Final Guest DT Card for LOTV!

Good Morning!

Well it's the last day of July and unfortunately that also mean it's time to share my fourth and final card for my LOTV GUEST DT SPOT. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a Guest Designer for them as they're stamps are absolutely gorgeous! For my last card I decided to create a Christmas card to coincide with their latest Christmas launch using an older stamp called 'Three Little Angels'. 

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - CHRISTMAS IN JULY

INGREDIENTS -

'Three Little Angels' LOTV Stamp

Sentiment Stamp from Set 8 by LOTV

'Candles & Cake' & 'Krafty Christmas' Nitwits Paper Pads

Flowers & Berries from Wild Orchid Crafts

Glittered Star & Pointsettia by Prima

Charms, Wooden Heart & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Marianne's Designs Snowflake Die

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Cheesecloth, Glitter, Dew Drops, Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Stickles - Frosted Lace

Chunky White Frantage Embossing Powder

INKS USED -

Emboss It Ink Pad

Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black

Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20 & Y28

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

Papertake Weekly - Sketch!

Good Morning!

This week's new challenge at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY is a Sketch! You can either use the brand new one, like I have, or one of the oldies!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

INKY CHICKS - SUMMER COLOURS

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - BESIDE THE SEASIDE

ALLSORTS - KRAFT CARDSTOCK

THE RIBBON GIRL MAGNOLIA CHALLENGE - LACE

(Lace Paper Doily? Please let me know if it doesn't count)

MAGNOLIA DOWN UNDER - YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS

(Magnolia Stamps and Papers, WOC Flowers and Cheesecloth!)

MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia 'Seashell Tilda' Stamp
Penny Black Sentiment Stamp

Magnolia Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

La La Land Heart Banner Die

Cheesecloth, Ribbon & Paper Doily

Dew Drops, Seashell, Charm, Gem Clip & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Distress Inks - Tumbled Glass & Salty Ocean

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20 & B93

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Flowers & Doggies!

Good Morning!

As you can probably guess by the title of today's post the topic is pretty self explanatory lol I thought I would share some photo's I took of the garden last week along with some cheeky one's of my dogs thrown in. However after the strong winds and rain we had yesterday some of these plants aren't looking to good. In fact the rose petals have all blown off! I despair with the British weather sometimes ....

The Morning Glory climber at the bottom of the garden finally started flowering last week.

One of my Agapanthus is starting to flower.

The said rose in question that has unfortunately been blasted by the wind! Incase you want to know the name of the rose it is 'Peace'. How ironic?! lol

My Grandad sent me some Hellebores as he knew I was debating getting some later in the year, hopefully they'l appreciate the shade behind the greenhouse until Winter!

Another Delphinium has opened in my border, this time a gorgeous purple one!

In the greenhouse the Basil & Parsley is coming along with some of the Winter Bedding.

My tomatoes are ripening and I even got to try one from the bush variety, Maskota. Which was delight in itself as it was my first ever home grown tomato grown by myself! 

I also decided to seperate my Sweat Peas when cutting them. Pastels /Purples in the bedroom and Pinks in the living room! lol

Lastly here's a few shots of the doggies as promised, Hollie sitting watching me in the Greenhouse and Millie looking up from the sofa wanting her tea! lol

Thanks for popping by, I'l be back tomorrow with a card for the new PTW Challenge!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Criss Cross Gucci Tilda!

Good Morning!

As you all know Magnolia released a new collection this week and unsurprisingly I was itching to get my hands on some! Luckily the first of what I had ordered arrived on Friday and I couldn't wait to have a play, resulting in today's card! The rest of my orders arrived yesterday, inc my LOTV order ... I think you could say I had a "little" splurge! lol

I have made a criss cross card which is something I haven't done for a while, it takes a little extra time but I do think they look lovely in the end!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

INKY CHICKS - SUMMER COLOURS

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - BESIDE THE SEASIDE

ALLSORTS - KRAFT CARDSTOCK

THE RIBBON GIRL MAGNOLIA CHALLENGE - LACE

MAGNOLIA DOWN UNDER - YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS

(Magnolia Stamps of course, Maja Papers, WOC Flowers and Cheesecloth!)

INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia 'Gucci Tilda' Stamp & Seashell Stamps

Sentiment by Cat's Life Press

Maja Design Papers

Flowers & Crystal Stem from Wild Orchid Crafts

La La Land Heart Banner Die

Cheesecloth, Lace, Twine & Paper Doily

Dew Drops,Seashell, Eyelets & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Distress Inks - Tumbled Glass & Antique Linen

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11 & R20

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

12 Tags of 2013 ... July!

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I bet you had all thought I'd given up on doing this month's tag considering how late in the month it is lol Well I finally managed to get it made the other day and you will see that it is quite different to the original. Speaking of which, here is what Tim Holtz made for this month:

Now it's time for my version!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

12 TAGS OF 2013 - JULY TAG

INGREDIENTS -

DOCRAFTS Postage Mark Stamp

Tim Holtz 'Bird Branch' Die

Tim Holtz Word Band, Pin & Jump Ring

Charms & Seam Binding Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Tim Holtz Tissue Tape, Crackle Paint & Paper Distressing Tool

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Glitter, Dew Drops, Liquid Pearls - Onyx Pearl & Ranger Glossy Accents

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

Distress Paint - Picket Fence

Distress Stain - Crushed Olive, Salty Ocean, Walnut Stain, 

Barn Door, Vintage Photo & Tarnished Brass

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - Anything Goes!

Good Morning!

This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have the theme of Anything Goes!

On my card I have used some gorgeous goodies that are available on the website...

 

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - BESIDE THE SEASIDE

(The little boy is dressed in a Sailor suit)

SUNDAY SKETCH & STAMP - SKETCH

INGREDIENTS -

Mo Manning Topper - Sailor Crew

Echo Park 'Paradise Beach' Papers

My Favourite Thing Birthday Sentiment Stamp Collection

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Seam Binding Ribbon, Button & Dew Drops

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

INKS USED -

Distress Stain - Faded Jeans

Distress Ink - Chipped Sapphire

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!XXX

Charisma Cardz - Make Your Own Embellishments!

Good Morning!

This week's challenge at CHARISMA CARDZ is to Make your own Embellishments! I have to admit that I don't tend to do this much myself but it's always worth the effort when you do. I created a Butterfly using Acetate and a Die which is on the top left of the stamped image.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

TILDA'S TOWN - F&F OR U&E
(Fussy & Fancy)
SKETCHY CHALLENGES - SKETCH

INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia Stamps & Paper
Maja Design Paper

Flowers & Paper Doily from Wild Orchid Crafts

La La Land Heart Banner Die

Ribbon, Flower Charm, Dew Drops & Glitter

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
White Chunky Frantage Embossing Powder

Ranger Glossy Accents, PVA Glue & Liquid Pearls - White Opal

INKS USED -
Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20 & YG63

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX