Made with Heart Blog Hop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Magnolia Advent Calendar

Hi Everyone, Magnolia have a new look inspirations blog and to celebrate they are hosting an advent calendar with a prize up for grabs each day in December. The first day starts at the Magnolia blog and for all of the other days you will be directed to one of the design team blogs for a chance to win, so to take a look at the new blog, click HERE.

Thanks for stopping by.

Liza x