheted flower gorgeous
ReplyDeleteend of my little rant
Kate xx
Gorgeous card and how cute are those little shoes. Love the flowers too, will have to check those out.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little pink shoes... and Flowers too... What a Great Gift!!..
ReplyDeleteAnd i love your card.. Fab Coloring.. and she looks like the swedish Pippi with her coloured stockings.. :o).. (from a childrens book.)
Fantastic Die cuts.. and that frame around the image is Stunning!!... I want that frame!!! :o).. And The Embellishments are the cutest.... And Gosh.. Look at those eyes... Soooo cute!..
We are Celebrating Easter a little bit early.. Going to work both of us in just a few days... And we are having a Fantastic Weather.. So we are up in the Mountain in the snow all day... -Very tired in the evenings.. :o).. ZZZZZzzzzzz Big Hug from me! :o)
Mandy... What a beautiful piece of artwork! I don't see blonde little girls done very often and your colouring is perfect on this one!
ReplyDeleteLove all the embellishments and layout that bring her to life!
Hugs,
Sheree
Your card is beyond pretty Mandy what wonderful colours sweetie, thanks also for playing at SFTW with us! How cute are those Mary Janes too! I bet you will be thrilled to have a baby girl to cuddle! Big hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteVery nice blog, happy to become a follower. Congratulations to 2000 followers.
ReplyDeleteThe card is great, especially the knitted items
You are hysterically funny. Love reading your blogs. And, yes, I love your crafts too...
ReplyDeleteWhat a Gorgeous Card Mandy, Your colours are beautiful and I love the detail you always add, A totally beautiful creation xx
ReplyDeleteLove the Crochet items, I so love crochet work and sadly haven't done any for ages.
Hugs Mau xx
hope you have a good day xx
Good morning SUNSHINE!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your card and those crocheted goodies~~To die for:) Gonna be shoppin--thanks for link:) Love seeing little Ollie and congrats on the upcoming baby!!!!Yippee i can't wait for that day in our family!! I am battling migranes for 2 weeks now and wow I don't know how YOU do it sweetie. Happy Easter with love in case I don't get back here.
ReplyDeleteBigg Huggz
Mary lou
Wow Mandy, this is absolutely stunning, love the soft colorus and all the details on your card.. so so pretty... and congrats on the upcoming new baby. Those crochet booties and flowers are beautiful wow xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy,
ReplyDeleteWow what a stunning card,love everything about it,its just so pretty and girly :) x
aw Mandy as always just PERFECT!! and I thought my night time activities were weird ;) !! I have to giggle mind, did you think it was an eclipse!! Lol!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
JAcqui xxx
Oooh forgot!! thankyou for joining us this time at CYDA!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
JAcqui (again!!) xx
Oh my word, Tab does such amazing creations. And Wow Mandy, boy do you know how to set her creations off! This card is simply stunning. I love everything about it. Gorgeous. Lee x
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking card. It is gorgeous in every way.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Craft Your Days.
Mari
gorgeous, thank you for joining our challenge at OSCC this week, hugs, martina
ReplyDeleteoh wow Hun,this is just stunning,love those amazing flowers,and your detail is as ever brilliant hugs Cherylxxxx
ReplyDeleteLovely Easter Card. Thanks for playing along at Craft Your Days Away.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
stunning card! I love the added layers and flower:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at CMC
Hugs
Michele
Mandy: Such a lovely card. Glad you could join us at Simply Create Too for Challenge #10 – “Eggs and/or Bunnies”.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Simply Create Too Design Team Member
http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com/
I really love this sweet a scrummy card! And those flowers are absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
xx Tracey xx
This is such a gorgeous card Mandy. I love the details and the colours are fabulous. Thanks for joining us this fortnight at Truly Scrumptious. Hugs Michele x
ReplyDeletehiya me again Mandy, wanted to thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Mandy, lots of love went into this project :-) Thank you so much for joining us at OSCC this time, hope to see you again soon :-) Elaine DT -xxx-
ReplyDeletep.s I have candy on offer if you would like to enter- www.sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.com
Wow Mandy you are one talented lady.Your card is gorgeous.Really pretty and embellished with so many lush items.Glad you are starting to feel alot better.Thanks for joining in with us over at Ruby's Rainbow easter challenge.Good luck.Hugs Debbie x
ReplyDeleteOh my god this is adorable. Love the stitching, knitted flowers and punched edges. Your colouring is superb. Thanks for playing at Top Tip Tuesday and good luck. Hope to see you back tuesday for a new challenge. Bettina xx
ReplyDeleteA stunning card. I love the gorgeous colours you have used and the crochet flower looks amazing. Loving the lil booties you have oredered they are so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Craft Your Days Away in our Easter challenge.
Hugs Sarahxx
This is absolutely stunning!!! Colors and creativity are awesome!!! Gloria
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http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com
wow absolutely gorgeous. beautiful coloring and love the embellishments, especially the crochet flower! Beautiful....thanks so much for playing along with us in the sisterhood of crafters.
ReplyDeleteGanz bezaubernd. Klasse Motiv.
ReplyDeleteDanke für deine Teilnahme bei Fairy tale Challenge. Liebe Grüße,
what a stunningly beautiful card! Thanks for playing along with us at CMC! hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card. I love ist.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the Fairy Tale Challenge.
xx Sandra
utterly gorgeous card.. your coloring is superb. congrats on your guest designer spot at CMC. and congrats on the new baby girl...
ReplyDeleteokay, so now I'm cloggin gup your comments box hehe, this will have to be my last one anyways cause Miley's due for a feed! Love the pastel colours, and oooh, those booties are too sweet!! So cute, can't wait to see a photo of the little miss with them on :)
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