Hello peeps,
The last few days have been crazy here looking after Jodie. She had to go back to A&E on Sunday afternoon and she was in agony trying to walk, she hasn't only torn the ligaments in one foot, it's both feet & was told not to weightbear at all so you can imagine the trouble she is having as even with the crutches she still needs to weightbear when going to the bathroom, other than that she is confined to bed. I'm sure I've never been up & down the stairs so many times in a day before, if I'm not helping Jode or keeping her company I've been busy answering the door and making endless cups of tea for all her visitors.
Today is my dear dad's birthday & usually I would take him flowers but my shoulder isn't up to me driving & my little invalid needs me but it feels really strange not going to his grave today. I know he has flowers and looks all "pretty" as I visited him on Saturday so I am o.k with being unable to visit him today, I know he would rather I stayed home & looked after "grandad's little angel" :)
I'm doing well with my Christmas shopping & I have even wrapped a few Christmas presents as once I saw the Coca Cola Christmas advert on TV I felt all festive lol. I'm not doing so well on the Christmas card making front though so I really need to step that up a gear, or maybe two lol.
Today is my dear dad's birthday & usually I would take him flowers but my shoulder isn't up to me driving & my little invalid needs me but it feels really strange not going to his grave today. I know he has flowers and looks all "pretty" as I visited him on Saturday so I am o.k with being unable to visit him today, I know he would rather I stayed home & looked after "grandad's little angel" :)
I'm doing well with my Christmas shopping & I have even wrapped a few Christmas presents as once I saw the Coca Cola Christmas advert on TV I felt all festive lol. I'm not doing so well on the Christmas card making front though so I really need to step that up a gear, or maybe two lol.
Today is new challenge day at
& this week our challenge is a
THANKSGIVING / THANK YOU
THANKSGIVING / THANK YOU
The one copic colour I always struggle with is green! I always find it hard to find a colour combo I like for greens so I end up keep adding various shades until I either give up or find one I like but the trouble is by then I haven't a clue which colours I've used lol.
The Copic Colours I've used are -
skin - E21, E00, E000, R20, E93, hair - E47, E44, E42, dress - V0000, RV93, RV91 /C00, socks - C1, C00, shoes C5, C3, C1, C0, flowers - RV93, RV00, RV000
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a fabby $50 is store spending spree
Don't forget to visit the SIMON SAYS STAMP STORE BLOG peeps for inspiration, candy and lots of lovely new or featured products.
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Make It Monday - anything goes, Inspire Me Friday - anything goes, Crafting For All Seasons - thank you, Divas By Design - anything goes, Flutterby Wednesday - thank you, For Fun - thankful, Papercraft Star - thank you, Pennys Paper-Crafty - anything goes, The Sisterhood Of Crafters - thankful, Anything Goes - stitching, Creative Craft 2 - bingo (lace, stamps, pastels), Scrap Creations - give thanks, Oldie But A Goodie - anything but Christmas (old = stamp & punches), Papertake - flower power, Forever Friends - ribbon/twine, Lexi's Creations - thanks, Lollipop Crafts - thankful, Stamp With Fun - 3 punches, Stamps & Fun = Creativity - anything goes, Tammy's Scrappin' Corner - anything goes, Lovely Hanglar or sweet Magnolia - dies / punches, Pile It On - thankful, Sentimental Sundays - thanks, Stamptacular - for the love of Tilda, A Gem Of A Challenge - ribbon & lace, The Crafts Meow - sketch
That's me done for today peeps, thanks for stopping by
Beautiful Mandy...:o)
ReplyDeletebig hugs Vicky xx
Oh! Mandy, that is so so gorgeous, I love your pastel shades, those delicate little flowers and butterfly's are so precious.
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Suzi x
Waw, I love the pastel colours, line of buterflies, your colouring, flowers, image-the card is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tamara
This is gorgeous Mandy, I love all the flowers around the image - so pretty! I love the bow thing as well, it's so cool!
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for minding your baby girl, after my many drunken accidents I was left to fend for myself by my parents lol! I hope she feels better soon, it's the pits not being able to walk.
Hugs from Tanya xx
This is stunning Mandy firsly the image is coloured so beautifully and the layout is gorgeous. Those flowers look stunning. Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteStunning Mandy.
ReplyDeleteI love these soft and delicate shades, and your embellishments are divine..as always (grrrr...)
Hope Jodie is better soon! It sounds really nasty and painful..poor wee lamb!
Good job she has a lovely Mummy to nurse her back to health :)
Big hugs
Elaine xx
Gorgeous card mandy, colours are really beautiful, kate x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and image Mandy great challenge too! x
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Mandy. The circle of punched flowers around Tilda is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Janine xx
oh my...... she is so beautiful love it colours embellies everything just perfect hug ssassyxxxx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. I love the flowers around the circle.
ReplyDeleteI hope Jodie's foot improves soon.
Nikki x
Such a gorgeous card dearest Mandy:)
ReplyDeleteLovely image and fabulous little flowers around:)
Happy Birthday to Your dad:))
Hugs,
Sonia
Stunning card, Mandy - love the punched flowers frame the gorgeous Tilda! Hugs, Juliexx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thank you card Mandy, love the little flowers in a circle!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Hazel xx
Hi Mandy, your card is so so beautiful. Really! That's serious for poor Jodie - ligaments can take a while to heal!! So poor you too! Big hug! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteOMG.. This looks stunning... Gorgeous Details..... I am looking at all the small flowers.. and oh My what a Detail work... and it looks so good.. I hope I am able to find time soon.. as I am longing for some time at the desk.... Haven´t found the time yet the last couple of weeks.. :o).. Beautiful Coloring too.. And your sewing is just perfect!...
ReplyDeleteI love it! :o)
Hope both you and Jodie are feeling better soon.. Not fun to live in pain and be disabled like that... Sending you both lots of hugs! :o)
OMG.. This looks stunning... Gorgeous Details..... I am looking at all the small flowers.. and oh My what a Detail work... and it looks so good.. I hope I am able to find time soon.. as I am longing for some time at the desk.... Haven´t found the time yet the last couple of weeks.. :o).. Beautiful Coloring too.. And your sewing is just perfect!...
ReplyDeleteI love it! :o)
Hope both you and Jodie are feeling better soon.. Not fun to live in pain and be disabled like that... Sending you both lots of hugs! :o)
Ohhh, Mandy, what a delight this card is! I swear that with each one of your new creations, my wish list gets longer and longer! Now I must have the MS Hydrangea punch! I had been eyeing it every time I visit a craft store but until today, I thought I could live without it. Thanks, my friend! LOL
ReplyDeleteHugs, Annie
Ohhh Mandy... I LOVE LOVE LOVE the little flowers bordering Tilda!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful...Rina
Did you use the hydrangea punch? Love all those dear little flowers and their pearl centers!
ReplyDeleteyou have some of the most beautiful cards out there! i just love to visit your blog to see what gorgeous new thing you have created!
ReplyDeleteMandy, your creation is exquisite. Love your superb coloring of Tilda and the embellishments are absolutely luscious!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done - I love all the flowers and butterflies.
ReplyDeletesandy
Gorgeous card, Mandy! I love how you framed the image with the flowers, oh so pretty!!
ReplyDelete*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Absolutely breathtaking!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG this is gorgeous. Love that arch of fabulous flowers around the stamp.
ReplyDeleteThis is a winner for sure!
Such a beautiful card, Mandy!! All the little flowers and butterflies are so pretty and I love the soft colours. Totally gorgeous! Hugs, Marie xx
ReplyDeleteWow Mandy! Soooo pretty. The delicate flowers you have put on it are such a nice touch. She is adorable. That ribbon treatment is amazing. I haven't seen one like it. Hope your shoulder feels better soon....
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! This is gorgeous Mandy. Love the image, beautiful papers, layout and all the gorgeous embellishments, especially all the tiny flowers.
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Caz x
Wauwwwww topper van een mooie kaart heb je gemaakt Mandy. Groetjes Marga.
ReplyDeleteWOW Mandy this is amazing, love the flowers going round Tilda.
ReplyDeleteHope Jodie able to get about soon.
luv
Debby
WOW!! This is Stunning mandy. Saw this on MIM..Loz
ReplyDeleteOh my word hun! This is awesome (but then your work always is), love the soft colours and the beautiful shower of flowers - how long did they take to stick on?!! Hugs Sxx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Mandy, your colours and details are gorgeous and little Tilda is adorable!!
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Heather xx
Such a stunning card Mandy. Really love the pastel shades and all those little flowers and butterflies. So gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh Mandy how beautiful is this card what stunning decoupage on those flowers too
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card .
Thank you for joining us this time for our Thank You Challenge at Crafting for all Seasons .
Good Luck Hugs Elaine
This is so Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable.
Thank you for allowing us to see your talent.
I am so thrilled to have you in our challenge this week.
Please come back next week.
Hugs
Tammy Ortiz
Founder of
Tammy Scrapin Corner
Wowwwwww! I love your card! magnificient project! the flowers are very beautiful! bravo! Thanks for playing with Penny's this week.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful sweetie.
ReplyDeleteLotsa hugs Vicky xxx
So incredibly beautiful!!! Love the way you used the TCM sketch! Thanks so much for playing along!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card. I love your sewing and the ribbon looks great.
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Babette
Gorgeous! Love the flower frame you created, very unique. Thank you for sharing with us at Papercraft Star!
ReplyDeleteWow Wow Wow! This is brilliant! I loooove the row of butterflies at the bottom and Tilda is amazing! Absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for joining us at MIM! Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning! Good luck,
ReplyDeleteRene :D
Just gorgeous Mandy! Love that soft pink coloring and your greens are great too. All those little flowers and pearls are fantastic. NancyD
ReplyDeleteStunning card Mandy, wow love the flower wreath and your colouring is just gorgeous. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Mandy! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘THANKFUL’ challenge and please come back again soon!
ReplyDeleteDarlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Gorgeous thank you card, Mandy, so many beautiful details in this card. Love all the pieces and beautiful coloring. Thanks for sharing your card with us at the Papercraft Star.
ReplyDeleteAdorable and pretty card Mandy fab added detail too! Thanks for joining in the fun with us at AGOAC this fortnight:) Donna ♥ x
ReplyDeletestunning card the flowers look so delicate i've never seen punched flowers look so pretty! its beautiful and all goes so well together WOW x
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful card, love the delicate flowers...thanks for joining us at Divas!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Wow. Mandy this is stunning. So much detail.
ReplyDeleteHope your invalid recovers soon.
Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Craft Challenges.
Sandra T xxx
Such a beautiful card love the soft colours Hugs Denise xx
ReplyDeleteWow this is stunning. I have two left thumbs and can only imagine how long it would have taken me to get all those butterflies on the card. This is so very elegant. Thanks so much for playing along with us in The Sisterhood of Crafters in our Thanksgiving challenge.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I love those flowers encircling the image. Thanks so much for joining us at Tammy's Scrapin' Corner this week.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner DT
Beautiful card! I love all the soft colors and the border of flowers is breathtaking! Your coloring is fabulous and I might have to take notes on which Copics you've used;) Thanks for joining the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteDanielle:)
Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteMandy, wow! I love your Amazing Creation, love all the details.
ReplyDeleteGreat JOB!~
Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts. Good Luck!
-Sony LC-DT
http://sonia-studio60.blogspot.com
Beautiful card. Thanks for joining Forever Friends Ribbon/Twine Challenge. Good luck in the draw. Hope to see you again very soon. We are running a DT call - pop back to FF for more details.
ReplyDeleteDiane x
always a pleasure to pop to your site and take a look, thank you for sharing at stamptacular today, love the butterflies and the ribbon rosette
ReplyDeletestunning card! I just love all the textures and layers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our AG challenges at Penny's PaperCrafty this week.
Tammy DT
Wow your card is gorgeous!! Thanks for playing with us at FBW!
ReplyDeleteLove all the detail on this card. The punched flower circle and the butterfly border. The pale palette is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for joining us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner. Abbie DT xx
ReplyDeleteHoi Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia lover
ReplyDeleteWhat A great card you have made Lovely colors and a sweet image! Thanks you for joining us at the Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia challenge blog hope to see you next time
hugs Ria
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Beautiful Card Mandy!! Oh my you are going to be exhausted with all the running you are doing :) Love all the detailed flowers and butterflies:)
ReplyDeleteHugz
Wow this is really a stunning card. I totally love all the wonderful embellishments you have on it. Great pastel colors! And your coloring is really awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us as Tammy's Scrapin Corner this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky
Wow Mandy just stunning! the flowers are so pretty, i bet your keeping fit up and down the stairs?!.
ReplyDeleteHello sweety! Your card is wooooooow, so stunning! Love all the flowers around the tilda.
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Tanja
his is so wonderful Mandy I love all the flowers and butterflies! I hope you are keeping well sweetie hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteWow.
ReplyDeleteMandy this is stunning.
So much detail.
Saw this on Make It Monday
Hugs
Lorianna
What a work of art! your coloring is amazing. like the butterflies on the bottom.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing Thankful/Thanksgiving with us at For Fun Challenges! Have a great Thanksgiving....see you in 2 weeks for the next challenge!
Beautiful card Mandy, love the tiny flowers framing Tilda, gorgeous soft colours and love the lace...so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with us at Flutter By Wednesdays..
Luv CHRISSYxx
Hello Mandy. SIMPLY STUNNING.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Lexi's Creations.
Love Sandra xxx
Another stunning card, Mandy. Love the punched hydrangeas to make the border - you must have lots of patience! Thank you for playing at Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia! Tracey x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! I LOVE that spray of flowers!!!! Just gorgeous!!! Thank you for playing along with us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner!!! Good luck!! I hope to see you again next week!!!
ReplyDelete- Susan, DT @ Tammy's Scrapin Corner
This is just beauitful love the image & the pastel colours you have used. Gorjuss embelliments to finish.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at lexi's creations
Tracey dt
Such a gorgeous card, Mandy!
ReplyDeleteThank you soo much for taking part in our "Anything goes" challenge & good luck in the draw…
Hope to see you again in our new challenge on Wednesday.
Melanie
(DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)
Very nice creation - I like the motiv and the great details. Thanks for joining Stamp with Fun and SFC.
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Andrea-Emmi41
What a pretty card! I especially love the gorgeous flowers making the frame- so so pretty! Thanks so much for joining us at Anything Goes this week, hope to see you again soon! x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! Simply stunning! Thank you for playing along with my Flutter By Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so gorgeously embellished and created - WOW!! What a fantastic way to say thanks with that precious Tilda!
ReplyDeleteThis is so super elegant Mandy, I just love all the lace that you added, hugs
ReplyDeleteYou have made a wonderful card! Thanks for joining us at LHoSM.
ReplyDeleteHugs Nicolet
OMW! this card is so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteit's go to be one of the most prettiest cards I've ever seen Mandy.
Love,melly. xxx
So beautiful! Love the soft colors and details! Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts!
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of image and the design and finishing touches, thanks for joining Oldie But A Goodie challenge, good luck.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x
Hi Mandy,
ReplyDeleteI have just seen this over at Papercraft Star and wanted to pop over and say how lovely it is. You make amazing cards at the best of times but this is so subtle and truly beautiful.
Sounds like your poor daughter has really been in the wars. Hope it doesn't take too long for her to get better and more mobile. Just think all them trips up the stairs will do you good and will be cheaper than the gym!!
Love Mandy xxx