Midway Reminder at Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia-Challenge #130 "Use a Heart"

Happy Valentines Day to all my blogging friends!!

We are at the half way mark at Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia in our current challenge "Use a Heart"!!  Our most wonderful sponsor is Live and Love Crafts...one of my FAVOURITE stores!!  Sandy has offered a 10 pound voucher for one lucky winner!!! 

I've been working on the Valentines for my Grandkiddies...last year I did a bow card for Miss Calla for Easter and Miss Mia got a plainer one so I decided to do a Valentine bow card for darling Mia!  I SO love using these templates from Sandra's Scrapshop not to mention all the fabulous goodies from Live and Love Crafts!

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

I used Sandra's bow template...

DP is from my stash...

I added pink ruffled ribbon around edges...

matted Tilda on a heart doily...

"My Sweet Valentine" is computer generated and cut out using Spellbinders Small Banners...

I randomly added beige pearl strings...

the bow corners are finished off with brown pearls...

I used "Christmas Heart Tilda" from the A Lovely Christmas 2015 collection...

coloured with my copics...

dusted with Shabby Pink Frantage and framed with rhinestone lace...

I added a stick pin with key and lock charms...stuck through lace bow...

closer view...

 at the bottom I threaded the white ribbon through a diamante heart buckle then added a key charm...

  

And that is Miss Mia's Valentine's card!!  Come on over and join us at Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia...my talented team mates have some gorgeous creations to show you AND we can't wait for you to inspire us!!

 

All materials are listed/linked above.

 

Challenges I wish to enter:

Deep Oceans Challenge Blog-Challenge #122 "Hearts"

Live and Love Crafts-Challenge #44 "Love is in the Air"

Love to Scrap!  Challenge Blog-Challenge #71 "Have a Heart"

All About Magnolia-Challenge #11 "All About Love"

Magnolia-licious-"Bingo or Anything Goes" Challenge-I think that I have everything but the "3 different DP papers" and "two stamps" squares

Magnolia Forever-Challenge #27 "Live is in the Air"

Paradise of Magnolia-Challenge #31 "Valentine"

Time for Magnolia-Challenge #116 "Anything Goes"

 

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

 



 



 



Fussy and Fancy Challenge #157-"Recipe"

Good Friday morning dear blogging friends!!

Today at Fussy and Fancy we begin a brand new challenge...our hostess for the next two weeks is our fabulous Jo Rice!!  Jo has a special "Recipe" for us to follow...

Recipe

Create a design and have some fun,

Use this recipe and your work will be done,

Just use black and white to make a start,

But then add some red , a flowers and a little love heart......X



So this is a little Valentine for my hubby...what do you get the man who has everything...lol!!  I decided that a little box filled with some candies was in order...for when he's bored in front of the TV!!!

Now as Jo is Fussy and Fancy's residing Queen of technique I decided to go with some mixed media!

 

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

compartmented box is from Tim Holtz...

the before and prep...

I painted all edges and outer sides with black Distress Ink...

then using Tim Holtz Layering Stencil "Honeycomb" THS005 I painted on Gesso...

I went back over the center with black Distress Crackle Paint...

hearts are Memory Box "Heart Bird Keepsake" F1439...

I stamped one on the red and edged with Gesso...

the white I stamped on back of white corrugated paper then cut and distressed with black...

then stamped another on the black with Ranger's Perfect Medium, embossed with Ranger's Clear Embossing powder and edged with Gesso...

box open...

 another view...

the hearts arranged with cheesecloth inked randomly with black...

in the bottom corner I added texture paste and Silver Embossing powder...

I added chick wire (hard to see here) and pieces of glittered mesh...

the white flowers...sponged with Distress Ink Fired Brick...were dabbed with Rangers Distress Crackle Paint Clear Rock Candy...sprinkled with micro beads...

you can see the chicken wire a bit better here...

I used texture paste and embossing powder here too...

the tags are Maya Road "Journaling Tag Stamp" SMP1725 "...

love stamp is from the same stamp set...

 

So now I just have to go pick out a nice assortment of candy for my sweetheart to munch on AND you need to go on over to Fussy and Fancy to check out the wonderful "Recipe" creations of my talented team mates!!

 

All materials are listed above.

 

Challenges I wish to enter...

Anything But Cute-Challenge #10 "Grungy Love"

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog-#8 "Anything Goes"

Creative Fingers-Challenge #102 "Anything Goes"

 

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

 



 





Midway Reminder at Simply Magnolia-"Lace and Pearls"

Happy Sunday dear friends!!

I hope that your weekend is thoroughly enjoyable so far!

Today is the midway point at Simply Magnolia...that means it's Team Glamour's turn to show you what we've created for our "Lace and Pearls" challenge...now...I personally find this a SUPER EASY one...cause I LOVE lace and pearls!!!

As a prize for this challenge Nicola is offering a GDT spot to one lucky winner...a PERFECT chance to showcase your talent!!  You have until noon Saturday February 13th British time to enter your "Lace and Pearls" creations!

Okay so I have a very dear friend that I've known forever...unfortunately we don't get to see each other more than a few times a year BUT when we do...well...we can talk for hours!!!  It was her birthday so we got together for a wonderful lunch...with LOTS to catch up on!

Here is her birthday card made with love...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

the base was made using a die from the Magnolia Vintage Box #1...

matts are Go Kreate #360020...

DP is Maja design from the Winter Frost Basics 6x6 paper pad...

I added cheesecloth...

birch heart embossed with Shabby Pink Frantage...

tag is "So Wrapped Lovely" from the SCL12 collection...

banner is Heart Banner #8026 from La La Land Crafts...

sentiment is computer generated...

stick pin with beads and heart charm...

flowers are Wild Orchid Crafts...

AND last but not least lots of lovely lace and pearls from Live and Love Crafts...

 and this sweetheart is "Sneaky Tilda" from the Animal of the Year 2014 collection...

coloured with my copics...

I added Liquid Pearls and dusted with Chunky White Frantage...

 the inside...

you can see the beautiful shape of the die from the Magnolia Vintage Box #1...

 

And that is my "Lace and Pearls" birthday card!!  Now it's time for you to hop on over to Simply Magnolia to see what my talented team mates have to show you!!! 

 

All materials are listed/linked above.

 

Challenges I wish to enter:

Magnolia-licious-"Love and/or Hearts" Challenge

Time for Magnolia-Challenge #116 "Anything Goes"

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog- February-Challenge #8 "Anything Goes"

 

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

 



 

 



Midweek Magnolias Challenge #130-"Love/Valentine"

Happy Wednesday dear blogging friends!!

Today at Midweek Magnolias we are beginning a brand new challenge...just in time for Valentine's Day we bring you "Love/Valentine" AND as always our fabulous sponsor is Magnolia Sweden!! 

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...
heart base is Go Kreate #260019...
made into an easel style card...
DP is Magnolia...
both laces are from Live and Love Crafts...

this little cupid is "Tilda with Floating Hearts"...sorry can't remember which collection...

coloured with my copics...

highlighted with Glamour Dust and Liquid Pearls...

bow die is Joy Crafts 6002/0183...



butterfly is Vivienne #98265 by Memory Box...

accented with a Tim Holtz fountain pen tip...

"HAPPY Valentine's DAY" is Hero Arts...

 

Another Valentine card done!!  Please pay a visit to my talented Midweek Magnolias team mates...they have some gorgeous Valentine inspiration for you!!!

 

All materials are listed linked above.

 

Challenges I wish to enter:

Magnolia-licious-Love and/or Hearts

All About Magnolia-Challenge #11 "All About Love"

Paradise of Magnolia-Challenge #31 "Valentine"

Magnolia Forever-Challenge #27 "Love is in the Air"

Time for Magnolia-Challenge #115 "Love is in the Air"

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog-Challenge #71 "Have a Heart"

 

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

 

 

 





 

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge-Challenge #212 "Love is all Around"

Good Monday morning crafty friends!!

Today at House Mouse and Friends we begin a brand new challenge...our hostess for the next two weeks is the talented Kate!!  Kate has chosen "Love is all Around"...just in time for Valentine's!!  As always you have the option of "Anything Goes"!

Here is what I came up with...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...
I went with a simple card...

this darling image is "Together Under the Moon"...

coloured with my copics...

the embossed heart made using "Branch Heart" by Memory Box...

"Love" stamp is Hero Arts...

the inside...

 

And that is my first Valentine ticked off!!  My talented Mousey Sisters have some gorgeous cards to inspire you with...so hop on over to House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge...then join us for a chance to win a fabulous prize from...

 

SIMON SAYS STAMP 

We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and Simon Says Stamp!!

   
Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads 

 Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand, Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more.  With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store! 

 



 

Until next time...thank you for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!

 

Mousey Hugs,



 





Midway Reminder at Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia-Challenge #129 "Anything Goes"

Welcome back!!!

I'm SO EXCITED!!!!  This marks my first post as a new member of the Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia Design Team AND the very first every midway post at LHOSM...the midway DT will be known as team Sweet Magnolia!!  AND our FABULOUS sponsor is Magnolia-licious (one of my favourite on-line shops)!!

Okay so onto my post...which is PART TWO of my production for today!!!  To view PART ONE please go HERE!

I decided to add to my Tilda Town with a touch of Spring!  So I made up my new theatre template from Sandra's Scrap Shop (I love her templates)!!!

This is the "Spring Pageant" at Tilda's theatre...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

DP once again is Maja Designs...

flowers are from my stash...
I think by now you know that I LOVE cheesecloth so I accented the theatre with just a tad...lol...

sweet little "See No Evil Tilda" from the Pink Ribbon 2014 collection can't believe her eyes at the turn out for her first ever show...
coloured with my copics...

and saucy little "London Tilda" from the Little London 2013 collection prances her way through the new spring grass...
also coloured with my copics...

and this little sweetie from the Sea Breeze 2013 collection looking to the Spring sky...
coloured with copics also...

side view of the theatre...

 

And that is MY "debut" as a new Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia DT member!!!  I'm so happy to be part of this talented team...won't you please check out the "debuts" of my new teamies...lead by our FABULOUS Jay!!!

 

All materials are listed/linked above.

 

Challenges I wish to enter:

All About Magnolia-Challenge #10 "All About New"-new template, first use of Pink Ribbon Tildas, new team!!

Magnolia-licious-Winter Theme or Anything Goes-I'm obviously the "Anything Goes"

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog-Challenge # 70 "Anything Goes"

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog-January-Challenge #7 

 

Until next time thanks for taking the time to stop by!!  Your visits and comments are SO very much appreciated!!!



 



Midway Reminder at Simply Magnolia-"Anything Goes"

Good Sunday morning dear blogging friends!!

So today is a BIG day for me...this is the first of my two posts AND they are meant to go hand in hand with each other!

For my first post...at Simply Magnolia it is Team Glamour's turn to show you our "Anything Goes" projects...our fabulous leader Nicola is sponsoring this challenge with a "mystery prize" for one lucky winner and don't forget that the DT gets to choose our Top 3 as well!!  You have until noon British time Saturday January 30th to enter!

So for PART ONE...

please click on the first image for a closer view/slideshow...

I made up one of my new templates from Sandra's Scrap Shop...

it's the film clapper...you know...the thing that they snap in between takes on a TV show or movie...

DP is Maja Design...

and action... 

the text...

darling "Hear No Evil Tilda" from the Pink Ribbon Tilda 2014 collection...

coloured with my copics...

the top decorated with flowers, cheesecloth strips, and butterfly...all from my stash...

edged with lace and a crocheted doily... 

 

So that is PART ONE...I hope that you will join me for PART TWO...going live about an hour after this post!!

 

Now time for you to hop on over to Simply Magnolia to check out the fabulous work of my team mates!

 

All materials are listed/linked above.

 

Challenges I wish to enter:

Magnolia-licious-"Winter Theme or Anything Goes"-mine is the "Anything Goes" option

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog-Challenge #70 "Anything Goes"

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and visit AND I hope that you will pop back in a bit to see PART TWO!!!