Hello peeps,
I had a right telling off from nurse Marion yesterday, I only went for my asthma check up & after discussing the pro's & con's of the Kindle v books, Marions holiday to Africa etc, we started talking about the amount of insect bites people are suffering this year & I mentioned I have a big nasty bite on my back & two small one's on my good shoulder that I'm keeping an eye on as I think they are infected, & how annoyed I was that I can't sling my handbag over my shoulder as it's too sore. With that Marion had my top pulled up inspecting my back & launched into a full on telling off for not seeing the doctor straight away as apparently a lot of people have been admitted to hospital this year from insect bites. I couldn't help but sit there giggling at sweet natured, softly spoken old Marion having a rant before disappearing out the door, I never knew she had it in her lol. Marion returned with a doctor who also told me off & has given me antibiotics as yes they are infected & I have a temperature although I don't feel poorly at all just a bit achy & hot & cold from time to time. The one on my back is a horsefly bite and on my shoulder they are mosquito bites so I guess I'm looking a bit tasty at the moment lol. Beware the bugs peeps and beware sweet little old nurses lol.
I hope you all enjoyed our Simon Says Stamp Stamptember celebration blog hop last week, thank you all you lovely people for joining us :)
Today is new challenge day at
this weeks challenge is
so we are looking for one or more of the current trends on your cards
Neon / Hexagons / Chevrons
Ingredients -
Image - Magnolia Tilda with Uggs, Medium - Copics, Papers - Magnolia, Flowers - Prima Gillian & Prima Meadow Lark, Twine - Hemptique, Pearls - Hero Arts, Sentiment - Magnolia, Large Butterfly - Kaiser Tigerlilly, Sparkle - Donna Salazar Fairy Dust
Tools - MFT Die-namics Hexagons, MS Eyelet Lace PATP, classic 3-in-1 butterfly, frond leaf & photo corner punches, CC Designs 5 point flowers, Spellbinders - Classic large ovals & Labels 18
Tools - MFT Die-namics Hexagons, MS Eyelet Lace PATP, classic 3-in-1 butterfly, frond leaf & photo corner punches, CC Designs 5 point flowers, Spellbinders - Classic large ovals & Labels 18
The Copic colours I've used are -
skin - E11, E00, E000, E93, R20, hair - E44, E43, E41, dress - C1, C0, C00 / R85, R83, R81, boots - E53, E51, E50 / W4, W2, butterflies - RV95, RV93, RV91 / RV52, RV00 / N5, N3, N1, grass - YG93, YG95, YG63, YG61
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a mahoosive $50 spending spree in the
Our blog hop may be over but the celebrations are continuing all month long on the
with lots of guest designers being featured, tutorials and prizes to be won :)
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Make It Monday - anything goes, Just Magnolia - anything goes, Dawn's Crafting - Think Pink!, Deep Ocean - goodbye Summer, Papertake - things that make you go aww, Cupcake Craft - in stitches, Kaboodle Doodles - flowers, Love To Create - ribbon / twine, Stamp & Create - anything goes, Catered Crop - pink, Challenges 4 Everybody - anything goes, Dream Valley - something old (PATP), something new (stamp), Pile It On - patterned paper, Allsorts - layers, The Sketchy Challenge - sketch
I had loads of emails regarding the Kaiser stamp I used on THIS card, and it went straight out of stock but I'm pleased to say it's back in stock HERE so if you still "need" it grab it while you can.
The winner of my blogs $25 voucher kindly donated by our lovely Heidi is
Congrats hunny, enjoy your spree :)
That's all from me today peeps, thanks for stopping by & don't forget to keep Pinning :)
I was soo curious to see how you managed this challenge with your always "romantic" cards...well this is done sooo clever, great job Mandy!!!
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This is just divine, Mandy! That sweet little Tilda is coloured beautifully and I LOVE all your stitched detail and stunning embellishments! You always pack your cards full of prettiness, but it never seems too much...I NEED more stuff! ;) Lisa x
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty! Loving those layers of pink!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, I love the image and all the detailing is just wonderful
ReplyDeleteSue
oh Mandy you did make me laugh, lol mmmmmmmm don't think it is a cream on the age reversal more to do with buying more fun crafting toys lol xx
ReplyDeleteLove your card, super papers, gorgeous stitching (hangs head in shame sewing machine only used once) and fabulous hexagonal chevrons on your panel so sweet
Hugs the younger Bridget xx
Wow, this is stunning Mandy, gorgeous shades of pink and beautiful details. Lol at you at the docs, very naughty Miss Mandy ;-) x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy :-) all the details are so very pretty ,,, :-)
ReplyDeleteoohh your infected bites sound nasty !! hope the antibitotics clear them up quickly xx
luv
Lols x x x
Hi Mandy, how wonderful is this hun. Love Tilda, coloured beautifully. So many fabulous details. You inspired me to get out some of my Martha Stewart punches to have a go with cos yours always look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue W.
Stunning card my lovely creative friend:) Sweetness and elegance in this card and in the image:)
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Sonia
Many your card is so beautiful and l like the layers x
ReplyDeleteWow, this is simply stunning!! Totally gorgeous in every way...thanks for joining us at Cupcake!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
A gorgeous card, as usual, Mandy. I love the twine detail under the flower.
ReplyDeleteI hope your bites clear up soon.
Nikki x
Gorgeous card, Mandy! Your coloring is phenomenal & I love the embellishments! :)
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Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Fab card Mandy, thanks for sharing it with us in the Breast Cancer Awareness/Think Pink Challenge at Dawn's Crafting!
ReplyDeleteGood LUck
Hugs
Dawn xx
PS There is another challenge with the same theme at The Crafty Pad too! xx
OMG Mandy, this is PERFECTION!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this little masterpiece with us at Deep Ocean this forthnight :)
Hugs, Franz.
Such a sweet pink embellished card. I finished my card for the Hexagon challenge, have to photo & post soon.
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"Sunshine HoneyBee"
This is absolutely exquisite, Mandy!
ReplyDeleteSuch an extraordinary creation....WOW!!!!!!
Your card is SO perfect! I love staring at all the detail. It is obvious you put so much care into your cards. You are truly inspiring!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I could sit and stare at all the wonderful details for hours!
ReplyDeleteIt is so amazing Mandy!!!
ReplyDeletegreat design and i love how you couloured your Tilda!!!
Thanks for playing with us at Kaboodle Doodles this week!
Hope to see you again!
Yasmina
This card is so beautiful, Mandy! Your coloring is stunning and I love all those pearls, the sewing and the tigerlilly butterfly!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Anja
What a gorgeous card :o)
ReplyDeleteI know from experience about insect bites. I couple of years ago I had one on my hand and the next day it had blown up to alarming proportions and was red hot. I had to go to A&E and was given strong antibiotics and had to keep it elevated! 'Twas not a nice experience!
Jackie xx
This is just Gorgeous... Amazing Coloring.. Gorgeous pink flower.. Gorgeous shapes and Sewing.. I fell in love with your paper pins with pearls on... I don´t know what to call it. :o) FAB card...
ReplyDeleteYup.. I have finally managed to use my oval die.. I used thin kitchen baking paper.. (sort of) and finally I managed to remove the paper. Thank you so much for tips and tricks :o) !! (my card using it, is on my blog.. :o)
Hugs Solveig (Sol)
This is just Gorgeous... Amazing Coloring.. Gorgeous pink flower.. Gorgeous shapes and Sewing.. I fell in love with your paper pins with pearls on... I don´t know what to call it. :o) FAB card...
ReplyDeleteYup.. I have finally managed to use my oval die.. I used thin kitchen baking paper.. (sort of) and finally I managed to remove the paper. Thank you so much for tips and tricks :o) !! (my card using it, is on my blog.. :o)
Hugs Solveig (Sol)
Gorgeous as always, Mandy. Hugs, Nicole
ReplyDeleteStunning card mandy.. Loz
ReplyDeleteSuch a Beautiful card Mandy. Visiting from Make-it-Monday..Faye
ReplyDeleteJuat beautiful Many, such pretty colour and papers, Tilda is adorable and your details are simply sensational!!
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Heather xx
Hi Mandy wow what a stunning card, love the butterfly and your image is just so beautifully coloured. hugs Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful creation, on behalf of the just magnolia and hanglar challenge, I would like to thank you for joining us this week x
ReplyDeleteHet is weer prachtig mooi Mandy.
ReplyDeleteEcht schitterend.
Gr Leny Hempen
Good morning, Mandy (it's probably evening there now)! Just popping by to say hi and to see this beautiful card up close. As a subscriber, I read your post every day but I have been so busy preparing to move that I haven't had much time to visit lately. I have long run out of adjectives to use when commenting on your cards so I'll just say that, as always, it is gorgeous! I'll bet you have a fortune invested in dies and flowers alone!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Annie
Hello Mandy, Tis I...arrived back from the land of Pinning...where I think I may be going mad...lol...I am soooooo bad, really I am...how do I get out....
ReplyDeleteYour card is very, very gorgeous and I presume it will be on Pinterest as we speak......any excuse to get back...lol...xxxx
Glad that you play along this week and thanks for sharing at Kaboodle Doodles!
ReplyDelete~Michelle
http://scraposition.blogspot.com
Oops, forget to say a big THANK YOU for joining us at Allsorts this week for my Layers challenge x
ReplyDeleteoh Mandy just stunning as always!!!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh Mandy this is so stunning i love that cutie and how you coloured her and all those stunning die cuts!
ReplyDeleteHugs Rebekah xx
Such a pretty card! Thanks for joining us at Just Magnolia this week!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mae
what a stunning card, im loving all the pinks and peals and the flowers are delicious, your layout once again is fab such attention to detail. hope the bites get better soon !..x
ReplyDeleteEXQUISITE !!simply a beautiful card .Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday .
ReplyDeleteOmg this is absolutely gorgeous, love the different shades of pink Hugs Denise xx
ReplyDeleteStunning card once again Mandy!! Wow!
ReplyDeletehugs...
Gooooooooooooorgeous!!
ReplyDeletePlaying catch up after me jollies Mandy:)
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet image and as always your colouring is fab. A smashing card.
Anne x
Amazing creation, as always, Mandy! Love how you used the trendy elements, but totally stayed true to your own style... just fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your bites. I hope they clear up soon.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are simply amazing. No other word fits. Amazing!
Serene
Shades of Blue
Lovely card and great stitching :) - Thanks for playing along with us this week at Cupcake Crafts and good luck - Jane x
ReplyDeleteWow soo very beautiful Mandy as always! really clever way to incorporate the challenge! beautiful!!
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Jacqui xx
Wow, gorgeous card, so pink and pretty! Thanks for playing along with Pile It On this week!
ReplyDeleteall around stunning card!!! Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodle!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy,
ReplyDeleteMoving to thank your visit and see what's new.
I'll follow it so I can ensure my return.
Bjos in his heart.
Stay in PEACE forever.
Just gorgeous. I am amazed at all the beautiful detail that went into this card!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Mandy. I love your colour palette (always such dreamy tones)!! Sorry to hear that your good shoulder is troubling you but, keep taking the tablets and listen to the nurse in future lol !!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Allex :-) xx
A lovely and sweet card from you, Mandy - love all the girly accents. Hope those antibiotics have kicked in well and things are getting back to normal by now.....
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Mandy, fabulous colours and details!
ReplyDeleteperfectly gorgeous and the papers are beautiful!
Hugs Linda
Gorgeous Tilda creation Mandy!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Hazel xx
ooh, love her!! Your colouring is fabby, love her hair!! and all those embellies are super pretty x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love all the pinks and those beautiful flowers :-) Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful, wonderful card...Love it soooo much! Hugs! Leah Ann
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card with a lovely stamp. Nice colors and nice details.
ReplyDeleteHugs AStrid.
http://creaastrid.blogspot.nl/
Beautiful! Stunning! Awe-inspiring. Can you tell I just love this?? Hugs, Stephanie
ReplyDeleteSuch a cutie - love it.
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