Last Magnolia Down Under Guest Design Card & some challenges!

Oooo eck - I am so sorry I was watching the Eurovision Song Contest and I forgot to schedule a post. Nevermind... I'm here now, and big Congrats to Germany. I had my bet on them with the other half, he thought it was going to be Denmark and it was close there for a while...

Well its my last week guest designing for Magnolia Down Under Challenges and this week the theme is FLOWERS!

I've not gone MAD with flowers, just added some larger ones than I normally would and I have to say a big thanks to Donna for them, and the lace. She kindly sent me some at Easter and I've only just got round to using them - Thanks hun!

I've used Papermania's Rose Garden papers, and Core'dinations card stock for layering.

I coloured Tilda with Distress Inks and layered her dress. Not sure if the photos show you that.

I added some Glossy accent to her head band on the flowers to give them a little shimmer. I also glamour dusted her petticoat and the trim around her neck and sleeves.

Thanks so much for supporting my guest design time with Magnolia Down Under.. A HUGE thank you to Kellie for inviting me, and another thank you to the MDU Girls - You are an inspiration to us all who love our Maggies! Make sure you pop over to see what the team have created this week!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Stamp with Fun: Sketch

Creative Card Crew: Pink and Green

Stampin' for the Weekend: Post Pals - Amelia Grace C
I would have been playing along with this challenge anyway, but having stepped down as owner and given the blog to Sandie and Jan who are doing a marvellous job I thought I'd better show my support. You have until this coming Friday to create a card for a child on the Post Pals site - a card or letter from yourselves would mean a lot to them. 
Send a card to a child - Make them smile!

Secret Crafter: Buttons and Blooms

Stampin' for the Weekend - Getting to Know You and Sad News!

Good Morning everyone.

When I made the card for today I never envisioned the post I was going to write would be a sad one!

I've come to a decision to leave Stampin' for the Weekend as I've missed out so much on Poppys little life already due to the cancer, treatment and I am now looking at having more surgery in June to remove my Gall Bladder. I'm looking forward to June as I will be visiting my parents and I will get to meet my best mates little girl Abigail Eleanor too! (I'm waiting for the card to dry before I blog it).

Its been a rough and turbulent year and I feel that I need to sit down and craft for me. I have loved being on the Stampin' for the Weekend Team, but when Donna and I started it up, I never for the life of me thought it was going to take so much organising!

So I've stepped down and  the lovely Stampin' girls are going to take over from me! I see some changes happening and I know they will be for the better!

My card this week is based on the theme 'Getting to Know You!'

The Stampin' Girls and I would like to see you base your cards or projects on your all time favourite book - or one of your favourites!

The Sponsors this week are Michelle Perkett and Tracey from Spesch Designer Stamps

Michelle is offering the lucky winner a pack of her 12 greetings cards with her own art work on them and a choice of Digital Stamp.

Tracey is also sponsoring the challenge, and is offering some Digital Images from Spesch Designer Stamps. 

Tracey is also one of our lovely talented Guest Designers this week, as is Fi. Its her second challenge with us at Stampin, and sadly her last. Its been fun having you aboard hun!

My card this week is as follows:

ALICE IN WONDERLAND!

I have loved this book from being very little. I've read it lots of times, but have lost my copy from when I was at school - I think I will have to buy a new one!

I've used Alice from Spesch Designer Stamps and coloured her with Copics.

The papers are from Papermania and are the black and white Capsule Collection.
I took some inspiration from the following pictures!

 

Thanks for popping by, and please do visit Stampin' for the Weekend - Actually take in the Teams Cards and Comment on them. After all they've worked so hard to bring you these comments, a little love wouldn't go amiss! 

Stampin' for the Weekend - Ribbon and Bows!

This weeks challenge over at Stampin' for the Weekend is Ribbon and Bows - However, if you are feeling a little adventerous you can combine the ribbon and bows with an extra recipe challenge 

3 Papers, 3 Embellishments and 1 charm

The sponsor for this challenge is the generous Heidi from Simon Says Stamp

On offer is a $25 shopping voucher to spend in the Simon Says Store, with Free Shipping
How cool is that!

So here is my card!

You may have seen a new Digi Store being mentioned around Blog Land - MelJen's Designs Digi Stamps.

This cutie caught my eye and I bought her from the Etsy Store before the website went live yesterday!

I love these stamps - they are so sweet and there are girls, boys, animals and you will love the new set which has just been released!!

I've used MME papers and coloured her with Copics. Ribbon, Gems and Charm from Stash!

Our lovely Guest Designer for this challenge is Fiona - Please visit her and the team to spread the love!


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Guess what I won!!
Brenda has been keeping everyone who knows about the Sir Stampalot Challenge Blog (Which went live yesterday) entertained with some candies recently in preparation for yesterdays launch.

I entered a candy a little while ago and found out yesterday I'd won!
Its a surprise package of Hero Arts Candy - I can't wait to see what turns up!


If you've not seen the challenge blog head on over - the DT have made some beautiful 'Fantasy' creations!
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Kimmi xx

Stampin' for the Weekend DT - Its Nearly Easter

Well - I'm kinda back on track. I made this Easter Themed Project for Stampin' for the Weekend a little while ago when I got my delivery of last years Magnolia Easter stamps that I bought from the Magnolia Web shop.

This fortnights Sponsor is Dulcie from Wild Rose Studio and she has kindly offered one lucky winner not one, but TWO stamps from the cute Milton Collection!

So onto my project -

The circular box was a gift with some cheese in it for Christmas. I left it to air a little as it was still smelling of feet - yuk - and didn't think I'd enjoy the chocolate tasting like cheese either!

I've used papers by We Are Memory Keepers - Jingle Jangle, Magnolia Tilda, and a Martha Stewart Heart Border Punch. 

I used Distress Re-Inkers to colour the image, and cut her out using the Deckled Edge labels die in the Cuttlebug

Another view of some gorgeous naughties!! I have to admit, they are no longer in the box - just lots of foil and wrappers hehe

Our Guest Designer this week is Heather - Who has used a gorgeous House Mouse stamp - so pop on over and have a looksie! 

Don't forget to visit the team blogs too, all can be found in my side bar, and on the Stampin' for the Weekend Blog. The girls take a lot of time out of their heavy schedules of being a mummy, wife, girlfriend, housework (which I'm sure they wont begrudge), and even when they've finished a day of work, they all make time out to leave you wonderful comments - so leaving them a little love would be nice!

Stampin' for the Weekend DT card - Sketch Time!

Well - How bad am I!!! First off I forget that its the 19th February - a day for posting over at Stampin' for the Weekend in preperation for the challenge going live. Mind you. I was on night duty so my mind has been a bit pickled! Then I find that the post I had scheduled for my own blog didnt work, so I've rescheduled it to work for midnight on the 20th!

This fortnight we have a fabulous sketch by Di - Our extremely talented Design Team member, not only is she good at creating sketches and making cards and what nots, but she's only gone and opened her own Digi Shop! Check it out here! The prize is FIVE of these gorgeous Digi's!

We also have a fabulous Guest Designer by the name of Shirley Chalmers - please check out her fantastic blog and all her pretty creations!

Here is what I've done with Di's Sketch, I've rotated it and used one of her fabulous images!!

Papers are Basic Grey - Indian Summer. The roses are Wild Orchid Crafts and the charm and ribbon are from my stash.

Coloured with Copics and highlighted with the trusted old Ranger - Inkssentials White Opaque Pen

Thanks for popping by - if you would, please visit the Design Team's blogs and check out their work - they like comments too and work extremely hard for the Design Teams that they are on, including Stampin' for the Weekend!

Love is in the Air - Valentines Themed Stampin' for the Weekend

Over at Stampin' for the Weekend this fortnight (Ends 18th Feb), we have a fabulous theme of Valentines for you!!

Which means we wanna see some Valentines Projects and Cards! 

We are being sponsored by Simon Says Stamp...

...and the generous Heidi is offering the lucky winner a $25 shopping voucher to spend in the store! 

So, without further-ado here is my card

I have used papers by Bearly Mine Designs on the Designer Extreme Vol III disc- which are a dream. The disc's are full of gorgeous patterned paper which co-ordinate beautifully together!

I coloured this little Hallowe'en Tilda from last years collection with Copics, and added some Stickles for her wings. The Post Mark stamp and the Sentiment stamp are also from Magnolia.
The Ribbon, lace and gems are all from my stash!

Thank you for popping by, please have a look here if you are interested in some Candy! And please remember to check out the Team's cards over on the Stampin' blog and also our Fabulous guest designer this month who is Shirley Chalmers!!

A Sketch for you - DT card Stampin' for the Weekend

Good Morning, its a Friday, and its the 3rd Friday of the month which means:

Another challenge over at Stampin' for the Weekend!

This week the lovely Fiona has created this fabulous sketch for us to follow

She is also providing the prize for this challenge which are these two gorgeous stamps from Funky Kits.
They are Sugar Nellies - Part of the Home Grown collection!
 
Wish I could play along this week!
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Here is my take on the sketch for this challenge

I have used some gorgeous papers I received in a Secret Santa pressie called Lemonade which is by Basic Grey. I have used copics and coloured in my Tildas (Tilda Picking Peaches and the other one of which I'm not sure which collection she belonged to) and added some lace, ribbon, charms and flowers from my stash.
The sentiment is also a Magnolia Stamp.

I have popped this little cutie on the inside too so the inside isn't bare and boring!She sits on a strip of paper which goes along the inside length of the card, just below where you'd write your message
We also have a Guest Designer this week - Sharon kindly agreed to stay on until the end of January - Thanks Sharon!! Check our her beautiful creations here!
Thank you for popping by, I hope you will visit the Design Teams blogs and see what they have come up with this week. I'm sure you will find lots of inspiration to take part in the challenge this fortnight!

Happy New Year - Stampin' for the Weekend is BACK!

Good Morning 

I hope you are all seeing in the New Year without a hang over! I am scheduling this post as I will be at work :(

I opted to stay at home with Poppy while Daddy gets to PARTY!

This week over at Stampin' for the Weekend, we are kicking off with a simple challenge 

"Here's to New Beginnings"

We'd like to see some cards inspired by being 'NEW' or a 'BEGINNING' of something - so New Year Wishes, New Baby, Wedding ..even celebrating a Divorce... New Job or New Home, the choice is yours!

This fortnights challenge is being sponsored by Heidi from Simon Says Stamp!

Heidi is offering the lucky winner a £25 Gift Voucher to spend in the Store on some fabulous crafty goodies of their choice!

Well then - Here's to New Beginnings!! 

To make it easy on me, I went for a simple wedding card!

I have used papers from K&Co that I had lying around, and distressed the edges and inked them using my copics! Image and sentiments are from TGF Cake Topper set I received from a lovely and generous Teamie of mine! Thank you hun!

I coloured the image using Copics and added some Glossy Accent to the bow, button and flowers in her hair!

Twine is from my Gardening box and I added a Charm I had in my Stash.

We have a lovely Guest Designer this fortinight called Sharon. Sharon GD'd for us in our last challenge and kindly said yes to designing for us for our first challenge in 2010! Sharon also got some exciting news recently - she has been picked as 'Papercrafter of the Year' by the Magazine - Papercraft Essentials! Have you got your copy ?? Sharon is going to be lucky enough to design with the Magazine Team and will be receiving a nice stash of crafting goodies too - how LUCKY is she and what a way to bring in the New Year!

Thank you for stopping by, I'm sure the team would love you to visit them also if you've not already been to them!

Have a lovely weekend!

Stampin' for the Weekend - DT Calendar!

Hello!

Sorry for being a bad blogger. My Mojo has GONE! I forced myself to colour in these new Magnolia Images from the Winter Kit the other night. My heart just was not in it, which has resulted in poor photos too!

This weeks challenge at Stampin' for the Weekend, we'd like to see a Calendar of Sorts!

I bought this K&Co calendar kit a while back and its only just been looked at again. I decorated the front as per instructions, but the inside I will finish decorating to my liking! Something to keep me occupied over the Christmas holidays!

Front Page

My Page for February

This is the photo of my little daughter Poppy! she is only a few months old (it was take 5th Jan '09 so she would have been about 17-18 weeks old) and having her first taste of food - Not sure she was that keen, but I LOVE this photo!!

Close up of the photo and images

This cutie is one of my favourites from the new Kit, she is just so cute!

This week we are sponsored by Toodles and Binks, there is a lovely Video on the Challenge Blog to find out what you could win!

Our Guest Designers are Tanja and Sharon! So please visit them, along with the team to show them some support.

Our new Design Team Members have been announced too, they are Jan, Kellie, Kate, Tracey and Helene! Please check out their cards on the challenge blogs and their blogs too!

Thank you for popping by!

See you all soon!

Stampin' for the Weekend DT card and reminder of DT Call out!

Good Morning Everyone!

Its Friday again which means its another challenge over at Stampin' for the Weekend

This week me and the Girls would like to see a colour combo of Red, Green and Gold - This is a good  excuse to make another Christmas card!

Here is mine!

I've used this cute Sarah Kay image. The image is so sweet and was a joy to colour.

I coloured them with Copics adding some shadowing for the base

Added some Glossy Accents to the tree and some presents and also to the round Merry Christmas circles which were from a sheet of backing paper which I cut out, distressed and then glossed. I also added some Glamour Dust for the Girls cuff, collar and the trim of her coat. Papers were kindly sent to me in a swap with my lovely DT buddy Amy

This week we are being sponsored by Jill at The Hobby House.

Jill is offering a set of stamps and some fabulous silver charms (click on the links to see them and also to take a peek at the shop too)

Fancy Flower Spacers, Butterfly Spacers, Funky Flower Charms, Boy Charm, and this Friendship Sentiment Stamp set by Hero Arts

We have two guest Designers with us this week again. The lovely Lisa V and Kim Y! So please dont forget to pop over and say hi to them and also to the Girlies on the team!

Also - the Design Team Call for Stampin' for the Weekend is still open and closes on the 11th Dec, so check out the blog to find out how to be in with a chance!

Good Luck and have fun!

Stampin' for the Weekend - Colour Combination

Hello Stampin' Friends!!

I am so sorry to have been a bad blogger of late. I've recently just returned to work and having to juggle work with looking after Poppy and spending time with my gorgeous Man time is escaping me really quickly!!!

This week at Stampin' for the Weekend we'd like to see a colour combination of Lilac and Silver!

Now I know we set these challenges, but boy did I struggle!!

This week our lovely Fiona is going to be sponsoring us (She is just too kind!)

Here is what she is offering the lucky winner:

Thank you again Fiona :D Lots of hugs and get well soon!!

For my card I've used this cutie form the new Magnolia Under the Mistletoe collection! (wish the Winter Club Kit would hurry up and arrive so I can play!!!)

I've coloured her with Copics and then added some Glossy Accents by Ranger.

I've used plain card stock and stamped some snow flakes from the WoJ Winter kit (Which I've still not used yet)

 *shock horror and lots of blushing*

I hand drew the tag and cut it out carefully and then mounted my little Tilda on the Christmas Sack from last years collection. Added a ribbon for the middle of the card and another tiny bit of ribbon on the tag.

The gift card inside is for Waterstones (Actually spent it this morning on my gorgeous daughter - so will need a new one for this card hehe), and the stamped greeting is from a christmas set by Hot Off the Press!

We have two lovely guest designers with us this week - Lisa and Rosalien!! They've come up with some lovely ideas this week, so please do stop by and give em some love! The team is a little bare this week as we have a couple of members not feeling too good, so do visit them also, even if to just say hi!

Sketch time at Stampin' for the Weekend!

This weeks Challenge over at Stampin' for the Weekend has been set my the fabulous Nancy! She has put together this fantastic Sketch for us to follow. 

Nancy is also sponsoring this challenge and she has this gorgeous little Motivet Stamp lined up for the Lucky Winner!!

Doraline and Dexter under the Mistletoe

Too cute!!

I've kept my card fairly simple. I had the majority of the card made up, but last night when I wanted to colour my image - my colourless blender ran out... I panicked and was ready to bow out of this challenge, however, a quick trip to the craft store saw me come away with another 4 copic pens including the blender lol

We've got two lovely Guest Designers this week - Rosalien and Trish - Please check out their blogs and find out what they've created and how!

I've used papers that I got last year some time. I don't know who they are by as the front of the pad is missing.

Added some lace and flowers from stash, sentiment is computer generated.

A little close up of Christmas Morning Tilda from the Christmas 09 Collection Jolly/Snowy

Thank you so much for stopping by, any comments you leave are appreciated! 

Have a wonderful weekend!