Pink Candy Stripes

Hand Baked Edible Goods!

2012-01-27T14:42:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have a card to show you that I made for my sister's birthday, she loves vintage things and I love this stamp set from Waltzingmouse so I just had to use it again! I am entering my card into the following challenges; Secret Crafter Challenge 169 has a theme of food and drink and Simon Says has a theme of anything goes.

For my card I stamped my image and cut it with a nestie. While it was still in the die I sponged it with antique linen and vintage photo distress inks. The DP is from basic grey and it has all been sponged with vintage photo ink too. Finally I finished off with some seam binding, a flower and a pin.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory card. Basic Grey - Picadilly
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Rescue Remedies
Ink: Distress inks - antique linen, vintage photo
Embellishments: Seam binding, flower, pin
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, TH blending tool, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Balm of Friendship

2012-01-24T15:16:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have a card to show you that my sister asked me to make for her to give to a friend and I have used the fabulous sketch from Waltzingmouse Challenge 81.

I was lucky enough to win the Waltzingmouse Christmas Card Challenge and the rescue remedies set was one of the sets I bought with my voucher.....I love this set and I can see it getting used A LOT!! I stamped my image and cut it with a nestie. While it was still in the die I sponged it with antique linen and vintage photo distress inks. The DP is from basic grey and it has all been sponged with vintage photo ink too. Finally I finished off with some blue satin ribbon and the brad is from Laura Ashley.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory card. Basic Grey - Picadilly
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Rescue Remedies
Ink: Distress inks - antique linen, vintage photo
Embellishments: Ribbon, brad
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, TH blending tool, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 176

2012-01-23T14:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 176 we have a theme of "all you need is love" and this week we are sponsored by Tiddly Inks who are giving us a $10 gift voucher as a prize.

For my card I have used Pink Tilda with Heart from the Magnolia Pink Collection 2008 and she is coloured with copics. The background has been sponged with worn lipstick distress ink and stamped with the Magnolia Old Valentine Letter from the Valentine Collection 2009 and the postage 14th Feb sentiment stamp is also from the same collection. All the DP is also by Magnolia and the flowers, doily etc are all from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pinka nd white card. DP - Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Pink Tilda with Heart - Pink Collection 2008. Old Valentine Letter and 14th Feb postage - Valentine Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, doily, pearls, pin
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, sewing machine.
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 33

2012-01-18T15:24:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today on TOMIC Challenge 33 we have a sketch for you to follow and we would like to see some fabric on your creation. As usual, Magnolia are kindly sponsoring the challenge and one lucky winner will receive a secret prize.

For my card I have used Tilda Sending Love Letter from the Magnolia Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The sentiment is also from the same collection and the DPs are also by Magnolia. The punched edge is an MS punch and I have finished off with some ribbon, a metal corner embellishment and some jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and kraft card. DP - Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Sending Love Letter, you are my heart text - Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012.
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Metal corner embellishment, ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: MS punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 175

2012-01-16T11:30:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 175 we have a theme of winter birthday and this week I have made a very quick one layer card. This week we are sponsored by My Mum's Craft Shop who are kindly giving us a £10 gift voucher as a prize.

For my card I tried a technique that I had never done before, but had wanted to try for a while.....I masked off my card base and sponged ink directly onto it. First I used spun sugar then added a little worn lipstick to the edges for a bit of depth. I really like the effect but I think I need a bit more practice to get it to look sharper......this was my second attempt, the positioning of my masks wasn't so good on my first one!!! I then used a snowflake from my WMS seasons of love set and stamped it using spun sugar. I finished off with the sentiment, also from WMS fancy phrases set.....and that's it!!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pearlised white card
Stamps: WMS - Seasons of Love, Fancy Phrases
Ink: Distress inks - spun sugar, worn lipstick
Tools: TH blending tool
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Cozy Heart

2012-01-10T13:34:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, just a quickie from me today. I am entering this card into the following challenges; Simon Says, Just Magnolia and Hanglar Challenge 138 and Cute Card Thursday Challenge 198 have a theme of something new (Stamp) and Magnolia Down Under Challenge 128 has a theme of anything goes.

For my card I have used Tilda with cozy heart from the Magnolia Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The sentiment is from the same collection and the DP is from Melissa Frances. I finished off with some pearls, ribbon and flowers.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and kraft card. Melissa Frances - 5th Avenue
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with cozy heart - sweet crazy love collection 2012
Colouring: Copics. Distress ink - spun sugar
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon, pearls, stickles
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, corner rounder punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 174

2012-01-09T11:39:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 174 we have our first challenge of the year and it is my turn to choose the theme and I have picked "something new". We would like to see a card/project for something new or you can use new stash for your creation. This week we are sponsored by Sew Sweet who are giving us a £10 gift voucher as a prize and Squiggle Stamps who are giving one lucky winner three digi images. I am also entering this card into this week's Papertake challenge where the theme is anything goes,

For my card my new items are the stamp, some new copics and the DP. I have used Tilda loves flowers from the Magnolia Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012 and she is coloured with copics. The lush DP is from Echo Park and I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Green, white, pink and kraft card. Echo park - country drive
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda loves flowers - Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Jewels, ribbon, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine, MS punch, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

Vintage Merry Christmas

2012-01-02T09:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a fabulous new year. No, I'm not starting early!!! this is the card I had on my Solo Magnolia Blog the other day for the last door on the Magnolia advent calendar.

For my card I have used Tilda with jolly wreath from the Magnolia So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles and glossy accents. I used the Silent Night background from the Magnolia Santa Collection 2008 to create my music notes DP and my other DP is from MME (I think). The sentiment is from magnolia too and it has been stamped with vintage photo distress ink. I finished off with a doily, some jewels, and a piece of lace.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red, kraft and ivory card. DP - MME (I think)
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Jolly Wreath, Vintage Merry Christmas Post - So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009, Silent Night Background - Santa Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, R22, R27, R29, R59, G21, YG67, G99, E43, E47, R49, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Lace, jewels, doily, stickles, glossy accents
Tools: Sewing machine nesties, trouvaille, Ranger blending tool
Thanks for looking x

Magnolia Advent Calendar

2011-12-31T09:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone,

Today it is my turn to host the Magnolia Advent Calendar. To be in with a chance to win the last prize, please pop over to my Solo Magnolia Blog for the details.

Happy New Year.

Liza x

Ho Ho Ho

2011-12-23T11:17:00.003+01:00

Hello everyone, just a quick post from me today with a last minute make. I needed a few extra gift tags, as you do, and this is just a quick one I put together.

I used a scrap of DP and I have no idea of the brand, sorry! All the other elements were also made using scraps of card or recycled items..... its a great way to use up all your odds and ends. The tulle was wrapped around a box of chocolates I received as a gift from a student, it looked so pretty and I managed to rescue some that wasn't creased or crumpled by the bow, just enough to make a couple of tags! The sentiment is from Waltzingmouse very vintage christmas and it is stamped in fired brick distress ink, I then cut it with a nestie and sponged it with spun sugar distress ink while it was still in the die, love this look! I then popped everything together and added a couple of bells from my stash and hey presto, a cute tag!

This is probably my last post before christmas, so I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. xx

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card. DP - ??
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - very vintage christmas
Ink: Distress inks - fired brick, spun sugar
Embellishments: Tulle, bells
Tools: Sewing machine, trouvaille, nesties, ranger blending tool, corner rounder punch
Thanks for looking x

Christmas Crackers

2011-12-20T16:45:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have a Christmas cracker to show you. I've wanted to have a go at making a cracker for a while so I eventually got my finger out and made one! The one I have done is fairly large and more suitable as packaging for a gift rather than pulling! I am going to enter this into the following challenges; Totally Gorjuss challenge 111 has a theme of "for someone special"...this little gift will be included with my husband's presents, and this week at Papertake they want to see your last christmas makes....I'm well and truly getting to the end of it all now!

The tutorial I used is here, it was really easy to follow and it gives you all the measurements etc. I used DP from DCWV, my DP is quite stury so I didn't put in the extra supports like the tutorial suggests. I also adapted the tutorial a little, I cut a window in the top and added some acetate so you could see the contents of my cracker, but obviously, this is optional.

I embellished my cracker with ribbon and added a sentiment using my Waltzingmouse Very Vintage Christmas Stamp set.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and kraft card. DCWV
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Very Vintage Christmas
Ink: Distress ink - antique linen, Memento tuxedo black
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Nesties, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 173

2011-12-19T09:26:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 173 we have a fabulous sketch to follow that was created by our cupcake mummy, Fluff. This week we are lucky enough to have three sponsors; Crafty Emma's Store are giving us a £10 voucher as a prize, Digital Delights are giving one lucky winner their choice of 3 digi images and Tickled Pink Stamps are giving a winner the choice of a rubber stamp or two digi images.

For my card I have used Frosty with Snowflake from the Magnolia So Snowy Collection 2009 and the O'Frosty the Snowman text stamp from the same collection. The image has been coloured with copics and accented with glitter. My DP is from Pebbles Inc and I have finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Also our icing on the cupcake sponsor this month is Polka Doodles and they have given us the fab prize of a CD collection. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is join in with one of our challenges.

This is our last challenge of the year at Cupcake and it closes at 8pm (GMT) on Saturday 24th December.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and navy card. Pebbles Inc
Stamps: Magnolia - Frosty with Snowflake, O'Frosty the Snowman Text - So Snowy Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, YR02, YR04, YR07, B000, B00, B02, B05, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Snowflakes

2011-12-13T14:32:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have made two CAS cards that are my last christmas cards that I need to post....only a couple more to make to hand out! I am entering them for this week's Less is More challenge which is a one layer card with a theme of snow, Creative Inspirations Challenge 141 has a theme of snow, this week's winter wonderland challenge has a theme of snow, and one layer is also the theme for the WMS December Christmas card Challenge.

I think black and white always looks so elegant and I am really pleased with how these cards turned out.....so quick to make too! I used stamps from the WMS very vintage christmas set....the two larger snowflakes were stamped using one of the individual snowflake legs that are in the set. To finish off I added a bit of bling to the centre of each snowflake....and that's it!

Here is a final pic of the two cards together.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White card
Stamps: WMS - very vintage christmas
Ink: Memento tuxedo black.
Embellishments: Jewels
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 28

2011-12-12T16:10:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, I'm back with my second post for today. This one is for TOMIC Challenge 28 where we have a theme of christmas decorations and we would like to see you create your own decoration to hang in your home or on your tree! As usual, Magnolia are giving one lucky winner a fabulous surprise prize, so what are you waiting for......

I created a decoration for my tree..... I used Ribbon Tilda from the Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics. I cut out a circle with my nesties and I embossed it with my snowflake folder, to add some dimension I created a frame with my nesties and added this to my embossed circle. I attached Tilda with some foam pads and finished off with some roses and a pearl topped pin.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White pearlised card
Stamps: Magnolia - Ribbon Tilda - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, E50, E31, E25, E29, R46, R22, R27, R29, R59, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, pin, flowers
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, snowflake folder, leone em branch punch
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 172

2011-12-12T10:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 172 we have a theme of don't look at the light which means we would like to see lots of sparkles on your card/project. This week we are sponsored by the fabulous Saturated Canary and Krista has very kindly given the DT some images to work with. I am also entering this card into Cute Card Thursday Challenge 194 where the theme is anything goes.

For my card I have used peace and love hipster from Saturated Canary and she is coloured with copics and accented with stickles. The DP is from DCWV and it is all sparkly and glittery, but unfortunately it doesn't show that well on my picture....typical! I kept this card simple.....I faffed around for ages trying to find some more DP to match my base so I could create some layers, but I wasn't happy with any of them and I think it was because the base layer is so pretty I didn't want to cover it up! So simple it is and I finished off with some ribbon and a waltzingmouse sentiment that I stamped on kraft cardstock.

Also our icing on the cupcake sponsor this month is Polka Doodles and they have given us the fab prize of a CD collection. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is join in with one of our challenges.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue, white, pink and kraft card. DCWV - pocket full of posies
Stamps: Saturated canary - Peace and love hipster
Colouring: Copics - sorry I didn't note down the colours for this one.
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Seasons Greetings

2011-12-11T12:40:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, I have a couple of cards to show you today, and yippee!! only a few more christmas cards to go! I am entering my cards into the following challenges: Creative Card Crew has a theme of tis the season, Papertake has a theme of anything goes, Simon Says has a photo inspiration - I have chosen the image with the poinsettia, and finally Stamptacular Challenge 142 has a theme of christmas glitz.

The first one is made using stamps from my Waltzingmouse very vintage christmas set..... I cut out a circle with a nestie, while is was still in the die I sponged the card with antique linen distress ink then stamped some snowflakes, finally I stamped my sentiment with memento tuxedo black ink. The DP is from basic grey and I made the poinsettia using marianne creatables dies..... I cut the first layer of my flower from red card then I sponged it with fired brick distress ink while it was still in the die, I repeated it again with red then once again with green card. I then shaped each of the layers using a ball tool and a mouse mat and then I glued them all together. The centre was cut with black card, shaped and popped in the middle. Finally, I added some swirls cut from a marianne creatables die, some ribbon and jewels.

For my second card I used the same layout.....I worked well with my first one so I thought why not!!! I used a frame from my Waltzingmouse vintage labels four set, stamped it with memento then coloured it using a copic marker, finally I used a sentiment from the very vintage christmas set. I made the spirelli using bakers twine and a scalloped circle, and I added a button and a heart shaped jewel to the centre. I finished off with some die cut swirls, ribbon and jewels.

Finally, I have a bit of a toot....one of my jewellery sets made it onto the front page of Etsy yesterday, I was so chuffed!!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White, cream, kraft, pink card. Basic grey
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Very vintage christmas, vintage labels 4
Colouring: Distress ink - fired brick, peeled paint, antique linen. Copic - R81
Embellishments: Button, jewels, ribbon
Tools: Nesties, sewing machine, marianne dies
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 171

2011-12-05T11:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone today over on Cupcake Challenge 171 we have a theme of DIY where we would like to see you make your own papers.

This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and as usual they are giving us a $20 gift certificate as a prize.

So for my card I have used my Waltzingmouse stamps yet again.... I love the very vintage christmas set and have used it for most of my cards this year. To make my DP, first I distressed my card with weathered wood distress ink and a TH blending tool, then I used the border stamp from the set and I repeatedly stamped it in weathered wood ink. I left a space at the bottom to stamp my sentiment. The other DP is from Magnolia and I finished off with some ribbon a button and jewel from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and navy card. DP - Magnolia
Stamps: WMS - very vintage christmas
Ink: Weathered wood distress ink
Embellishments: Ribbon, button, jewel
Tools: Sewing machine, TH blending tool
Thanks for looking x

CAS Christmas Wishes

2011-12-01T15:35:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have some CAS cards to show you....I still have a ton to make and there will be a lot of CAS ones this year that's for sure!!!

These were really simple to do..... I used my snowflake folder for the embossed background and the christmas wishes stamp is from my Waltzingmouse Very Vintage Christmas set. I stamped the sentiment and cut it out using a labels 2 nestie and finished off with some ribbon from my stash.

Here is the same card in blue.

Finally, all four cards that I made....a really simple design that was quick to put together.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White, blue and pink card
Stamps: WMS - Very Vintage Christmas
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, snowflakes embossing folder
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 170

2011-11-28T11:33:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 170 we have a theme of colouring on kraft, it was a great challenge for me as I had never coloured on kraft before and it was something I had wanted to try for a while! This week we are sponsored once again by Crafty Emma's Store who are giving us the prize of a £10 gift certificate. I am also entering this card into the following challenges; Stamptacular Challenge 140 where the theme is anything christmas, and this week's Papertake Challenge has a festive theme.

For my card I have used the NOEL stamp from the Magnolia So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and I have coloured it with copics and embellished with red stickles. I made the background DP, first I sponged it with antique linen distress ink then I randomly stamped one of the holly stamps from the WMS very vintage christmas set. Finally I finished off with some gold ribbon from my stash.

Our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Crafts U Love this month and they are giving us a prize of a £15 gift certificate, all you have to do is join in with one of our challenges to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and kraft card
Stamps: Magnolia - NOEL - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E50, E51, E53, E57, E31, E33, E35, E37, R46, YG67, W1, W3, W5,W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Season's Greetings

2011-11-25T22:05:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, I have another christmas card to show you this evening, using my Waltzingmouse stamps once again! This is another card for the Waltzingmouse Christmas Card Challenges where the theme is snow.

For my card I have used papers from Echo Park and I got out some red, silver and blue stickles and added glitter to all the red dots on the background paper and some of the snowflakes...... the card is nice and glittery IRL!!! I used a frame from the WMS vintage labels 4 set and I stamped it in memento tuxedo black ink then coloured it in with my R46 copic. The sentiment is from the WMS very vintage christmas set. Finally I finished off with some ribbon and a snowflake charm.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and red card. Echo park
Stamps: WMS - vintage labels 4 and very vintage christmas sets
Colouring: Copic - R46.
Embellishments: Charm
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 169

2011-11-21T09:38:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 169 we have a theme of teenage boys so we would like to see cards or projects made for a teenage boy! This week we are sponsored by Lili of the Valley who are giving us a £10 gift voucher for one lucky winner.

For my card I have used Paul Texting from Mo's Digital Pencil..... perfect for a teenage boy.... and I have coloured him with copics and added some glossy accents to the phone and his MP3 player! The DP is from basic grey and i finished off with some twill and buttons from my stash and a TH ticket.

Don't forget our icing on the cupcake sponsor this month is Crafts U Love and they are giving one lucky winner a £15 gift voucher.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and kraft card. Basic Grey - Boxer
Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil - Paul Texting
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, E50, E51, E53, E57, E43, E47, B93, B95, B97, W1, W3, W5, W7, C1, C3, C5, C7, 0
Embellishments: Twill, buttons, glossy accents, TH Ticket
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

A Holly Wreath For You

2011-11-18T13:55:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, here is another christmas card I have made with my new waltzingmouse stamps. It is a simple card that I really enjoyed making and it is for another of the WM Christmas Card Challenges.

I used stamps from the waltzingmouse very vintage christmas set and firstly I selected a circle nestie and drew around it (faintly) onto my card to give me a guide. I then used the holly leaves stamps and stamped them in a circular design, I also stamped several others onto some spare card. I coloured my holly and berries using copics and I cut out the extra ones that I stamped and added them to my wreath for a bit of dimension. I stamped the "for you" sentiment in the centre and finally I finished off with some glossy accents on my berries and a large double bow.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and red card
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - very vintage christmas
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, glossy accents
Tools: Bow easy, corner punch
Thanks for looking x

A Merry Christmas to You

2011-11-17T15:30:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, I have made three really easy cards today and I really love how they have turned out. I feel like I am starting to get somewhere with christmas cards, but I have still got loads to make.....some CAS ones I think!!

I have followed the theme for month 3 of the Waltzingmouse christmas card challenge which is kraft, red plus white or cream. I went with cream for my base colour and I distressed it with antique linen distress ink and stamped two of the snowflakes from the very vintage christmas set at random. I then stamped my label out twice, once in red and the other in black and from the red one I cut out the merry christmas and mounted it with foam pads onto the black one. I then layered the whole thing onto a scalloped circle cut from kraft cardstock. I stitched around the edge and added ribbon to finish.

My final photo show all three cards I made with the same design.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and kraft card.
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Very Vintage Christmas
Ink: Memento tuxedo black and fired brick distress ink
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Sewing machine, trouvaille, nesties, TH blending tool
Thanks for looking x

Waltzingmouse Challenge 73

2011-11-15T12:18:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have two cards to show you that I have made with my new Waltzingmouse stamps, which I LOVE, and I have plans for more cards and tags using this set....so be warned!! I am entering this card into Waltzingmouse Challenge 73 and both cards are also makes for the Waltzingmouse Christmas Card Challenges over on their forum.

For my first card I have followed the sketch from the WM challenge. The DP is by basic grey and I layered it onto kraft cardstock. I distressed my cream card with antique linen then stamped the holly leaves using stamps from the WM very vintage christmas set. I stamped a sentiment from the same set then I used my MS score board to score two lines to define the sentiment. I finished off with dark green ribbon and a bell charm.

I had some scraps on my desk from the card above and I was desperate to make more use of this set, so once again I distressed my cream card with antique linen but this time I stamped the "ho ho ho" sentiment onto it. I stamped the sentiment again with memento tuxedo black and a small flourish from the same stamp set, then I cut it out with a nestie and finally I finished off with some dark green ribbon.

Finally, here is a pic of both cards together.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream, kraft card. Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Very Vintage Christmas
Ink: Distress ink - antique linen. Memento - tuxedo black
Embellishments: Ribbon, bell charm
Tools: Sewing machine, trouvaille, nesties, MS score board
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 168

2011-11-14T12:21:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 168 we have a theme of two's company and we would like to see two or more images of boys and/or girls on your projects. This week we are sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs and they are offering one lucky winner the choice of 4 digital images.

For my card I have done an easel design and I have used Tilda with Ice cream and Summer Tilda from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and both are coloured with copics. The Dp is from echo park and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

The sentiment is from Waltzingmouse and I have stamped it on kraft (well the closest I can get to kraft!) cardstock. I really like this look as it makes the sentiment stand out.....def be doing it again!!

One final photo.....I love doing easel cards but I do find them difficult to photo!

Our icing on the cupcake sponsors this month are Crafts U Love and they are giving us a £15 gift certificate for one lucky winner. To be in with a chance of winning, just join in with one of our challenges!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White, burgundy and kraft card. Echo Park
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Ice Cream and Summer Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Jewels, ribbon.
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, joy crafts bubble embossing template, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Cross Stitch Heart

2011-11-13T14:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, for my card today I have used some more stamps from the new Magnolia collection. I am entering this card into the following challenges; this week's Papertake has a theme of christmas, Simply Magnolia has a theme of anything goes, Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 138 has a theme of punch it, and Totally Tilda Challenge 35 has a christmas theme but no reds, greens or blues.

For my card I decided to go with a mainly white theme, the card base and the card I have used for my embossed panels are two different types hence the colour difference! I have used Tilda with Cross Stitch Heart from the Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and I have coloured her with copics. I used my snowflakes folder and a craft concepts embossing folder called cottage floral. I used a MS PATP punch for tilda to sit on and some ribbon and jewels to finish off.

For the inside I used an ink blending tool and weathered wood distress ink to distress the edges then I stamped the Sweet Yuletide Christmas Hat with weathered wood distress ink.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White card
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Cross Stitch Heart, Sweet Yuletide Christmas Hat - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, TH ink blending tool, MS punch, snowflake embossing folder, cottage floral embossing folder, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 23

2011-11-07T18:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, welcome to TOMIC Challenge 23. It is group two's turn this week and our theme is to follow a sketch by Tina and to use an Edwin stamp. Once again Magnolia are giving one lucky winner a fabulous secret prize, so pop on over to the challenge and join in.

For my card I have used Edwin on Christmas Eve from the new Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection and he is coloured with copics. For the snow I used white flower soft and the DP is from Basic Grey. I used a joy crafts stencil for my embossed panel and I inked it with antique linen distress ink, the punched edge has been done with an MS punch. I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Burgundy, white and brown card. Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin on Christmas Eve - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, E50, E51, E53, E57, E02, E04, E08, E25, E31, E41, E43, E47, R27, R59, YG11, G21, G94, G99, C3, C5, C7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille, MS punch, Joy crafts embossing stencil
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 167

2011-11-07T11:36:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 167 we have a theme of textalicious and this week we would like to see text on your card/project.

Once again we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp who are giving us a $20 gift certificate as a prize.

For my card I have used some Waltzingmouse Stamps....the frame and line under my sentiment are from the vintage labels 4 set and the sentiment is from the fancy phrases set. The DP is from Melissa Frances and the text is from an old dictionary. The ribbon, lace and pearls are from my stash.

For our icing on the cupcake this month we are thrilled to welcome back Crafts U Love as our sponsor and they are giving us a £15 gift voucher for the lucky winner.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and brown card. Old dictionary page. DP - Melissa Frances - 5th Avenue
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Fancy Phrases, Vintage Labels 4
Embellishments: Lace, ribbon, pearls
Tools: Trouvaille, sewing machine, nesties
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 166

2011-10-31T08:52:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 166 we have a theme of take a leaf out of my book and we would like to see leaves as the main focus of your project. This week we are sponsored once again by Tickled Pink Stamps who are giving us the fab prize of a rubber stamp or two digis of the winner's choice.

For my card I have used Autumn Charlotte from WOJ and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from MME and I have finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Polka Doodles who are giving us a gorgeous CD collection as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream, orange, brown and green card. MME - Bloom and Grow
Stamps: WOJ - Autumn Charlotte
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Wedding Pics

2011-10-27T22:29:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, I'm back with my second post of today....I've been meaning to put some wedding pics on here and Sharon kindly reminded me that I hadn't!!! So here are a few pics!

Sweet Christmas Tilda

2011-10-27T15:50:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, well this is something I haven't done is ages.....a mid week post for some challenges! I have really been chasing my tail these last few months with getting married and everything else but I feel like I am starting to get on top of things once again. So, I am going to enter this card into the following challenges; this week's Just Magnolia & Hanglar Challenge has a theme of Pink for breast cancer awareness, this week's Simon Says has a theme of anything goes, Totally Papercrafts Challenge 89 has a theme of layers, and Totally Gorjuss Challenge 103 has a theme of pastel christmas.

For my card I have used Sweet Christmas Tilda and Sweet Christmas Present from the Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and they are coloured with copics. The DP is from DCWV and the ribbon, metal corner and jewels are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink, white and black card. DCWV - Rose-tinted Christmas
Stamps: Magnolia - Sweet Christmas Tilda, Sweet Christmas Present - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, R81, R85, E50, E31, E35, YR23, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Metal corner, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, bow easy tool
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 165

2011-10-24T10:32:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone over on Cupcake Challenge 165 we have a theme of denim and lace and this week we are sponsored by Crafty Emma's Store who have given us a £10 gift certificate as a prize.

For my card I have used Halo Tilda from the Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The border has been cut with a new Doohickey Die - swirly lace and the white panel of card is embossed with a joy crafts stencil. The DP is by fancy pants and the flowers were from a previous Magnolia DT package. The ribbon, lace and jewels are from my stash.

For the inside I have used the Magnolia Sweet Snowflakes and the Sweet Christmas Dreams text from the Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and these have been stamped with weathered wood distress ink.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Polka Doodles who are giving us a gorgeous CD collection as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.
Supplies
Card/Paper: Navy and white card. Fancy Pants
Stamps: Magnolia - Halo Tilda, Sweet Snowflakes, Sweet Christmas Dreams Text - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, E50, E35, E31, E25, E29, E21, B32, B000, Y11, Y17, C1, C3, C5, 0. Weathered wood distress ink
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, Magnolia Doohickey Die, Joy Crafts embossing stencil.
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 164

2011-10-17T19:55:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, I'm back today after a little time out to get married and typically my internet was playing up this morning so I am a bit late with my post for Cupcake Challenge 164. This week we have a theme of buttons and bows and we are sponsored by Digi Doodle Shop who have given us the fabulous prize of a $10 gift certificate.

For my card I have used the gorgeous ribbon Tilda from the new Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and I have coloured her with copics. The DP is from Basic Grey and I have finished off with some ribbon, pearls, a button and some bakers twine.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Polka Doodles who are giving us a gorgeous CD collection as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card. Basic Grey - Eskimo kisses
Stamps: Magnolia - Ribbon Tilda - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, button, bakers twine, pearls
Tools: Sewing machine, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 160

2011-09-19T11:51:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 160 we have a theme of the darkside where we would like the main colours of your card/project to be black and purple. This week we are sponsored by Prairie Fairy who are giving us a $15 gift certificate as a prize.

For my card I have used my favourite gorjuss girl and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from Papermania and I kept my layout quite simple to show off the pretty roses. I finished off with some ribbon and jewels from my stash.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Bunny Zoe who are giving us a £15 gift voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Black and white card. Papermania - Henbury Lane
Stamps: Gorjuss Girls - Sitting
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, V12, V17, BV00, W1, W3,W5, W7, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, bow easy tool, sewing machine.
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 159

2011-09-12T14:15:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today on Cucpake Challenge 159 we have a theme of back to school and this week we are sponsored by Quixotic Paperie who have given us the prize of a £10 gift certificate.

For my project this week I have made a bookmark, a perfect back to school gift I think! I have used Sweet Tilda from the Magnolia Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. My DP is from DCWV and I finished off with some ribbon and a jewel.

This bookmark is to go with a card I made a few weeks ago here.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Bunny Zoe who are giving us a £15 gift voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.
Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card. DCWV - The Sweet Stack
Stamps: Magnolia - Sweet Tilda - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E51, E31, E35, E25, E29, R32, R35, R37, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Choose the Challenge Competition!

2011-09-07T08:31:00.001+02:00

Morning everyone, this week we have an extra challenge going on over at Cupcake, please check the details below:

Morning! Again. No, it's not Monday already!

Well it's been a little while, but, as we had such a good response to our last competition to let you pick a theme, we've decided to take a week off and do it all again. :)

So, if you'd like to Guest Design for us on the week that your Challenge goes live on 03 October, and have a chance to pick your very own Cupcake Cuties, leave your idea in a comment here.

We'll close this competition at 6pm (GMT) Tuesday 13 September and randomly draw a winner from all the fabby ideas after that.

Get your thinking caps on Cupcake Lovers!

Cupcake Challenge 158

2011-09-05T14:14:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 158 it was my turn to set the theme and I chose patchwork quilt, so we would like to see some patchwork on your cards or projects.

This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are giving us a $20 gift certificate as a prize.

For my card I have used Will you be my Valentine Tilda from the Magnolia You Are So Special Collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The DP is from Echo Park and I have kept my layout simple so the patchwork can be seen!

My card matches the project I made for last week's Cupcake Challenge which was an altered notebook and here they are together.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Bunny Zoe who are giving us a £15 gift voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and white Card. Echo Park
Stamps: Magnolia - Will You Be My Valentine Tilda - You Are So Special Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E31, E35, E25, E29, E41, E43, E47, Y17, RV02, R46, B000, B00, B02, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 13

2011-09-04T22:19:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, this was my project for TOMIC Challenge 13 that I have just realised didn't post when it was scheduled!!! We have a theme of back to school + metal and once again one lucky winner will receive a surprise package from Magnolia.

For my project this week I have created a simple notebook. It was really easy to make....I just cut some A4 printer paper to make the paper stack inside and I stapled it together. I then used some pink ribbon to hide the staples and I applied double sided tape to the back piece, then I stuck it down firmly to my pink card base.

To decorate the front I used Summer Tilda from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and I coloured her with copics. The DP is also from Magnolia and I used a Joy crafts Embossing stencil for my embossed panel. The punched edge was done with a fiskars punch and I used some cuttlebug dies to make the "notes". A pink satin ribbon ties the book closed and I finished off with a metal corner and some jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink, green and white card. Magnolia - Once upon a time collection
Stamps: Magnolia - Summer Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E31, E35, E25, E29, R81, R85, C1, C3, C5, 0. Inkssentials pen, silver gel pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, metal corner
Tools: Trouvaille, sewing machine, cuttlebug alphabet dies, fiskars punch, joy crafts embossing stencil
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 157

2011-08-29T09:28:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 157 we have a theme of alter it and this week we are sponsored by Pink Gem Designs who are offering one lucky winner their choice of four digi images.

So here is a before....a cheap note pad I picked up at Asda ages ago...

And here is an after.... I used some scraps of echo park DP and created a patchwork effect for the background. The image is a Magnolia Mini - Will you be my Valentine Tilda and she is colured with copics and highlighted with stickles.

I finished off with some yellow ribbon and jewels from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and White card. Echo Park
Stamps: Magnolia Mini World - Will you be my Valentine Tilda
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E31, E35, E25, E29, E41, E43, E47, Y17, RV02, R46, B000, B00, B02, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 156

2011-08-22T14:58:00.000+02:00

Hello peeps, its Monday once again and this week on Cupcake Challenge 156 we have a theme of gift card where we would like to see a card and gift in one. This week we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps and they are offering one lucky winner 7 digi images.

So, for my project this week I have made a card and gift box in one. It is ideal for any small gifts and I love how this project turned out. The card only measures 4 x 4 inches, not a lot of room for layers, so I kept it simple. The DP I used is by Doodlebug and it was perfect for this project....I bought a 12 x12 piece as I liked it so much, but didn't buy anything else in the same line to match it!! So it suited a simple layout!! I used my favourite Gorjuss girl, she is coloured with copics, cut out and popped up with foam pads onto a nestie cut circle that has been embossed with a joy crafts embossing stencil.

The inside has been decorated in the same way and the sentiment is from WOJ.

This is a shot of my gift box part. I just made a simple box with tab ends that tuck inside. I cut an aperture with a circle nestie and fixed acetate behind, then I made a frame to make the front look pretty! I stuck the back of my box down onto a panel that has been embossed with a joy embossing stencil.

This is the back of my box/card. I used the circle of DP that I cut out for my aperture and a cats life press stamp to decorate it. To decorate the spine I used a piece of pink card, I rounded the corners using a punch and I added two jewels.

This is a picture of all the inside with my tea light candles in the box.

And finally, an arty shot!!!

This month Cupcake is three so we have three fabby prizes for our icing on the cupcake competition. We are sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 gift voucher, Mo's Digital Pencil who are giving us a $10 gift certificate and finally, Sew Sweet are also giving us a £10 gift certificate. All you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.
Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card. DP - Doodlebug. Acetate
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Gorjuss Girls - Sitting. Sentiment - WOJ. Handmade Gift Stamp - Cats Life Press.
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, R81, R85, Y11, Y17, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, Jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille, joy embossing stencil, corner rounder punch
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 12

2011-08-22T03:01:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on TOMIC Challenge 12 we have a special challenge for you. It is the birthday of Magnolia Ink Magazine and as it is printed on recycled paper we would like to see something recycled on your cards/projects.

For my card I recycled some dictionary pages from an old english/spanish dictionary.

So onto my card.... I have used Tilda Writing Diary from the Magnolia Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and I have coloured her with copics. The DP is also from Magnolia, the something old, something new collection, and I have stitched on a piece of a dictionary page. All the elements were sponged with antique linen distress ink and edged with walnut stain.

The seam binding is from wild orchid and I coloured it using antique linen and walnut stain inks so it would match my card, and I tied a double bow using my bow easy tool. The flowers and pearls are also from wild orchid and I finished off with a little silver stickles along the hem of her dress.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Brown and ivory card. Magnolia - Something old, something new collection
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Writing Diary - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E51, E53, E57, E41, E43, E47, E49, E25, E29, W1, C1, C3, C5, C7, 0. Distress inks - antique linen, walnut stain.
Embellishments: Seam binding, pearls, flowers
Tools: Sewing machine, trouvaille, nesties, TH blending tool, bow easy.
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 155 - Happy 3rd Birthday

2011-08-15T07:00:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today is Cupcake's 3rd birthday and what a challenge we have for you today. There are loads of prizes to be won and we are having a treasure hunt to celebrate.

Our fabulous sponsors this week are; Crafty Emma's Store (£10 gift voucher), Cupcake Card and Craft (Paper Collection), Digi's with Attitude ($10 gift Certificate), Inky Impressions (Stamp and goody bag), The Stamping Boutique (5 digi images), Tickled Pink Stamps (1 rubber stamps or 2 digi images).

There are three lots of treasure hidden on the blogs of three DT members, in order to win you have to enter this week's challenge, leave a comment on the post you find the treasue on (including your Inlinkz number), and add a picture of the treasure to your sidebar linking back to Cupcake. You can enter for all three treasures so to get started please go to the Cupcake Blog.

For this week's challenge we have a sketch to follow and for my card I have used Tilda with Cherries from the Magnolia Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from basic grey and I finished off with some jewels from my stash.

This month Cupcake is three so we have three fabby prizes for our icing on the cupcake competition. We are sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 gift voucher, Mo's Digital Pencil who are giving us a $10 gift certificate and finally, Sew Sweet are also giving us a £10 gift certificate. All you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card. Basic Grey - Lemonade
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Cherries - Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E51, E31, E25, E35, E29, R81, R85, R22, R46, R59, E53, E57, B000, B00, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Inkssentials pen
Embellishments: Jewels
Tools: Sewing machine.
Thanks for looking x

New Items Added to Simply Pretty Pieces

2011-08-14T18:38:00.001+02:00

Hello Everyone, I've just added a couple of new items to my etsy shop, Simply Pretty Pieces.

These are a swarovski pearl and crystal necklace and earrings. There are able to be purchased individually or as a set.

Above are a swarovski pearl and crystal rondelle necklace and earrings. Again they are able to be purchased individually or as a set.

Thanks for stopping by. Liza x

Cupcake Challenge 154

2011-08-08T14:49:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 154 we have a theme of sew mad and we would like to see sewing, faux or real, on your cards/projects. This week we are sponsored by Paper Pretties who are giving us a fab stamp as a prize. I am also entering this card for Just Magnolia Challenge 118 where the theme is anything goes + glitter (there is lots of glitter on my DP), and this week's Papertake Challenge also has a theme of anything goes.

For my card I have used Sweet Tilda from the Magnolia Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from DCWV and I have used joy embossing stencils for my embossed elements. The sentiment is from SU and I have used a spellbinders fancy tag to make the little tab. The ribbon and jewels are all from my stash.

I have also decorated the inside of this card..... not very exciting but I thought I'd add a picture anyway!!

This month Cupcake is three so we have three fabby prizes for our icing on the cupcake competition. We are sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 gift voucher, Mo's Digital Pencil who are giving us a $10 gift certificate and finally, Sew Sweet are also giving us a £10 gift certificate. All you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card. DCWV - The Sweet Stack
Stamps: Magnolia - Sweet Tilda - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E51, E31, E35, E25, E29, R32, R35, R37, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Trouvaille, joy embossing templates, spellbinders fancy tags die, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 153

2011-08-01T13:05:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 153 we have a theme of how old? and we would like to see creations that include a number. This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp who are giving us a $20 gift certificate as a prize.

We are also welcoming a new Cupcake this week. Maarit has become pat of our team and to welcome her we have some special candy. All you have to do to win is pop over to Maarit's blog and leave her a comment. A winner will be drawn on Saturday.

So, onto my card....I have used one of my Karen Lockhart stamps and it is coloured with copics and I have added flower soft onto the lavender. The DP is by Papercraft 4 you and the bunched of lavender go perfectly with this stamp. The embossing has been done with a Joy Crafts stencil called daisy and the punched edge with an MS punch. The sentiment was computer generated and the ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

This month Cupcake is three so we have three fabby prizes for our icing on the cupcake competition. We are sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 gift voucher, Mo's Digital Pencil who are giving us a $10 gift certificate and finally, Sew Sweet are also giving us a £10 gift certificate. All you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and green card. Papercraft 4 you
Stamps: Karen Lockhart - Lavender
Colouring: Copics - E31, E33, E35, E37, YG11, YG03, G21, V04, E51, E51, E53, W1, W3,W5, W7. Distress ink - weathered wood
Embellishments: Pearls, ribbon, flower soft
Tools: Trouvaille, joy embossing stencil, nesties, MS trellis punch, TH blending tool
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 8

2011-07-25T17:24:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today on TOMIC Challenge 8 we have a theme of stitching - faux or real! As usual, Magnolia are sponsoring us with a surprise for the winner! The rest of the DT have made some gorgeous creations, so be sure to pop over and take a look.

For my card I have used one of my favourites, Christmas Eve Tilda from the Magnolia So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is also from Magnolia - Sweet Rainbow Collection - and the lace, ribbon and flowers are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and navy card. Magnolia DP
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Eve Tilda - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, B000, B00, B02, B32, B23, B39, E31, E35, E37, E29, RV000, RV02, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Inkssentials pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, lace, pearls, flowers
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, sewing machine, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 152

2011-07-25T09:38:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 152 we have a theme of Shabby Sparkle where we would like to see some shabby creations with a touch of sparkle! This week we are sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs and they are giving us the prize of 4 digital images. I am also entering this card for the following challenges; Copic Creations Challenge 54 has a theme of pastel colours, Totally Gorjuss Challenge 90 has a theme of punch or die, and Simon Says has a theme of newspaper.

So for my card I have used Tilda with Spring Bundler from the Magnolia Hoppy Easter Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The DP is from echo park and I have used my MS doily lace punch for the decorative edge. The seam binding is from Wild Orchid and I used antique linen and tattered rose distress inks to colour it. The flower, metal die and pearls are also from wild orchid crafts.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Brown and ivory card. Echo Park - Life is good
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Spring Bundler - Hoppy Easter Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E51, E31, E25, E35, E29, E41, E43, E47, B000, B00, B02, RV000, RV02, YG11, G21, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, 0. Inkssentials Pen. Distress inks - antique linen, vintage photo, tattered rose,
Embellishments: Seem binding, flower, pearls, metal corner, stickles
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, MS doily lace punch, TH blending tool
Thanks for looking x

Simply Pretty Pieces

2011-07-22T20:18:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, I have been quite busy with a few different projects over the last few weeks which resulted in the opening of my Etsy shop (Simply Pretty Pieces) 10 days ago. I have worked (and I'm still working!) hard on some bridal and bridesmaid jewellery designs and I will add more to my shop over the coming days and weeks. I have added a few images below, but please head over to my shop to peek at more.

Thanks for stopping by. x

Cupcake Challenge 151

2011-07-18T18:02:00.000+02:00

Hello campers! Today on Cupcake Challenge 151 we have a theme of wish upon a star and this week we are sponsored once again by Crafty Emma's Store who are giving us a £10 gift certificate as a prize.

For my card I have used a very neglected FF stamp and he is coloured with copics. I paper pieced the blanket and the little gift tag - I think the blanket on this stamp is just perfect for paper piecing! My DP is from Pebbles inc and I used a Marianne Creatables doily die for the shape that my image is layer onto. The embossing has been done with Joy Embossing Stencil called bubbles and I finished off with some ribbon, pearls and a button from my stash.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Polka Doodles who are giving us a gorgeous selection of four christmas themed stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and blue card. Pebbles inc
Stamps: Forever Friends
Colouring: Copics - E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, R20, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, button, pearls
Tools: Trouvialle, sewing machine, joy embossing stencil - bubbles, marianne creatables die, corner rounder punch
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 150

2011-07-11T08:55:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 150 we have a theme of choose your favourite challenge from our last 150.....cool or what! This week our sponsor is the fabulous Lili of the Valley and they are giving us a £10 gift certificate as a prize. I am also entering this card for the following challenges; Simply Magnolia has a theme of birthdays (this is a birthday card for my niece), Totally Gorgeous Challenge 88 has a theme of summertime, Cute Card Thursday has a theme of Lace, Simon Says Stamp and a Spoonful of Sugar Challenge 159 have a theme of Stitching, and this week's Papertake challenge has a theme of Anything Goes.

For my card I have chosen challenge 138 which had a theme of lots of layers. I have used Will you be my Valentine Tilda from the Magnolia you are so special collection 2011 and she has been coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles and glossy accents. The lush DPs are from echo park and I have used some equally as lush lace from wild orchid as a trim. The flowers are also from wild orchid and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

I also decorated the inside of this one with some Echo Park DP from the same collection and a mini image and sentiment from the Magnolia Mini World Collection.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Polka Doodles who are giving us a gorgeous selection of four christmas themed stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue, white and pink card. Echo Park -
Stamps: Magnolia - Will you be my Valentine Tilda - You are so Special Collection 2011. Minis from Magnolia Mini World
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E31, E25, R32, R35, R37, RV21, RV29, Y17, B02, E43, E41, E47, E49, Y00, RV000, B000, YG11, W1, W3, W5, W7, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Lace, ribbon, jewels, stickles, glossy accents.
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 149

2011-07-05T10:01:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, apologies I am a day late with my card for Cupcake Challenge 149....we have visitors and it totally slipped my mind yesterday!

Anyway, the challenge this week is one layer card and we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp who are giving us a $20 gift certificate as a prize. I am also entering this card into Less is More Week 22 where the theme of shades of blue.

So, for my card this week I decided to make a good luck card to send to one of my friends. Her and her family have just moved to Germany so this is to wish them the best of luck. I used a linen textured card base and the stamps are from the Waltzing Mouse Victorian Frippery set, they have been stamped with faded jeans and broken china distress inks. The sentiment is from the Waltzing Mouse fancy phrases set and I finished off with some jewels.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Polka Doodles who are giving us a gorgeous selection of four christmas themed stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.
Supplies
Card/Paper: White card
Stamps: Waltzing Mouse - Victorian Frippery and fancy phrases sets
Ink: Distress inks - faded jeans and broken china. Memento tuxedo black
Embellishments: Jewels
Tools: -
Thanks for looking x

There's a rumble in the Jungle!

2011-06-30T18:02:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, today I have made a card for a couple of challenges, this week's Simply Magnolia Challenge has a theme of anything goes, Secret Crafter challenge 140 has a theme of embossing, and I have followed the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge 61. This is also my card for an internal challenge between the DT members at CCC.

I have used Monkey and the hanging leaves from the Magnolia Pet Collection 2009 and they are coloured with copics and I have added some glossy accents to his eyes and nose. I also used the giraffe pattern stamp from the same collection and I stamped it with vintage photo distress ink to create the patterned card.

The DP is from MME and the leaves are all embossed. The buttons, twine and twill ribbon are all from my stash.

I used the giraffe pattern stamp once again to create a pocket to hold money or a gift card. Finally the sentiment is a stamped one I had in my stash and it is a penny black one (I think!)

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and brown card. MME - bloom and grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Monkey, Hanging Leaves, Giraffe Pattern - Pet Collection 2009. Sentiment - Penny Black
Colouring: Copics - G21, YG67, YG11, R20, R22, B000, B00, C1, 0, E31, E33, E35, E37, E41, E43, E47
Embellishments: Ribbon, buttons, twine, glossy accents
Tools: Sewing machine, trouvaille, nesties
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 148

2011-06-27T12:59:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, it's Monday once again and that means its time for ....... Cupcake Challenge 148 where we have a theme of cooking up a storm and we would like to see food/cooking related creations. This week we are sponsored by Baby Bud Designs and they are giving the winner two digi images of their choice.

For my card I have used one of my favourite WOJ images and that's Willow with cookies. She is coloured with copics and the DP is from DCWV. I used my MS punch for the border detail and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Little Claire Designs who are giving us a gorgeous 6 x 6 paper pad and two stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card. DCWV - Nana's Nursery (girl)
Stamps: WOJ - Willow with Cookies
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E51, E31, E25, E33, R32, R35, R37, RV23, YG11, YG41, G21, G94, B000, B00, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: MS punch, sewing machine, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 3

2011-06-20T14:04:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, this is my second post of the day, please scroll down for my Cupcake DT Card. My second card is for TOMIC Challenge 3 where this week we have a theme of summer. As usual, Magnolia are sponsoring us with a surprise for the winner! I am also entering this card for the following challenges; Stamptacular Challenge 116 where the theme is fun in the sun and Stamp Something has a theme of pretty papers.

For my card I have used Tilda with Ice Cream from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from K & Co and I have used a doily from my stash. I really struggled with this card, I couldn't get the layout how I wanted it, but I think it is growing on me! The sentiment is from SU and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card, K & Co - Belle by Amy Butler
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Ice Cream - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E31, E41, E43, E47, E49, B000, B00, B05, Y17, YG06, RV000, RV02, RV04, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Distress ink - Broken china
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, doily
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, sewing machine, blending tool
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 147

2011-06-20T09:44:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, this week on Cupcake Challenge 147 it was my turn to choose the theme and I have done a sketch. This week we are sponsored by two sponsors; Crafty Emma's Store who are giving us a £10 gift certificate as a prize and Tickled Pink Stamps who are giving us the prize of one stamp or two digi images. I am also entering this card into the following challenges; this week's Simon Says has a theme of bingo and I have chosen the ribbon, sentiment shape line

For my card I have decided to go with a christmas one! I have used Tilda Under the Mistletoe from the Magnolia So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The DPs are from Bo Bunny (love them and not much left....argh!) and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Little Claire Designs who are giving us a gorgeous 6 x 6 paper pad and two stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and green card, Bo Bunny
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda under the mistletoe - So Jolly/under the mistletoe collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - sorry I forgot to note the colours. Ranger inkssentials pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: MS punch, nesties, trouvaille, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 146

2011-06-13T11:40:00.047+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 146 we have a theme of Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy and we would like to see a creation for a boy/man. This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn and they are giving us a £10 gift certificate as a prize. I am also entering this card for the following challenges; this week's Papertake has a theme of anything goes, and both Secret Crafter Challenge 138 and Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 115 have a theme of Dad.

For my card I have used a digi image from Create4fun called Timothy Golf and it is coloured with copics. The DP is from basic grey and I made the golf ball embellishment using a circle nestie and my swiss dots embossing folder. I drew the tee freehand, cut it out and that was it! For a bit of definition I inked the edges with weathered wood distress ink. I finished off with some twill, a button, twine and a TH ticket.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Little Claire Designs who are giving us a gorgeous 6 x 6 paper pad and two stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Brown and cream card, Basic Grey - Boxer
Stamps: Create4fun - Timothy Golf
Colouring: Copics - Sorry I have lost my note with the colours on! Distress ink - weathered wood
Embellishments: Twill ribbon, button, twine, TH ticket
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille, swiss dots folder, TH blending tool
Thanks for looking x

Bridesmaid Tilda

2011-06-11T21:05:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, last Monday saw the launch of the new TOMIC challenge blog and we have a very easy theme of Happy Birthday to get the ball rolling. This is the DT card I made for the challenge and on Monday I showed it on my Solo Magnolia blog, but I have popped it on my main blog today where all of my cards go.

For my card I have used Bridesmaid Tilda from the Magnolia Wedding Collection 2010 and she has been coloured with copics and embellished with silver stickles. The lush DPs are from K & Co and they have quite a vintage feel. I planned my layout around the little bird in the bottom right hand corner so you could see him peeking through. I used an MS punch for the scalloped edge and the sentiment is from cats life press. To embellish my card I used some cream twill, pearls, twine and a charm

I finished off the inside of my card with the left over DPs from the front. I put them together in a patch work effect and used some zig zag stitches for the joins. I really love how this turned out.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Dark red and white card, K & C - Flora and Fauna
Stamps: Magnolia - Bridesmaid Tilda - Wedding Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, V12, V17, E53, E25, E29, E43, E47, E49, R81, R85, YG11, YG67, G21, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Twill ribbon, pearls, twine, charm
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille, MS Trellis punch
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 145

2011-06-06T08:52:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 145 we have a theme of things with tails that has been chosen by Donna. This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are giving us a $20 gift certificate as a prize.

I am also entering this card for the following challenges; A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 154 has a theme of flowers, Cute Card Thursday Challenge 167 has a theme of embellish you main image (I have added glossy accents to mine), and Just Magnolia & Hanglar and Stanglar Challenge 110 has a theme of anything goes with the added option of lace.

For my card I used the very Sweet Magnolia with Butterfly from the Magnolia Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics and I have added some glossy accents to her nose and eye. I inked around the edge of my image with antique linen distress ink and I also inked my doily so it didn't look too white. The flowers are from wild orchid and the branches are done with my leone em punch. The lace and twill are from my stash and I finished off with some jewels.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Little Claire Designs who are giving us a gorgeous 6 x 6 paper pad and two stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and brown card. Magnolia - 6 x 6 from the Butterfly Dreams Collection
Stamps: Magnolia - Magnolia with Butterfly - Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E51, E53, E57, E31, E33, E35, W1, W3, W5, W7, B00, BG09, C3, 0. Antique Linen Distress Ink
Embellishments: Doily, twill, flowers, pearl brads, jewels, glossy accents, lace
Tools: Nesties, sewing machine, trouvaille, TH blending tool, leone em punch
Thanks for looking x

More News!

2011-06-05T20:29:00.000+02:00

I'm not one to toot my own horn, but I am going to on this occasion! I am so chuffed to have been in the spotlight over on the Copic Creations blog for my yellow Tilda with Tulips cards a couple of posts below.

Also, just a quick reminder that The Official Magnolia Inspiration Challenge (TOMIC) kicks off tomorrow at noon (GMT+1), you definitely don't want to miss our first challenge!

News!

2011-05-31T09:46:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, I'm so please to share with you some exciting news....

The 6th June will see the launch of The Official Magnolia Inspiration Challenge (TOMIC). This is the official challenge from Magnolia Stamps and all the DT are really excited to be taking part.

There will be a new challenge every Monday starting from the 6th and all of the design team will be creating projects for the first challenge, after that we will be split into teams and each team will take a turn hosting the challenge.

So, please pop on over to the challenge blog and become a follower so you don't miss out on any of the fun.

Thanks for stopping by. Liza x

Cupcake Challenge 144

2011-05-30T10:30:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 144 we have a theme of orange, green, yellow and white.....a zesty colour combo! This week we are sponsored by Pink Gem Designs and they are giving us the fabulous prize of four images of the winners choice. I am also entering this card for Stamp with Fun Challenge 113 where the theme is in the garden, and this week's Creative Card Crew Challenge has a theme of anything goes.

For my card I have used Strawberry Tilda from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from Colorbok and I used my MS trellis punch for the border. The charm is from WOJ and I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Orange and white card. Colorbok - Sorbet
Stamps: Magnolia - Strawberry Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, E51, E31, E25, Y11, Y17, YR23, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07, YG11, G21, YG67, G00, YG41, G02, G05, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Charm, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Tulips

2011-05-28T21:09:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, the card I have to show you today features a colour that I don't use too often......and it features it in a BIG way! lol! I have made this card for Copic Creations Challenge 50 where the theme is yellow, and this week's Papertake where the theme is pale/pretty pastels.

For my card I have used Tilda with Armful of Tulips from the Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is also from the Magnolia Butterfly Dreams collection of papers and it is one of the mini 6 x 6 sheets, just perfect for a card! I have inked the edges of my image and the DP with tea stain distress ink and I have finished off with a doily, ribbon and some jewels. The sentiment is computer generated and I have attached it like a little charm.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Yellow and white card. Magnolia - Butterfly Dreams
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Armful of Tulips - Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E25, E31, E51, E53, E57, Y11, Y17, YG11, YG41, G21, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Distress ink - Tea Stain
Embellishments: Doily, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 143

2011-05-23T11:12:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 143 we have a theme of bookworm and we would like to see book/reading related cards or projects. This week we are sponsored by Crafty Emma's Store and they are giving us the fabulous prize of a £10 gift certificate. I am also entering this card into the following challenges; this week's Simon Says challenge has a theme of sparkle and shine, and A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 152 has a theme of anything goes.

For my card I decided to go with a slightly different design.... its kinda growing on me but I wasn't sure about it at first.....something doesn't look quite right and I think it is maybe a proportion issue!!! I use Willow with book from WOJ and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. I used a spellbinders fancy tag to cut the shape for my sentiment and I sponged it with tattered rose distress ink for some definition, then stamped a Magnolia sentiment. The DP is from Dovecraft and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

I made this bookmark a while ago, so I decided to make my card to match it!

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, Dovecraft
Stamps: WOJ - Willow with book, Magnolia - Sentiment
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, R81, R85, E51, E25, E53, E29, B93, B95, B97, R27, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille, fancy tag die
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 142

2011-05-16T10:40:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, its Monday once again and this week over on Cupcake Challenge 142 we have a theme of in the garden chosen by the one and only Fluffster Faye! Our sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Designs and they are giving us the fab prize of four images of your choice! I am also entering this card for the following challenges; this week's Stamp Something has a theme of anything goes and this week's Papertake Challenge has a theme of punches/die cuts.

For my card this week I have used Lizzy with Daisy from Create4fun and she is coloured with copics. I did the sky background with broken china distress ink and it is the first time I have tried to make a cloudy sky.... I must make a note to self...the next time you try something new, have a good practice first and don't launch straight into it!!!! I think I managed to salvage it though!!!!

The DP is from Colorbok, it is a new pad that my MIL brought back from the US for me and its lush, very pretty and lovely soft, fresh colours. The ribbon is from my stash and the flowers from Wild Orchid. The little tabs have been made with a spellbinders fancy tag die and the sentiment is from WOJ.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and white card. Colorbok - Sorbet
Stamps: Lizzy with Daisy - Create4fun. Sentiment - WOJ
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, B93, B95, B97, E51, E31, E25, BG10, BG23, BG15, YG11, G21, YG41, YG67, B32, B39, Y11, Y17, C1, C3, C5, 0. Distress ink - broken china. Silver gel pen
Embellishments: Flowers, jewels, ribbon
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, fancy tag die, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 141

2011-05-09T10:13:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 141 we have a theme of Gingham and Roses that was chosen by our competition winner, Lisa. This week we are sponsored by Cupcake Cards and Craft and they are giving us the fab prize of a download kit called Shabby Beautiful. I am also entering this card for the following challenges; both Just Magnolia & Hanglar Week 105 and this week's Papertake challenge have a theme of anything goes and Secret Crafter Challenge 133 has a theme of old stash....Mine is this Magnolia stamp, she hasn't been inked up for ages!

For my card I have used Tilda with Bunch of Roses from the Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from K & Co and the sentiment is from Crafty Sentiments. I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and green card, K & Co - Small wonders girl
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Bunch of Roses - Chasing Butterflies Collection
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, E53, E25, E29, B93, B95, B97, E43, E47, E49, YG11, G21, YG67, Y11, Y17, R32, R35, C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, corner rounder punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 140 & Hello Cupcake Blog Hop

2011-05-02T07:00:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 140 we have a theme of C for..... and this week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are giving us the fab prize of a $20 gift certificate. Also, this week we are having a "Hello Cupcake Blog Hop"......please see below for details and the fab candy that could be yours!

For my card I have chosen C for Christmas and I have used a cute stamp from Alota. It is coloured with copics and highlighted with icicle sticles. I have stuck with an all white theme and I have used gorgeous pearlised card so it has a lovely sheen in real life! I have used my snowflake folder for the embossing and I stitched around all the elements. I have finished off with some jewels and ribbon.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

And Finally.....the Hello Cupcake Blog Hop!

Thanks for joining us for the Hello Cupcake Blog Hop. If you've just arrived from Faye's Blog then you're in the right place! While you're here, please leave a comment and then hop over to Louise's Blog

Don't forget to leave a comment on each Blog in the Hop, including Cupcake and our Guest Designer, Hayley's for a chance to win the Candy from Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn.

Also, to celebrate the Blog Hop Hayley is also generously offering everyone 10% discount on purchases made at Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn until Midnight 9th May. Just enter CUPCAKEBH (exactly as shown) at checkout.

So happy hoppin'

Supplies
Card/Paper: White pearlised card
Stamps: Alota
Colouring: Copics - Y11, Y17, BG10, C1, C3, C5, C7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, sewing machine, snowflakes embossing folder
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 139

2011-04-25T10:16:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, this week over on Cupcake Challenge 139 we have a theme of Fluffy Bunnies, however easter and bunnies are optional but we would like to see fluff of some sort eg, flower soft, flock, fibres, pom poms etc. This week we have three fabulous sponsors with three fab prizes; Make the Day Special, The Stamping Boutique and Tickled Pink Stamps.

For my card I have just gone down the "fluff" theme and I have used flower soft for my flowers. The stamp is by Karen Lockhart and the DPs by Papermania. I have coloured the rest of the image with copics, the punched border is done with an MS punch and the embossing with my swiss dots folder. Finally, I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

And last but not least, our Icing on the Cupcake Challenge this month is sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts who are giving us a £15 gift certificate as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one challenge to be in with a chance of winning.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and green card, Papermania - Henbury Lane
Stamps: Lockhart - Lavender
Colouring: Copics - BV000, YG11, G21, BG93, E31, E33, E35, E37, E51, E53, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, flower soft
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, swiss dots folder, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 138

2011-04-18T09:28:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 138 we have a theme this week of lots of layers that was chosen by me! This week we are sponsored by Crafty Emma's Store and we have a fabulous £10 gift voucher as a prize. I am also entering my card for Stamptacular Challenge 107 where the theme is Magnolia-licious, Secret Crafter Challenge 130 where the theme is stitching, Just Magnolia & Hanglar Challenge 102 have a theme of Happy Birthday, Stamp with Fun Challenge 107 has a theme of birthday, this week's Papertake challenge has a theme of dimension, this week's Creative Card Crew has a theme of Spring, this weeks Simon Says Challenge has a theme of card for a child and finally Copic Creations Challenge 48 has a theme of favourite copic colouring paper - mine is Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White.

For my card I have used Tilda with Spring Bundler from the Magnolia Hoppy Easter Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The DP is from K & Co and the sentiment is from Waltzing Mouse Fancy Phrases set. The doily, ribbon, ribbon slider, jewel and pearls are all from my stash.

And last but not least, our Icing on the Cupcake Challenge this month is sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts who are giving us a £15 gift certificate as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one challenge to be in with a chance of winning.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and pink card, K and Co - Amy Butler - Belle
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Spring Bundler - Hoppy Easter Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E31, E35, E37, E29, E43, E47, E49, B93, B95, B97, R81, R85, RV000, RV02, RV04, YG11, G21, YG63, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Doily, ribbon, ribbon slider, pearls, stickles, jewel
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 137

2011-04-14T10:00:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, this week over on Cupcake Challenge 137 we have a theme of Doctors and Nurses and we would like to see a get well card or project. Our sponsor this week is Quixotic Paperie and they are giving us a £10 gift voucher as a prize. This is a scheduled post as I am currently in the UK, so hopefully you can see it and blogger hasn't let me down! Edit: Blogger did let me down! hence this post is a bit late, it should have been showing on Monday...sorry!

For my card I have gone with the CAS look again. I have used matt white card and I embossed it using my floral fantasy embossing folder. The sentiment and accent under it are from waltzing mouse fancy phrases set and the small flourish accent has been embossed with lilac embossing powder. To finish off I used ribbon from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and lilac card
Stamps: Waltzing Mouse - Fancy Phrases set
Embellishments: Ribbon, lilac embossing powder
Tools: Cuttlebug, floral fantasy folder, nesties
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 136

2011-04-04T15:02:00.015+02:00

Hello everyone, this week over on Cupcake Challenge 136 we have a theme of Comedy Rocks and this week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp who are giving us a $20 gift certificate as a prize.

I'm heading off to the UK this week to do some wedding planning, so I am having a week off from DT duties! but the rest of the team have made some fantastic creations, so make sure you head on over to the blog and join in!

Less is More Week 8

2011-03-31T16:04:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, the card I have to show you today is a first for me....a DL card......I have never made one this size before but I love it and I think it looks really elegant in real life! I am entering it for Less is More Week 8 where there is a sketch to follow. My fellow cupcakes and I also have a monthly challenge between us and this month the theme is C for.... so my entry is C for CAS.

My first shot shows the full length....quite difficult to get a photo without it looking like the card is tipping forwards!!!..... not sure I have achieved this!!!

And the second shot is a close up. For my card I have used some gorgeous matt white card and I have embossed it with my swiss dots folder on the bottom. The red satin ribbon is from my stash as are the jewels. The sentiment is from Waltzing Mouse....I masked off each word so I could position them one over the other rather than in a straight line.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White card
Stamps: Waltzing Mouse - Fancy Phrases set
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, swiss dots folder
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 135

2011-03-28T11:52:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 135 we have a theme of Flowers for Mum and this week we are sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs who are giving the winner four images of their choice as a prize. I am also entering this card for the following challenges; Stamptacular Challenge 104 has a theme of a card for an adult, Totally Gorjuss Challenge 73 has a theme of spring has sprung, this week's Stamp Something has a theme of spring, this week's Simon Says Challenge has a theme of mother's day/girlie, Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 144 has a theme of ribbon, flowers and pearls/rhinestones, and finally this week's Papertake Challenge has a theme of mother/girlie.

For my card I have used my favourite Karen Lockhart stamp and I have coloured it with copics. I have added some glossy accents to the vase to give the impression of glass and some stickles to the flowers for a bit of bling! The DP is from Papermania and the doily from Create4fun. Finally I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Wild Rose Studio who are giving us two gorgeous stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and blue card, PM - Blueberry Hill
Stamps: Lockhart - Cottage Flowers
Colouring: Copics - G21, YG11, YG67, E51, E53, B00, BG10, B32, B24, B39, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles, glossy accents, doily
Tools: Sewing Machine, cuttlebug, nesties, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 134

2011-03-21T09:19:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 134 we have a theme of monochromatic and this week we are lucky enough to have two fabulous sponsors; the first one is Prairie Fairy Designs who are giving us the prize of five images of the winners choice, and secondly Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn is giving us the prize of a £10 gift voucher and anyone who reads the cupcake challenge post is entitled to a 10% discount on any purchases made this week, all you have to do is quote the code: CUPCAKEBLOG at the checkout....fantastic!

I am also entering my card for the following challenges; Just Magnolia and Hanglar have a theme this week of favourite colour combo (a tough one as I love so many, especially pink, but you can't beat a classic black and white combo for any occassion!), this week's Papertake challnge has a theme of three - I have used three different magnolia stamps and three different patterned papers if you count my doily as one!

For my card I have used Secret Tilda from the Magnolia Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics and accented with silver stickles and a ranger inkssentials pen. The sentiment is one of the Magnolia minis and it is just the perfect size to pop on the side of an image, and the flourish is also from Magnolia but it is actually a long stamp for a border, but I just partially stamped it to get the effect I wanted.

My DP is from DCWV and the doily is from Create4fun. I used a spellbinders fancy tag to create my two white tabs, which also came from Create4fun. Finally, the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Wild Rose Studio who are giving us two gorgeous stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Finally, we are having a DT call over at Cupcake Craft Challenges, please see the details below.....

Would you like to join Cupcake Craft Challenges? We're looking to expand our Design Team, so, if you fancy being a Cupcake and can commit to:

Creating a new project each week
Commenting on all entrants allocated to you
Suggesting Challenges and picking a Top Five when it's your week
Having a giggle! ;)

Then we'd like to hear from you!
Please e-mail Cupcake three samples of your work, along with a link to your blog.This DT Call will run until 12 Noon, GMT on Wednesday 23 March. Good Luck!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Black and white card, DCWV - Linen Closet
Stamps: Magnolia - Secret Tilda - Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010, Magnolia - flourish and mini sentiment
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, W7, 100, 0
Embellishments: Doily, stickles, inkssentials pen, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, sewing machine, spellbinders fancy tags
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 133

2011-03-14T11:18:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 133 we have a theme of up in the air with the added option of green. This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor, Digi Doodle Shop who are giving us a $10 gift certificate as a prize. I am also entering this card into the following challenges; Just Magnolia & Hanglar Challenge 87 have a sketch to follow, and this week's Simon Says Stamp Challenge has a theme of anything goes.

For my card I have used Colibri from the Magnolia Pet Collection 2009 and I have coloured it with copics. For the wings and tail I used a technique called feather blending and where the yellow and blue colours overlapped, they formed the green area. The DP is from basic grey and the ribbon, butons and jewels are from my stash.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Wild Rose Studio who are giving us two gorgeous stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Finally, we are having a DT call over at Cupcake Craft Challenges, please see the details below.....

Would you like to join Cupcake Craft Challenges? We're looking to expand our Design Team, so, if you fancy being a Cupcake and can commit to:

Creating a new project each week
Commenting on all entrants allocated to you
Suggesting Challenges and picking a Top Five when it's your week
Having a giggle! ;)

Then we'd like to hear from you!
Please e-mail Cupcake three samples of your work, along with a link to your blog.This DT Call will run until 12 Noon, GMT on Wednesday 23 March. Good Luck!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and green card, Basic Grey
Stamps: Magnolia - Colibri - Pet Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - Y00, Y02, Y06, Y11, Y17, YR23, B00, BG10, W3, 0
Embellishments: Buttons, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine, floral fantasy embossing folder
Thanks for looking x

CAS Male Card

2011-03-11T11:43:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, just a quick post from me today with a card that covers a few challenges; Clean & Simple Challenge 130 has a sketch to follow, Secret Crafter Challenge 124 has a theme of patchwork backgrounds, and this week's Creative Card Crew Challenge has a theme of no flowers.

For my card I used some DP from K & Co, the sentiment is from Waltzing Mouse and the ribbon and button are from my stash. I love the way this card turned out, I think the patchwork background really added a bit of extra interest for a male card.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Brown and ivory card, K & Co
Stamps: Waltzing Mouse - Fancy Phrases set
Embellishments: Ribbon, button
Tools: Cuttlebug, sewing machine, nesties
Thanks for looking x

Birthday Wishes

2011-03-08T20:28:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have am finally getting around to enter two challenges that I have wanted to join in with for a while, but never had the time to do it.... although I think I might have joined in with one of them before! The first one is Waltzingmouse Challenge 137 where I have used the sketch and the other one is Less is More Week 5 where the theme is pastel colours.

For my first card I layerd three layers of matt white card with the top layer being embossed with an embossing folder from craft concepts called cottage floral. I then used a stamp from the Waltzingmouse Victorian Frippery set and some lilac ink to create the background. The sentiment is also from Waltzingmouse but it is from the fancy phrases set and I finished off with a row of bling.

I mounted the sentiment onto my card with some foam pads for a bit of dimension. I really loved how this card turned out and I'm starting to get the hang of CAS cards....so much so I made another one!!!

This card is made in exactly the same way as the one above, except I stamped the background with sage ink and I had some matching sage ribbon in my stash.

One more image from another angle! I really loved making these cards and I hope to do a lot more in the future. They are so quick but yet so effective..... it takes me longer to figure out what to do than to actually do it!!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White matt card and paper
Stamps: Waltzingmouse - Victorian Frippery set and Fancy Phrases set
Ink: Lilac and sage
Embellishments: Jewels, ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, embossing folder - cottage floral
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 132 - Pink Polka Dots

2011-03-07T10:35:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 132 we have a theme of pink polka dots.....so cute! This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are giving us the prize of a $20 gift certificate.

I am also entering my card into the following challenges; I have followed the sketch from Friday Sketchers Challenge 144, (a super sketch by Rach), Just Magnolia and Hanglar Week 96 has a theme of anything goes, and finally Stamptacular Challenge 101 has a theme of good luck/best wishes.

For my card I have used this cute Hanglar image, I have coloured her with copics and added some glossy accents to the rubber ring.... you can't tell on the photo but it looks nice and shiny in real life!!! The DP is from K & Co and the doily, pearls and ribbon are from my stash. Finally, the sentiment and little heart stamp are from the waltzing mouse fancy phrases set.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Wild Rose Studio who are giving us two gorgeous stamps as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and pink card, K & Co - Small Wonders Girl
Stamps: Hanglar
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E53, E25, E29, YG11, YG06, G21, R02, Y00, Y02, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, pearls, glossy accents
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Signs of Spring

2011-03-06T16:25:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have a card to show you that matches the treat pouch I made (two posts down). I am entering this card for the folowing challenges; Papertake has a theme of anything goes, Simon Says has a recipe theme, Copic Creations Challenge 45 has a theme of complementary colours (my chosen ones are pink and green), and Cute Card Thursday Challenge 154 has a theme of signs of spring.

For my card I have used WOJ willow with flower basket and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. My DP is from imaginisce and I have used a spellbinders fancy tag to create the decorative edge. I have finished off with some ribbon and jewels.Note: for the SSS challenge my three embellishments are ribbon, jewels and stickles.

Card/Paper: White and green card, DP - Imaginisce
Stamps: WOJ - Willow with Flower Basket
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E53, E25, E29, E51, E57, R81, R85, B93, B95, B97, BG10, YG11, YG06, YG67, G21, W1, W3,W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, fancy tag die
Thanks for looking x

News

2011-03-05T21:44:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, I just thought I'd do a quick post and let you all know my news..... I'm getting married! As you all know I have started a wedding stationery business and Jeff's mum decided to pop along to a wedding show that was at their local shopping centre to see what was there and if she could pick up any pointers for me..... well, while she was there she decided to enter a competition and didn't she just go and win it!!! Turns out the prize is a wedding package worth £5,000 which she said was ours if we wanted it!!! We have been together for 5 years and would have got around to getting married eventually, but opportunities like this don't come around very often so we decided to go for it! We are getting married at the Hilton Hotel in Dundee on 1st October this year.... my head has been overflowing this week and although I have a few cards to post, I just haven't got around to it (or visiting your blogs either), so I will be back tomorrow with a card (hopefully!) Liza x

Cupcake Challenge 131

2011-02-28T11:59:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 131 we have a theme of anything but a square, so this week we would like to see alternative card shapes/projects that don't revolve around squares! For this challenge we are sponsored by Lili of the Valley who are giving us a £10 gift certificate as a prize and Tickled Pink Stamps are giving one lucky winner the choice of one rubber stamp or two digis!

This week I decided to make an alternative to a card and I made this cute treat pouch.....However, I am in the process of making a card to go with it which I will show you later on in the week! For my project I used paper from imaginisce and the image is willow with flower basket from WOJ, who is coloured with copics.

These pouches are perfect for a small treat or as a money/gift card holder. If anyone would like to know how I made it I did a tutorial a while ago HERE which explains each step.

Edit: I have added the link for the tutorial now!!!

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Imaginisce
Stamps: WOJ - Willow with Flower Basket
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E53, E25, E29, E51, E57, R81, R85, B93, B95, B97, BG10, YG11, YG06, YG67, G21, W1, W3,W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 130

2011-02-21T11:39:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 130 we have a theme of cake and/or ice cream....yum yum! This week we are sponsored by a new sponsor, Bugaboo Stamps, and one lucky winner will be able to pick seven images as a prize.

For my card I have used Lizzy with Ice Cream from Create4fun and she is coloured with copics. I left the image quite large so I kept my layout simple and my DP is from PM. I finished off with some stitching, ribbon and jewels.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and green card, PM - Henbury Lane
Stamps: Create4fun - Lizzy with Ice Cream
Colouring: Copics - sorry I don't have a note of my colours this time!
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, corner rounder punch
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 129

2011-02-14T09:15:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, once again I have been lacking in blogging and it has been due to the combination of non stop visitors and for the last week I have been unwell. I have caught a flu bug and it is really taking me a bit of time to shake it off. So once again for this week's Cupcake Challenge 129 I have gone with a clean and simple card..... so quick to make when you are pushed for time and aren't feeling up to it!! Our theme this week is hearts and we are sponsored by Lori Designs who are giving one lucky winner the fab prize of a $10 gift certificate.

For my card I have used some old valentine paper from my stash and I stitched around the edge with my machine. The stamps are from waltzing mouse and I cut out the shape with a spellbinders fancy tag die. Finally I finished off with some satin ribbon and a bow made with my bow easy.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and red card, unknown DP
Stamps: Waltzing mouse
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, distress ink - fired brick
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, fancy tag die, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 128

2011-02-07T16:45:00.000+01:00

Hello Everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 128 we have a theme of seeing red and this week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp who are giving us the fab prize of a $20 gift certificate.

So onto my card....I have used some lovely new stash for this one!!!

For my card I have used my new Waltzing Mouse Stamps, the Victorian Frippery set....love them!!! The card I have used is gorgeous pearlised card that has a lovely finish and I have simply embossed two panels and stamped the medalion stamp with memento tuxedo black ink and the inner circle has been stamped with fired brick distrss ink. I finished off with some lush satin ribbon. I love how this card turned out, it was so easy to make and looks really affective.

This month our icing on the cupcake prize is sponsored by Crafts U Love who are giving us a £15 voucher as a prize, and all you have to do is enter at least one of our challenges this month to be in with a chance to win.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White pearlised card
Stamps: Waltzing Mouse - Victoria Frippery
Inks: Memento tuxedo black, distress ink - fired brick
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, cottage flowers embossing folder
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 127

2011-01-31T13:58:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 127 we have a theme of Old Macdonald had a Farm and we would like to see something that can be found on a farm! This week we are sponsored by Crafty Emma's Store and the prize is some lovely stash.

For my card I used Brunte from the Magnolia Spring Collection 2008, I masked him off then stamped the flowers behind him to make him look like he was standing in a field of flowers. I coloured the image with copics and added a little stickles to the background. The decorative edge was done using my Martha Stewart punch and the designer paper is MME Bloom and Grow. The ribbon and flowers were provided by Magnolia and I used my sewing machine to stitch around all the elements of the card.

This month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin', Polkadoodles and The Paper Shelter...we have some totally fabby prizes so make sure you join in!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Orange and cream card, MME - Bloom and grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Brunte - Spring Collection 2008, Flower Background
Colouring: Copics - E21, E33, E35, E37, Y11, Y17, Y21, YR23, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07, YG03, YG11, G21, YG67, W1, W3, C1, BG10, B00, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, stickles
Tools: Leone Em branch punch, MS punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 126

2011-01-24T21:03:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, sorry I'm a little late with this post! Today over on Cupcake Challenge 126 we have a theme of food for thought and this week we are sponsored by Heather Ellis and she is giving the lucky winner their choice of three digi images.

For my card I used Tilda with Ice Cream and the post strawberry sentiment from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009. The image is colored with copics and the DPs and embellishments were included in a Magnolia DT kit from a while ago. I used my MS trellis punch for the punched edge and I stiched around all the elements with my sewing machine.

This month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin', Polkadoodles and The Paper Shelter...we have some totally fabby prizes so make sure you join in!

We also have a new challenge on the blog this week....please see the details below....

The Cupcakes were talking about future Challenges recently and we decided it's not really fair for us to pick them all the time. So we'd like to give you the opportunity to Challenge us too. Not only that, but the (randomly chosen) winner will also be invited to Guest Design for us on the week in March when their Challenge goes live at Cupcake!

Sound like fun? If you'd like to set a Theme and Guest Design for us, leave your idea in a comment on this post HERE.

We'll close this competition at 8pm (GMT)Sunday 30 January.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia.
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Ice Cream and Post Strawberry Sentiment - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E50, E51, E53, E33, Y21, YR23, RV10, BG10, BG01, BG09, W1, W3, W7, 0
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon and jewels
Tools: MS garden trellis punch, cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Made With Heart Blog Hop

2011-01-21T13:00:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone, welcome to the Made with Heart valentine blog hop, I hope you are enjoying the hop so far!

You should have arrived here from Tabitha's Blog, but if not to start the hop from the beginning go to Kristin's Blog.

For my valentine themed card I used my favourite fold of the moment and made an easel card. I decided to go for a non traditional valentine colour scheme just to be a little different. My images and sentient are from Whiff of Joy and they are coloured with copics. The DP is from DCWV and it is all sparkly but unfortunately this doesn't show up too well in the photo. I finished off with some ribbon, a die cut flourish, a charm and some chrome look pearls.

Ok, so now you must be ready to move on...... your next stop on the hop is Jessi's Blog and I know she has something fabulous to show you.

In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the blog hop order:

Kristin
Stacey
Nicki
Paula
Jenny
Nikki
Kimberly
Janneke
Tabitha
Liza (Me!)
Jessie
Joey
Emily
Patricia
Kate
Dee

Supplies
Card/Paper: Navy and white card, DCWV - At Home Stack
Stamps: WOJ - Melinda Hugging Heart and Melinda's heart
Colouring: Copics - E00, R20, E11, E53, E25, E29, B93, B95, B97, E51, E53, R27, R22, E31, E35, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Silver gel pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, charm, pearls, glossy accents
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, Marianne flourish die, nesties

Thanks for looking and happy hoppin' x

Made with Heart Blog Hop

2011-01-18T09:15:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, this is just a quick post to let you all know about the made with heart blog hop that I will be involved in next weekend. It has a valentine theme and there will be loads of candy along the way. I do hope you can join in with the fun. x

Cupcake Challenge 125

2011-01-17T09:28:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone today over on Cupcake Challenge 125 we have a theme of weddings that was set by your truely! It is a topical theme for me and I would like to take this opportuinty to tell you all about my new wedding stationery business.....

Stationery by me specialises in beautiful, handmade wedding stationery for your special day.

Each of my collections feature save the date cards, invitations, all of your "on the day" stationery, favours, guest books and thank you cards, and they are all beautifully coordinated and finished to the highest standard.

All of my designs are made with high quality products and they are all individually handmade and are available in a wide range of colours.

I currently have an offer of 20% off all orders placed before the 31st January 2011, so if you or someone you know is getting married, please pop over to www.stationerybyme.com and take a look at my designs. x

I have a few of my designs to show you today...

These are two invitations from the Elegance and the Sublime ranges. The elegance one is shown in ivory pearlescent card with red ribbon and the sublime one is shown in white pearlescent card with rose pink ribbon.

These are an invitation from the Allure range and a save the date card from the opulence range. The one from the Allure collection is shown in pearlescent white card with silver lace paper and a silver ribbon, and the opulance save the date is shown in white pearlescent card with a white ribbon and a diamanete buckle.

A place name card from the Sublime range which matches the invitation above.

And finally a favor box from the Elegance range, which again matches the invitation above.

This week we are sponsored by The Ribbon Girl who has kindly provided us with a stash of ribbons as a prize and also this month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin', Polkadoodles and The Paper Shelter...we have some totally fabby prizes so make sure you join in!

Thanks for stopping by. x

Sweet n Sassy

2011-01-11T14:55:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have a card for some challenges, seems ages since I have made anything non DT related! I am entering it for the following; The Sugar Bowl Challenge 50 have a sketch to follow with the added extra of embossing - I have embossed the DP that has the row of pearls on it although it is hard to see on the photo, Cute Card Thursday Challenge 146 has a theme of out with the old - I have used an old SN stamp, and Secret Crafter Challenge 116 has a theme of texture - I have embossing, lace and glittered DP

For my card I have dusted off an older SN stamp that I haven't used in ages and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from DCWV and I have stitched around each element. The lace is from wild orchid and I have finished off with some pearls.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and blue card, DCWV - Linen Closet
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Sweet n Sassy
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, E53, E50, E51, E57, E25, E29, R20, C1, C3, G21, YG11, YG03, YG67, BG10, 0. Silver gel pen
Embellishments: Lace, pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine, floral fantasy embossing folder
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 124

2011-01-10T11:57:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone, this week on Cupcake Challenge 124 we have a theme of something new so you could do something for a new baby, job, home or just used some of your new stash that santa brought! My something new element is that I used new stash..... paper trimmer and the die cut card I used for my image. This week we are sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs and the fabulous prize is four digi images. I am also entering my card into this week's Papertake Challenge where the theme is anything goes.

For my card I have used my favourite Gorjuss Girl and she has been stamped with memento tuxedo black ink onto some new card that I was asked to try out for Pronty, then I coloured her with copics. The card has a lovely die cut edge and a nice smooth finish making it perfect for colouring with your copics. The DP is from basic grey and the ribbon and jewels from my stash. I kept the layout nice and simple so I could show off the pretty die cut edge of the card.

Also this month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin', Polkadoodles and The Paper Shelter...we have some totally fabby prizes so make sure you join in!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and pink card, Basic Grey - Olivia
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Gorjuss Girls - Sitting
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, R20, E11, R81, R85, YG11, G21, YG06, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 123

2011-01-03T11:26:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone, today we return from our christmas break with Cupcake Challenge 123 and we have a theme of White is White. As you may have guessed we would like to see creations with white as the main colour and this week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp.

I am also entering this card into Just Magnolia and Hanglar Challege 87 where the theme is anything goes.

For my card, strangely enough, there isn't a piece of DP in sight...instead I went mad with my embossing folders! All the card I used has a pearlescent finish so in real life the card is lovely and shimmery. The punched edge was done with an MS punch around the page set and last, but by no means least, I have used Waiting Tilda from the Magnolia Winter Collection 2008. To finish off I used some lush satin ribbon, a snowflake charm and some jewels.

Also this month there is a slight change to our monthly prize, it is simply going to be an extra chance for you to win! This month our icing on the cupcake is sponsored by Blue Jelly Stampin'. Blue Jelly Stampin is, of course, our very own Victoria, who is an Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator. Stampin Up! are currently running their popular Sale-A-Bration promotion. Victoria is being featured in Quick Cards Magazine, which will be available from 04 January, so if a visit to her faberoony Blog isn’t enough for you, you can get your mitts on her there too! ;)

Blue Jelly Stampin are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, Stampin Up! Stash including a selection of 12x12 SU papers, rhinestones and a brilliant Techniques booklet.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pearlescent white card
Stamps: Magnolia - Waiting Tilda - Winter Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics - E00, R20, E11, R81, R85, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, charm
Tools: Cuttlebug, MS punches, sewing machine, embossing folders - floral fantasy, snowflake, d'vine swirl
Thanks for looking x

Kisses from the Heart

2011-01-02T15:28:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a fabulous new year! Today I have a card to show you that I am entering for this week's Stamp Something Challenge that has a theme of glitter.

For my card I used Melinda blowing kisses from WOJ. I stamped her with memento tuxedo black ink onto some new card that I was asked to try out for Pronty, then I coloured her with copics. The card has a lovely die cut edge and a nice smooth finish making it perfect for colouring with your copics. The DP is from K & Co, and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash. I finished off with some stickles and some glossy accents on the hearts.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, K & Co - Belle by Amy Butler
Stamps: WOJ - Melinda blowing kisses, general sentiments set
Colouring: Copics - E00, R20, E02, E11, C1, C3, C5, R22, R27, R29, R59, E53, E25, E29, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Silver gel pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, glossy accents, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, nesties
Thanks for looking x

My Favourite Five Christmas Cards

2010-12-27T22:43:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, I hope you have all had a fabulous christmas and santa brought you all some lovely prezzies! Today I just have a quick post and I thought it would be fun to join in with Debby's favourite five

So here are my top five, in no particular order.......

I picked this one as I love the colour combo and I think these are my favourite christmas DPs this year.

I love the simplicity of these cards, I love how the poinsettia turned out and the general look of the cards....less is more in this case!

Again, the colour combo and one of my favourite Tildas....she is so versatile and can be used all year round.

This card has loads of bling in real life and I loved the way it turned out, its just unfortunate we don't have bling cam just yet!

Finally, I love this cute hanglar girl so she just had to feature in my top five. I love all the layers on this card too.... definitely not one for cheap postage!!

Well, that's it. Thanks for stopping by today and I will have my favourite five from 2010 next week. x

Cupcake Challenge 122

2010-12-20T10:00:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 122 we have a theme of thank you and this week we are sponsored by The Creative Cottage who are giving us a £10 gift voucher as a prize and Tickled Pink who are giving the lucky winner either the choice of two digis or one rubber stamp. I am also entering my card into this month's Quixotic Challenge where the theme is also thank you.

For my card I have used a WOJ stamp from the birdie love stamp kit and it is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The DP is from papermania and the embossing was done with my divine swirl folder. I hand wrote the sentiment and finished off with some ribbon and jewels. This card was really quick and easy to make, but I'm not happy with it......I used a cream card base and therefore embossed cream card for the front and I'm not too sure about it! lol!

So, the other girls have done a great job as usual and provided some fabulous inspiration and also, don't forget our Cupcake Madness... this month we are sponsored by Wild Rose Studio and they are giving us a prize of two gorgeous stamps. All you have to do to enter is join in with at least two cupcake challenges this month and your name will be included in the draw.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and blue card, Papermania
Stamps: WOJ - Birdie Love
Colouring: Copics - B32, B23, B24, YG03, G21, YG67
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, d'vine swirl folder, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Create4Fun Challenge 73

2010-12-18T14:06:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Create4fun Challenge 73 we have another fabulous sketch to follow and this week the prize is a gorgeous MS punch. I am also entering this card for Stamp with Fun Challenge 89 which has a theme of christmas.

For my card I have used a digi stamp from Create4fun called Timothy Light Wrap and it is coloured with copics and I have added some glossy accents to the baubles. The DP is from Echo Park and the punched border was done with an MS trellis punch. The sentiment is from studio g and I have finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory, blue and red card, Echo Park
Stamps: Create4fun - Timothy Light Wrap, Sentiment - Studio G
Colouring: Copics -E00, E11, R20, E53, E25, E29, B93, B95, B97, R32, R35, R37, B32, B23, B39, G94, G99, Y17, E33, E31, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Jewels, ribbon, glossy accents
Tools: Sewing machine, MS trellis punch, cuttlebug, nesties
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 121

2010-12-13T10:21:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 121 it was my turn to set the theme and I have chosen the festive theme of non traditional christmas. This week we are sponsored by Meljen Designs and they are giving us the fabulous prize of four digi images! I am also entering this card for the following challenges; Just Magnolia Challenge Challenge 85 where the theme is a christmas card, Stamp with Fun Challenge 89 has a theme of Christmas, and Copic Creations Challenge 40 where the theme is light source (I have mine from the front).

For my card I have used Christmas Eve Tilda from the Magnolia So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. For the background I have sponged the edges with weathered wood distress ink and have stamped the Silent Night background from the Magnolia Santa Collection 2008. The DP is from Bo Bunny and the tag was cut with a Magnolia Doo Hickey die and stamped with the silent night background. I finished the card off with some ribbon, a ribbon slider, some pearls and a little glossy accents on the present and the ribbons in her hair.

So, the other girls have done a great job as usual and provided some fabulous inspiration and also, don't forget our Cupcake Madness... this month we are sponsored by Wild Rose Studio and they are giving us a prize of two gorgeous stamps. All you have to do to enter is join in with at least two cupcake challenges this month and your name will be included in the draw.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and lilac card, Bo bunny
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Eve Tilda - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009, Silent Night background - Santa Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, V12, V17, YG11, YG03, YG06, W1, W3, W5, W7, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, 0. Distress inks - weathered wood
Embellishments: Ribbon, ribbon slider, pearls, glossy accents
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, TH blending tool, Doo Hickey tag die
Thanks for looking x

Create4fun Challenge Challenge 72

2010-12-11T13:52:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Create4fun Challenge 72 we have a sketch to follow and this week the prize for one lucky winner is a gorgeous whipper snapper stamp. I am also entering this card for the following challenges; Totally Gorjuss Challenge 60 has a theme of snow, A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 133 has a theme of a christmas card, and Creative Card Crew has a theme of anything goes.

For my card I have used two stamped images that were very kindly sent to me by a blogging bud (thanks x) and they are from Hanglar. The images have been coloured with copics, cut out and mounted using foam pads. The DP is from echo park and the embossing was done with my snowflake folder. Finally, I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White, blue and red card. Echo park
Stamps: Hanglar
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, B32, B23, B24, B39, R35, R37, R39, E53, E25, E29, G21, G94, G99, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, snowflake folder, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 120

2010-12-06T15:20:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 120 we have a theme of Little Red Robin and we would lke to see a robin on your cards/projects. This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are giving us a $20 gift certificate + free shipping as a prize.

I am also entering my card into the following challenges: this week's Stamp Something has a theme of christmas colour combos, and Secret Crafter Challenge 112 has a theme of christmas.

For my card I have used a Penny Black stamp.... I haven't used any of my PB stamps for ages so I thought it was about time to dust one off!!! The image is coloured with copics and the DP is from DCWV. The embossing was done with my snowflake folder and I used my corner rounder punch and an MS punch for some punched detail. I finished off with a ribbon and some jewels. For my bow I used my new bow easy and made a double bow....very cute!

So, the other girls have done a great job as usual and provided some fabulous inspiration and also, don't forget our Cupcake Madness... this month we are sponsored by Wild Rose Studio and they are giving us a prize of two gorgeous stamps. All you have to do to enter is join in with at least two cupcake challenges this month and your name will be included in the draw.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, DCWV - Christmas wishes
Stamps: Penny Black - Tokens of Love
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, R22, R27, R29, R59, E31, E33, E35, E37, E47, B24, G94, G99, YR04, V04, V09, YR23, YG03, C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: MS punch, sewing machine, bow easy, cuttlebug, snowflake folder
Thanks for looking x

Secret Tilda

2010-12-05T15:24:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, if you saw my sneek peek the other day but didn't make it over to my Magnolia blog, here is the card in all its glory!

For my card I have used Secret Tilda from the Magnolia Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from Bo Bunny and the sentiment from cats life press. I have finished off with some ribbon, jewels and a christmas tree charm.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Green, lilac and white card, Bo Bunny
Stamps: Magnolia - Secret Tilda - Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010, Sentiment - Cats Life Press
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, YG11, YG03, YG06, E53, E25, E29, V12, V17, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, charm
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking. x

Magnolia Advent Calendar Day 3

2010-12-03T10:42:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today is day 3 of the Magnolia Advent Calendar and I am today's host. Below is a sneek peek of my card......

To see it all and to participate in the advent calendar, please pop over to my Magnolia Blog.

Thanks for stopping by. x