Hello lovely peeps!
I've just noticed my garden is looking very pretty which came as a nice surprise, but I'm beginning to think I've been walking around with my eyes shut these past few weeks! I can't remember noticing the flowers beginning to grow, or when the weather started to feel so hot, so I guess Summer has just crept up on me! It could be worse I guess at least it's nice surprise :)
I've just noticed my garden is looking very pretty which came as a nice surprise, but I'm beginning to think I've been walking around with my eyes shut these past few weeks! I can't remember noticing the flowers beginning to grow, or when the weather started to feel so hot, so I guess Summer has just crept up on me! It could be worse I guess at least it's nice surprise :)
It's Wednesday which means ..........
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& this week our challenge is
We are showcasing our very own fabulous
Simon Says Stamp
products on our cards this week. You don’t have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used
Simon Says Stamp
products on our cards this week. You don’t have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used
Don't forget you can enter our challenge 5 times and there is no limit to how many challenges you combine your entry with.
Do you use Instagram ? If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too.
Before I share my card we are welcoming our new teamie Gayatri to our happy little Simon family :)
I'm not happy with how this card turned out but with no time to create another this one had to make do!
I have used lots of lovely Simon products on this card and had my first play with the lovely Bokeh Lights stencil set as well as using many other Simon favourites which I've used before.
For the largest of the dots I used Simon's white pigment ink, the medium I have used pink shabby chic frantage and the smallest dots were created with embossing paste.
The papers I've used are from Simon's May 2015 Card Kit Of The Month and this is probably my absolute favourite card kit. When my creativity returns properly I will be making more cards with this gorgeous kit.
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with a $50 voucher for the fabulous
Crafty Sentiments - bingo (stitching, pearls & glitter), Sister Act - anything goes,
While attempting to be inspired to get my copics out I was looking though my "Pictures" folder in my computer and discovered some cards I am yet to share on blog, so here is one of them which was created for a
This little lady is called Afternoon Tea Tilda & she's from Magnolia's Little London collection. The papers are by Melissa Frances & I've added my own handmade stickpins to this card.
The copic colours I've used are -
skin - E11, E00, E000, R12, hair - C9, C7, C5, clothes - RV95, RV93, RV91 / C3, C1, C00, flower - R85, R83, R81
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - use pearls, Simply Paper Crafts - anything goes, Stempelsonnen - anything goes, Allsorts - use a stamp
That's me finished for today peeps, it's a beautiful day here again today but as I have a severe lack of energy it's feet up, a cup of coffee and a blogging session for me.
Thanks for stopping by
hello Mandy! i am luvin the center focal point of this card, luv how you popped up the sentiment in the circle..FAB! hope you have a wonderful week!
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Gorgeous cards Mandy :-) the first one is beautiful! I can't imagine what you don't like about it, it's FAB!!
ReplyDeleteTilda is always a sweetheart, you bring her to life so beautifully :-)
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Lols x x x
wow wow wow !!! 2 amazing cards Mandy
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céline
Mandy, your first card just blows me away! Just love the beautiful soft tones and of course the romantic flowers and butterfly and hearts......just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow could you not be happy with your first card??? It is gorgeous Mandy! As is your Tilda, laden with so many yummy little details. I can testify that your stick pins 'in the hand' are truly beautiful too! Hope you had some sweet treats with your cuppa. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy what a stunning card I love the love the colours and the image is gorgeous and your design is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love it xxx
Debs xxx
{Debs Cards}
very nice card
ReplyDeleteStunning! Absolutely beautiful embellishing :)
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Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Wow!! So very pretty!! Love your soft coloured cards! So precious!!
ReplyDeleteI love your first card. So Pretty! I admire your use of pastel colours and layering. I can never do that. Just beautiful. The second card - your colouring is beyond awesome. I have my mouth open when I looked at it. lol! Just love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Mandy
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Just adore the very elegant anniversary card with lovely soft colouring. And then the Tilda birthday card is so cute and fun with a stunning design.
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Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
Mandy, your card is beautiful! WOW! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove all of these cards, Mandy! for the happy anniversary card, I am wondering how you made the flowers look so sparkly.
ReplyDeleteBeyond BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
Migdalia
Crafting With Creative M
Stunning cards Mandy!! Absolutely beautiful, as always!!
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I can't understand why you don't like that first card, because I think it's simply beautiful! The soft colors and the delicate detailing make it look very elegant. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always incredible, Mandy & that includes these! Not sure what you don't like, but I adore the first one!
ReplyDeleteMore of your gorgeous creations Mandy!
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