A work of heart !

Afternoon everyone... poor Suzie is having a stressful day today. The gardeners are here, trying to cut back the hedges from hell and she is not happy that they are strolling about her garden. She thinks she is a Rottweiler in a Westie body!!

I don't know what came over me with this card - I think I had a 'girly' moment !!

I've never really got the hang of distressing, but I am pleased with the way this turned out. I used Tim Holtz distress ink  on  the edges of my DP, around the stamp and on the little tags. I like the colour around Tilda, instead of it being just flat white, so I think I will be adding some inks to my list for Santa!
I cut Tilda out, coloured her with Copics and stickles glitter and paper-pieced her clothes.

Challenges...
Friday Sketchers - Aud's fabulous sketch (definitely a keeper this one!)
Allsorts - Bingo - A fun challenge from Mummylade, where you choose a row on the Bingo card.
I chose Lace, Flowers ( on my DP ) and Tags, but I admit, I was tempted to go for a Full House...lol**

Stamp - Magnolia, Tilda with Heart Package.     DP - Papermania, Regency.
Happy Birthday Stamp - Penny Black, Critter Party.       Stickles, Frosted Lace.
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Tattered Rose.   Heart Buttons, Lace, Mini Tags, Card Candy from my stash.

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Never eat more fudge than you can lift!

It's official... I now have the European Fudge Mountain spilling out of my fridge!!
Does anyone want to come and help me eat it???

I like to stick to a balanced diet, so this fudge contains dark AND white chocolate!

I would like to enter my packaging for the following challenges...

Just Magnolia - Dawny's  Sketch

Stamp Something - Fall Colours

Stampin' for the Weekend - Tag It!

I took a plain white box and distressed the edges with some orange chalk. I stuck my design paper all around the box and a piece on top.The tag was cut freehand and layered onto black card, punching a hole in the top and adding some ribbon. I stamped my text on one side. Then I added the layered DP and stuck Tilda on top with foam pads. Tilda is coloured with Copics and a glitter pen. Finally I added the 'Handmade' stamp.

Stamp - Magnolia Tilda
Design Paper - Memory Box, Blackbird.
'Just for You' and 'Handmade' stamps are from Catslife Press

The fudge is delicious and easy too make - no boiling and checking temps with a sugar thermometer!!
It does make quite a lot, but the recipe says it can be frozen, so it would be great to make some up for Christmas gifts.

Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the Autumn tree. ( Emily Bronte)

Well, Autumn seems to have well and truly arrived. My tumble dryer is working overtime and it won't be long before we have to fire up the central heating!!   I love it!!    It's my favourite time of year, and if I'm very lucky we will have a nice thunderstorm before too long!

Here's my latest card, using some lovely Autumn colours.

I followed Dawny's great challenge sketch over at Just Magnolia - which sent me scrabbling around in the kitchen cupboards looking for something to draw around for the large circle. I eventually found a glass sundae dish that was the perfect size!!
The tag was cut with my slice machine and I added some DP to the centre. Then I cut out my Tilda, coloured her with copics and stuck her on with foam pads. I used a punch for the small flowers, nipped the petals together to give them a little shape and added an adhesive pearl to the centre. I used card candy on the tag and the corners and finished off with some stickles glitter and the birthday sentiment.

I would also like to enter this card for Craft Yours Days Away - 'Girly 'n' Glitter'. ( Is it girly enough?? )
                                                  and  Allsorts - 'Colours of Autumn'

Stamp - Magnolia 'Flower Power Tilda'
Design Paper - Memory Box 'Blackbird'
Tag cut with Slice Machine - Basic Elements
Blooms - XCut punch
Card candy and sentiment from Craftwork Cards
'Diamond' Stickles glitter.

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Let some sunshine in

I had a call today to say that my SIL has been rushed into hospital
and is having tests to see what is wrong. So, although this card was going to be a thankyou card,
(as the optional extra challenge over at Just Magnolia) I changed it to Get Well Soon.
I have followed Mina's excellent sketch though, so I am still in with a chance of winning the fabulous Simon Says prize.

Recipe:
Stamp - Magnolia, Tilda with Flower, couloured with Copics and paper pieced.
Design Paper - Papermania Capsule Collection, Sunshine
Get Well Soon Stamp - Personal Impressions
Blooms, Ribbon, and Bow from my stash.

Flower Power

Afternoon everyone,

hope you're all having a lovely weekend.

Just a quick post today with my entry for the

Just Magnolia 'Summer' challenge.

I'm not entirely happy with this card,
the blending isn't great and I need some practice

with the white highlighter pen.

Oh, and I wish I had left Tilda's feet to dangle over the flowers.

I am in awe of the fabulous DT work at Just Magnolia,
stunning cards and the brilliant colouring.

Ahhh well, practice, practice, practice!!!

Recipe:
Stamp: Magnolia Sweetheart Tilda, coloured with whispers pens.

Design Paper : DCWV Nana's Nursery, Baby Girl
Flowers made with a flower punch, card candy
and sprinkled with glamour dust.
xxx

Just Magnolia

Here's my entry for this week's great sketch at the

Just Magnolia Challenge.
Head on over there and check out
the amazing DT work.
I have gone for Magnolia's Bartender Edwin,
coloured with whispers pens.
The design paper is Papermania - Rich Yellow.
The swirl was cut with a sizzix flourish die
and I have used card candy and a sentiment from
Craftwork Cards.

xxx

I am so disappointed!

Another year has gone by,
and yet again I have failed to make it
onto the Sunday Times' Rich List.
:-(

Ah well,

just think how I am avoiding all those headaches I would get,
thinking about what to spend my millions on!!

Back to reality, and my crafting.. lol*
This is my entry for this week's

Just Magnolia challenge,
where the theme is

Pink & Green

Recipe:
Stamp - Magnolia, Tilda with Puppy, coloured with whispers pens.

Design Paper - DCWV, Nursery Baby Girl
This is the cutest paper, one piece has the nursery rhyme text
"the little dog laughed to see such fun",
so I thought the stamp with the puppy fitted perfectly.

The flowers were punched from the paper
and the brads and buttons are from my stash.

xxx

Just Magnolia Challenge

Afternoon everyone,
hope you are all enjoying what's left of the weekend.

It's glorious sunshine here - and I have a date with the hot-tub
and a glass of wine!

First - here's my entry for the new, Just Magnolia Challenge.

There is a fab prize for the first challenge -
lots of amazing goodies from the DT team and
the Hobby House

The DT work is awesome,
so head on over there and check it out.

I found a template for this cute little bag in a Papercrafts book I have
and used the challenge sketch on the front of it.

I have no idea what to put in it -
ideas on a postcard please..
lol*
I'm sure it will come in handy for a gift for someone.

Recipe: Magnolia stamp - Sweetheart Tilda,
coloured with whispers pens.
Design Paper - my absolute fav. K&Co - Classic
Shapes cut with my nestabilities and
blooms, ribbon and stick on pearls from my stash.

xxx