Hello peeps,
Thanks so much for your birthday wishes, I had so many beautiful cards & lovely crafty gifts from blog friends as well as being thoroughly spoiled by my family.
Jodie and I are having a girlie day today at a posh Health Spa courtesy of hubby who thinks the only way I may have a relaxing day is if I have no choice lol. Eek posh Health Spa means we need to try to act like proper ladies for today lol. I am a bit apprehensive about it as it's not usually my thing, my main concern is can I actually do "nothing" for a whole day or will I go insane fidgeting & start rummaging in the cupboards looking for a hoover lol.
Apologies for being late with my post, on Tuesday Jodie at last had to give evidence in court for the final time about the nasty fight she witnessed in town back in 2011! I was so proud of Jode, she coped really well even though she was so nervous & the defence barristers for the two thugs on trial were really hard on her & kept trying to confuse her, but she kept her cool (just) & we heard last night that both men were found guilty thankfully, & Jodie & her friends received messages from the victims & their families thanking them for being brave & testifying.
Thanks so much for your birthday wishes, I had so many beautiful cards & lovely crafty gifts from blog friends as well as being thoroughly spoiled by my family.
Jodie and I are having a girlie day today at a posh Health Spa courtesy of hubby who thinks the only way I may have a relaxing day is if I have no choice lol. Eek posh Health Spa means we need to try to act like proper ladies for today lol. I am a bit apprehensive about it as it's not usually my thing, my main concern is can I actually do "nothing" for a whole day or will I go insane fidgeting & start rummaging in the cupboards looking for a hoover lol.
Apologies for being late with my post, on Tuesday Jodie at last had to give evidence in court for the final time about the nasty fight she witnessed in town back in 2011! I was so proud of Jode, she coped really well even though she was so nervous & the defence barristers for the two thugs on trial were really hard on her & kept trying to confuse her, but she kept her cool (just) & we heard last night that both men were found guilty thankfully, & Jodie & her friends received messages from the victims & their families thanking them for being brave & testifying.
& this week our challenge is
TRAVEL / CITYSCAPES
TRAVEL / CITYSCAPES
My card today features a Magnolia Mini World Tilda who I have paired with the Venice background stamp so I have covered both themes with one image.
I've created the lovely grid frame around my image by using a Simon Says Stamp exclusive border die & the lovely metal lantern is a Prima Treasure, the links are at the bottom of the page :)
I've used so many different copics I was unable to keep track of the numbers I used sorry peeps.
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
That's it from me for today peeps :)
Thanks for stopping by
Gorgeous card Mandy,
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hugs Tamara
Hi Mandy, oh wow what a stunning card, I love your scene and your colour choice. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and beautiful card Mandy
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
What a beautifull card. Love the scene and the colours!
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OMG I forgot your birthday Mandy, am sooooo sorry my friend. Am sure you don't want any of my crappy cards, but will pop something in the post to you whether you want it or not............lol
ReplyDeleteLoving your fabulous card. Have a great day out at the Spa. Hugs Annette x
Gorgeous card Mandy. Love the images used to create the scene.
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Caz x
WOW Mandy!!!! Your card and colouring are wonderful!!!! I'm not brave enough yet to colour the Venice background, but you did it justice!!! Love the frame around the image and all the beautiful accents (specially the lampost). Hugs, Brigitte
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely scene! Gorgeous papers and layers, and I love the pearls, flowers and butterflies. Nice pearls. :)
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This is a beautiful card Mandy - love the scene you have created and the gorgeous dies. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card... love the image of Venice... I really would love to go to Venice so I have a thing about it... beautiful...
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Kim M
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This is so lovely Mandy, I just love the scene,and it is coloured so beautifully.
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Well done your daughter for coping with such a nerve wracking situation, Kate x
Breathless!!! All your creations are like that:-) Brave Jodie! Not easy to testify in court.
ReplyDeleteToo precious! Love how you put them together, it looks like one stamp! Glad you had a happy birthday! Sounds like a great day of pampering, hope you enjoyed it today!!
ReplyDeleteOh Mandy, This is absolutely beautiful you have covered every detail so stunningly and the image is perfect as are the papers and the stitching just completes it to perfection x
ReplyDeleteoH WOW!Beautiful card,great coloring...
ReplyDeletegorgeous card love the scene and the die-cuts
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Incredible! This is stunning!
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Wow!!!! This is absolutely gorgeous. So many great details.
ReplyDeleteThis is different ! - but equally as scrummy, so fresh and makes me feel all holiday like :-) I love it xxx
ReplyDeleteSweet image for this fabulous card my dear friend^_^
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Sonia
Oh Mandy Mandy how talented you are! what a stunning creation! i love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card. Love the scene you have made,, and I Absolutely LOVE the lamp in the upper left corner.. How cool is that!..
ReplyDeleteFAB coloring. :o) :o)
wow..What a stunning card. Beautiful scene and love how you used the dies.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy :-) all the details are absolutely fabulous ! :-)
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Lols x x x
hope you have a lovely birthday and so glad Jodie's ordeal is over and they were convicted xx
fantastique scene! Love it!
ReplyDeleteawwwwww how cute!!! I LOVE your card sweetie. Wonderful scene and amazing coloring. Brilliant :))
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dunja xx
WOW, WOW, WOW. This is truly a work of art. This is so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteOmg !! I adore this card .....really Mandy I totally love it to bits ....it's amazing
ReplyDeleteHugs Susie xx
What a beautiful card. The layering on this is just mind boggling. Stunning!! Nora
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