I'VE MISSED MY MAGGIES!!!!

Hello dear blogging friends!!!

I have to tell you that craft time has been scarce lately and I haven't had a GOOD play with any of my craft items in a long time and have especially MISSED my Maggies...hence the title of this post...LOL!!!

Any way I have been trying to finish another piece of my Tilda Town for over three weeks now and YEP I finally did it!!

So what does my Tilda Town need next...hmmm...well what girl doesn't love to visit the beauty salon...SOOO...

Here is where my Maggies go for some hair pampering...

VIEWER WARNING...THIS IS VERY!!! PICTURE HEAVY...

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

welcome to my Tilda Town hair salon...



 another view...

 welcome to the "Curls & Locks" Boutique...

my sign was cut out using Spellbinders Vintage Labels Four-JB-04300...

distressed the outer edge with Ranger Peacock Feathers distress ink...

the oval was distressed with the Tim Holtz distress tool and then inked...

decorated with ribbon, flower , pearls and wooden butterfly...

 

 "If you'd like to make an appointment..."Invitation Tilda" (from the Special Moments 2013 collection) will be happy to speak with you"...

 pull up a chair and get comfy...

"Yes..."Tilda with Big Big Rose" (from the Pink Lemonade collection) we accept walk-ins"... 

 "So glad that you are happy with your new hair cut..."Summer Strawberry Tilda" (from the Animal of the Year 2014 collection)"...

 "You're looking so lovely"..."Tilda with Two Rosettes" (from the Special Moments 2013 collection)...

 "Well hello..."Tilda with Spritz Pocket" (from the Special Moments 2013 collection)...it's good to see you again"...

 our pots were Frantaged and decorated with roses and feathers...

 our mini pots are also Frantaged and decorated with roses and ribbon...

 our special products will make your hair feel wonderful...

grab a magazine and relax... 

a closer view of our special products...bottled just for us...

 this is actually real "Dippety-Do"...

our chairs are made with Maja paper, lace/rhinestone decorated on a metallic paper base decorated with pearls...

the front... 

 and back...

 "Would you like a nice wash and massage at our basin"?...

 "Let's set you under the drier for a bit"...

 "Ooops...we'll need to sweep up that hair"...

 "Oh dear...and more"...

"Okay let's get on that"...

 

Well thanks for taking your first tour of our new establishment!!!  Hope that you will visit again!!

 

Materials Used:

Stamps-all listed above were purchased at Magnolia-licious and Tildas Town

Die Cuts-Spellbinders Vintage Labels Four JB-04300, Floral Ovals S4-356 and Classic Ovals Small S4-112

DP-Maja paper-Vintage Summer Basics 6X6 pad-Live and Love Crafts

Frantage, pearls and lace/rhinestone-Live and Love Crafts  

Flowers-Wild Orchid Crafts

All other items from my stash

 

Challenges I will enter:

Magnolia Down Under-Challenge #245 "Distressing"-sign, magazine and mirror frames

Magnolia Mania-Challenge #97-"Bingo"-3 lines-die cuts/pearls/embossing (pots)

                                                                           -doily (crocheted)/distressing/flowers

                                                                           -pearls/distressing/lace and or ribbon

Marvelous Magnolias-Challenge #77-"Layered Up"

Simply Magnolia-"Anything Goes"

Tilda's Town-Challenge #123-"Fussy and Fancy or Clean and Layered"

Totally Tilda-Challenge #105-"Sitting Tilda"-Tilda with Two Rosettes

lovely-hAnglar or sweet Magnolia-Challenge #103-"Just for Girls"

Creative Fingers-Challenge #50 "Anything Goes"

 

Until next time thanks for stopping by!!  Your visits and comments are so very much appreciated!!!

 



Fussy and Fancy Challenge #123-"Main Colour Red"!!

Good Friday morning all!!

Today starts a brand new challenge at Fussy and Fancy hosted by our oh so VERY talented Celine!!  Celine has chosen "Main Colour Red" as her theme...we are being sponsored by Crafty Sentiments!!!  Now how easy is this with Christmas just around the corner!!!

I chose to use Crafty Sentiments "Cold Christmas" for my image and YAY I have my first Christmas card of 2014!!!

Here is what I came up with...

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

this is "Cold Christmas" from Crafty Sentiments...



 closer view...
I added Polar White flower soft to the ear muffs, muffler and coat bottom trim...

 stick pin decorated with snowflake charm, red beads, silver trimmed white ribbon and chiffon/pearl clusters...

the sentiment/ornament stamps are by Whimsy Stamps...

the snowflakes were made using Crealies Creative Flowers...

decorated with Stardust and small red rhinestones...

 opening up...

I punched a snow flake border on both front edges using a Martha Stewart edge punch...

I added lace/ribbon down both sides, small snowflakes punched with a Martha Stewart punch...

 the inside sentiment is a Hero Arts stamp...

the corners are punched using the Martha Stewart corner punch...

the small snowflakes are from the cut outs of the punch...

 

Well that is my first Christmas card!!  Now it's time to take a peek at my WONDERFUL teamies blogs...hop on over to Fussy and Fancy and check out all their lovely projects!!!

 

Materials Used:

Stamps-Crafty Sentiments Digital "Cold Christmas", Whimsy Seasonal Ornaments and Hero Arts CL469

Die Cuts-Spellbinders S5-026 Labels Twenty and Crealies CL CF 18

Punches-Martha Stewart Snowflake Border and Corner Punch

Stick pin, lace/ribbon and snowflake charm-Live and Love Crafts

Flowers and ribbon/pearl cluster-Wild Orchid Crafts

All other supplies are from my stash

 

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



 

Fresh Brewed Designs Fall Flashback!!!

Good Monday morning...it's been a while!!! 

Today Fresh Brewed Designs is taking a trip into the archives...we're dusting off all those wonderful fall images that Heather has created for us in the past!! 

My teamies and I have chosen images from various collections...I can't wait to see what the others have to show us all!!

Here is what I came up with...

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

this image is named "Bud"...

he can be found in the fall/give thanks section at Fresh Brewed Designs...

I decorated with leaf die cuts made with the Spellbinders Fall Foliage and Joy!crafts #6002/0058 along with ribbon and brown pearls...

 a closer view of "Bud"...

the inside image is called "Falling for Fall"...also in the fall/give thanks section...

the DP is from the Bo Bunny Apple Cider collection...

the side die cuts are also from Joy!crafts...#6002/0052...

 the sentiment is from Hero Arts...

 closer view of "Falling for Fall"...

 

Well that is my "Fall Flashback" card...now it's time to hop on over to Fresh Brewed Designs to check out what my teamies have to show us!!

 

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



House of Mouse Guest Designer Challenge #177 "Food Glorious Food"!!!

Good Monday morning dear friends!!

Today begins a brand new challenge over at House of Mouse...this time it's all about "Food"!!  Now that should be an easy one right!!!  Can't wait to see what the DT have come up with...pop over and check them out HERE!!!

This is also the end of my Guest Designer term...SAD face here!!!  I have SO ENJOYED these four chances to join in with the FABULOUS House of Mouse design team...working with these sweet little mice and friends has just been a blast!!!

I have made my Grandson Quinn's 2nd birthday card using this challenge as inspiration!! 

Here is my card...

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

the image in the upper left corner is "Birthday Cupcake" HMJR1007...

the sentiments are LOTV Set 58 & 60 Pretty Grungy-Good Times & Wishes...

I cut out a circle so that the inside image shows through, stitched on rick rack and added small pearls...





 closer view of "Birthday Cupcake"...

DP is LOTV "Bear Necessities" 8"x8" pad...

 the stick pin is decorated with beads, shabby seam binding and bottle filled with beads...

 inside is decorated with this little boy DP from my stash...

 inside image is "Make a Wish 02" HMGR1011...

 

So that is my Grandson's card!!  Time to hop on over to House of Mouse Challenge blog to check out the FABULOUS DT's projects!!!

 

Materials Used:

Stamps-all listed above

DP-LOTV "Bear Necessities" and the "little boys" paper is from my stash

Die cuts-Spellbinders Classic Circles & Scalloped Circles

Stick pin, shabby seam binding, frantage and pearls-Live and Love Crafts

 

Challenges I will enter:

Gruffies and Guests-Challenge #8 "Anything Goes with option of Boys"

Creative Fingers-Challenge #46 "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 #121-"Pets"!!!

Good Friday morning dear friends!!!

It's my turn to host a challenge at Fussy and Fancy and I have chosen "Pets" as my theme!!  We are being sponsored this challenge by the WONDERFUL Crafty Sentiments!!  Why did I chose "Pets"...umm well...these two boys keep me on my toes but their love is unconditional!!!

The sweet little Beagle/hound is Cash and the gorgeous Golden is Leo!!  Cash is a rescue that we have had for about two and a half years...Cash needed some TLC when we first found him...Leo we waited almost a year for...well he came with some digestive issues and some other minor health issues...that's where their "nutritionist" comes into the picture!  She has worked with me to balance out Leo's diet and work through some of Cash's issues...last week I found out that she is leaving for another job...SAD face here!!  Well I decided to make her a little card that I will put a spa gift card in from the boys to thank her for the care that she has shown to both!!

Here is my card from two grateful pets...

 

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

this is "Just Relax" from Crafty Sentiments...

I made an envelope style card...

 opening up the front flap...

 card opened to show the sentiments...the top one is computer generated...

the dog is a Fresh Brewed Designs digi called "Doggy Bone"...

the stamped sentiment is a Hero Arts cling stamp...

 closer view of "Doggy Bone" and Hero Arts sentiment...

 

Well that is my card!!  Now it's your turn...we'd love to see what you come up with!!  Hop on over to Fussy and Fancy Challenge blog to check out my so very talented teamies inspiration!!!

 

 Materials Used:

Stamps-listed above

DP-LOTV-Country Lady 8"X8" pad

Flowers-Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls, shabby seam binding and liquid pearl-Live and Love Crafts

 

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

 

 

 

Blog-a-versary Celebration Project Post Candy Winner!!

Good Thursday morning dear friends!!

No project to show today...it's been a wee bit busy here but I do have my candy winner from comments made on my "Blog-a-versary Celebration Project" post!!

And the winner is...........#5 Inky Angel as chosen by Peter.org...LOL!!

Yay Katie that's you!!!!

If you could contact me...just go to my contact button on the sidebar for my e-mail address...I will get your prize in the mail to you!!

Thank you all for your continued support...your visits and comments are so very much appreciated!!!!

Candy Winner!!!!

Well this is the winner post!!!

Here is the list of comments that I had to choose from:
1.Kerri-July 24th-Well Happy Thursday everyone!!! post
2.Celine-July 24th-as above
3.Pauline-July 24th-as above
4.Julie Price-July 24th-as above
5.Judy Corner-July 24th-I Love my Maggies!!! post
6.KT Fit Kitty-July 25th-Well Happy Thursday everyone!!! post
7.Karen Steen-July 25th-as above
8.Aussie Annie-July 25th-I Love my Maggies!!! post
9.Celine-July 25th-Fussy and Fancy Challenge #119-Words post
10.Karen Steen-July 25th-as above
11.Sandra-July 25th-as above
12.Sandra-July 27th-Well Happy Thursday everyone!!! post
13.Dianne-July 27th-as above
14.Dianne-July 27th-as above 2nd comment
15.Jo Rice-July 27th-F&F Challenge #119-Words post
16.Dianne-July 27th-as above
17.Julie Price-July 27th-as above
18.Sue Drees-July 28th-I Love my Maggies!!! post
19.Pauline-July 28th-F&F Challenge #119-Words post
20.Kerri-July 28th-House of Mouse Challenge #175 post
21.Christine-July 28th-as above
22.Sandra-July 28th-as above
23.Inky Angel-July 28th-as above
24.Celine-July 28th-as above
25.Pauline-July 28th-as above
26.Jay-July 28th-as above
27.Sue Drees-July 29th-as above
28.Julie Price-July 29th-as above
29.Karen Steen-July 29th-as above
30.Heather D.-July 30th-F&F Challenge #119 post
31.Heather D.-July 30th-House of Mouse Challenge #175 post
32.Pamellia-July  31st-I Love my Maggies!!! post
33.Desire-July 31st-House of Mouse Challenge #175 post
34.Pamellia-July 31st-Happy Birthday to My Darling Girls!!! post
35.May-July 31st-as above
36.Celine-August 1st-as above
37.KT Fit Kitty-August 1st-as above
38.Pauline-August 1st-as above
39.Desire-August 2nd-Well Happy Thursday everyone!!! post
40.Inky Angel-August 2nd-Happy Birthday to My Darling Girls!!! post
41.Desire-August 2nd-as above
42.Judy Corner-August 4th-as above
43.Julie Price-August 4th-as above
44.Desire-August 4th-Fresh Brewed Designs August Digi Release!!! post
45.Heather D.-August 4th-as above
46.Julie Price-August 4th-as above
47.Edwina-August 4th-as above
48.Bumblerbee Creations-August 4th-as above
49.Pauline-August 5th-as above
50.Christine-August 6th-as above
51.Christine-August 6th-Fresh Brewed Buttons post
52.Heather D.-August 6th-as above
53.Inky Angel-August 6th-as above
54.Celine-August 6th-as above
55.Pamellia-August 7th-as above
56.Julie Price-August 8th-as above
57.Sue Drees-August 11th-Happy Birthday to My Darling Girls!!! post
58.Pamellia-August 11th-House of Mouse Challenge #176
59.Sue Drees-August 11th-as above
60.Inky Angel-August 11th-as above
61.FT Fit Kitty-August 11th- as above
62.Pauline-August 12th-Fresh Brewed Buttons-post
63.Celine-August 12th-House of Mouse Challenge #176 post
64.Pauline-August 12th-as above
65.Kerri-August 12th-as above
66.Julie Price-August 12th- as above

And the winner...chosen by my dear husband...I call him Peter.org...LOL!!!
IS...#31...YAY Heather D.

Heather can you please e-mail me with your address and I will get your candy in the mail!!

So that's the candy for my blog-a-versary BUT now I want to thank everyone once again for all of your support over my first year so I am going to offer some new candy to a random comment by a FOLLOWER who makes a comment on my "Blog-a-versary Celebration Project" post only...I will post the winner next Thursday...all comments made by followers up until Wednesday August 20th at 6:00 p.m....on this post only... will qualify!!!

This is my "Blog-a-versary Celebration Project" candy...

 

So I say THANK YOU again!!!

 

Until next time your visits and comments are so very much appreciated!!