LOTV Nativity

Hello my lovelies how are you all? I've been busy trying to get ahead with cards & DT cards as I want time to have a good sort out in my hobbit & in the bungalow.........a spruce before christmas ;0)

Okie doke I finally inked up this gorgeous stamp last week & have now made a card with it. I lurve these LOTV Christmas stamps............I've even just ordered a few more yesterday.........I only went to browse but the buggers jumped..........actually leaped into my basket...... Cheeky little things ;0)

I have actually made this card for The Ribbons Girl challenge which is their LOTV week. They want us to add 'Sparkle'...............oooohhhh me lurves sparkles.

I've added Tim Holtz snowflake edge & smothered it in Shabby White & 'Shabby Blue' Fran-Tage. The poinsettia I made with my new die from La La Land 'pretty Poinsettia', I inked the edges with Pumice Stone, sprayed it with Gold Glimmer mist, shaped it then added a Silver Metal Rose to the centre

The holly leaves are from my Marianne die & they also got inked with Pumice Stone & sprayed with Gold Glimmer mist.

The gorgeous bow I made with some ribbon from my stash. Its the same ribbon as I used on my card here the other day. However I couldnt remember where I got it from as I've had it for a bit. Well I have found some in The Ribbon Girl store........ Its 'Silky Crush Ribbon' & its sooooooo gorgeous!!!!

The silver star is from my stash.

Of course inside is decorated to compliment the front. All lace & bells are from my stash.

The gorgeous papers I've used are MME 'Mistletoe Magic' & I inked the edges with Pumice Stone & machine stitched them. The top corner snowflake I made with 3 Snowflake Corners from a MB die from MCH & a Joy Crafts Snowflake die cut in half then I added a 'White Carnation'. 

The LOTV image is 'Nativity Angels' & I coloured it with Distress Markers & added Shabby White fran-tage. I also added stickles to the star & stardust stickles to their wings. The 2 tag sentiments is also LOTV.

Thank you soooooo much for stopping by I really appreciate. I'm off to link this up before the challenge ends.

Tatty bye peeps, big hugs to all

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Challenges I'm Entering...........

Ribbon Girls - Add Sparkle

Tilda In The Mountains

Hello everyone how are you all? Well its certainly getting cold now isn't it? I'm even thinking the winter quilt may have to go on my bed soon. 

Anyway I'm here with a card with a Magnolia Stamp I got last year from The Christmas Story collection (my favourite ever collection) & only inked her up last week. Yes shame on me but in my defense....................ok I dont have a defense.....

Ok now the papers are both Magnolia but a bit mix n match, the bottom one is 'Sixpence' from a wedding collection I've had it forever, & the top one is from last year & called 'Angel Script'. I inked all the papers with Pumice Stone & machine stitched them. I also added White Gesso.

The snowflakes I made with my favourite snowflake die at the mo which is by Joycrafts. I fran-taged them both, one in Shabby White & the other in 'Shabby Blue'. The pearls I actually got free when I got my 'Storage Carousel' last year & tbh completely forgot about them.

The 3 flowers are from WOC & I rolled the other 2 with a Memory Box die & also frantaged them up & added pearls inside. 

The sentiment is 'Whimsy Holiday Notables 1' & used the Matching Die. 

The image is called 'Tilda In The Mountains' & I coloured her with Distress Ink markers. I added 'Stardust Stickles' to the bobble on her hat & I added drops of snow with a White Pearl Pen.

The frame is Spellbinders 'Floral Oval'.

I have decorated inside to comepliment the front. I've used a Doily on the front from my stash but on the inside I've used a smaller doily from LLC. The laces are from my stash & the die on the side is Memory Box die from MCH.

Dont forget the current challenge over at Midweek Magnolia's which is Thanksgiving or just to say Thank You.

Well thats all from me, hubster is treating us all to chinese...........mmm my favourite, he's just gone to pick it up. Will be on my rounds later peeps.

Take care & thanks for stopping by mmwah

Squishy hugs to all.

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Challenges I'm Entering..........

Papertake Weekly - Snow & Ice

Magnolia-licious - Winter Themed

Another CAS Card..........

Hello everyone I'm running rather late today been quite busy. I've also had my grandaughter this afternoon as Megan had to take Arjay the hospital. His hips are not doing too well so he has to have more scans, & he may need an operation so he will be able to walk, but we will see, fingers crossed.

However he does have the most gorgeous smile now & is even starting to chuckle, soooooooo darn cute!!

Anyhoo's enough of my rabbling, as you can see by my heading I have another CAS card to show you. Now this is the third Christening card I made weeks ago & had forgot I hadnt shown it to you yet, so thought I would pop it on now.

For a CAS card I was quite pleased with this when I did it. I used a darker tone pink for the backing under the white card. The top layer got embossed with a 'Baby Embossing Folder'.

The cross I layered up with silicone glue to add dimension. 

The gorgeous ribbon is from my stash, I think I may have gotten it from Ebay..........will have to get more, it really is beautiful ribbon. I added a Scalloped Pearl from WOC in the middle.

The cross I made with a Spellbinder die that hubster got me from our local craft store. Its called 'Shapeabilities Crosses 2'. The bottom layer I did with the pink cardstock to add a nice contrast colour. I added a 'Heart' pearl from WOC to the centre.

I machine stitched the white embossed card to the pink card after I fastened the ribbon on, so the stitching is all around the ribbon too. Its all then glued to the card base. No sentiment has been put on yet.

Well thats it from me, quick & easy lol, all the time I have right now. Will catch up later my lovelies.

Thank you for stopping by

hugs & more hugs mmwah

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Til Mor..................

Hi everyone how are you all? I want to say before I start my post today that anyone & everyone affected by the awful typhoon in the Philippines my thoughts are with you. My hubster is at our local Asda at the moment & they are doing a 2 minute silence. The whole world are feeling their pain & everyones hearts go out to them. 

Anyhoo's I'm here today with a vintage card that I have to say I sooooooooo enjoyed making.

Now I think the heading of my post may have you wondering..........well those who only speak english anyway..........like moi lol.

I think 'Til Mor' means 'Mother' or 'For Mother'............(if I am wrong please correct me lol) the papers I have used are called this so the card made itself............well with me at its side for a few hours as well lol.

The gorgeous papers are Pion 'Dresses' from the 'Lil Mor - For Mother' collection, I've had these since last year & cant believe I haven't used them til now. I have edged them with Pumice Stone distress ink & machine stitched them. The top layer I cut out using Spellbinder Grand die Label One.

The tags are also from the same sheet of paper. All the flowers are from WOC & I added white Gesso to them.

The cabochon I made using a free photo & printing it out small & added a plastic dome thing lol, cant remember what they are called as I did a load months ago & they are in one of my embellishment drawers.

The letters saying 'For You Mum' are from a Pion sheet 'Red Clover' & the resin oval is a Melissa Frances 'Vintage Frame'.

The lace is from my stash & I added 'Shabby Seam Binding'. I also added 'Pearl String' amongst the flowers.

The charm I got from LLC & I added a chain to it from my jewellery making stash & added a bit of Shabby White Fran-Tage.

The gorgeous image I got off the internet a long time ago & printed it out on thick Photo card. However I cant remember which site I got it from & I cant even find it on my laptop anymore...........it may of been on my old laptop & maybe missed transferring it. I will keep on looking though to find the link.

Everything has had a dash of gesso here & there & of course inside is decorated to compliment the front. The small cream flowers & the doilies on the front & inside are from LLC. The cream pearls are MF from MCH.

This card will be on my Etsy shop either later today or tomorrow. I've finally plucked up the courage to sell my cards on there. I will put the link in my sidebar when I have done it.

Thanks for stopping by, I have a poorly daughter with a bad cough & I'm also looking after my grandchildren this afternoon for a bit, but I will be round to see you all in between busy times. Last night my Ipad was a no-go.........so I'm catching up on my lappy.

Big hugs mmwah

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Challenges I'm Entering............

Bunny Zoes Crafts - Shabby Chic/Vintage (my fave theme)

Have Yourself A Merry CAS Christmas...........

Hello how are you all? I made some CAS Christmas cards quite a few weeks ago & forgot to put them on here. Now as you know I'm not a CAS kinda girl...........no, no, no,,,,this chick needs her foofiness I tell ya ;0) However I need to make flatter cards that I can put in an envelope instead of a box..........postage is getting too expensive.

Okay so here are the CAS cards I made...........

.......I made 3, the 2 at the back are slightly larger, tbh I cant remember what sizes they are.

My first one I made out of dark blue cardstock & used Memento 'Nautical Blue' ink for the 'Creative Expressions Ornate Bauble' stamp & LOTV Sentiment. I cut the bauble out using Spellbinder 'heirloom Ornament 2010' die & also stamped 'Noel' inside from the same LOTV sentiment.

This second one is in gold tones & the gold card I had didn't match what I had stamped the 'Creative Expressions Xmas Scene' in. So I heat embossed the edge of the card in the same embossing powder as the stamped image. 

I used Gold Tinsel embossing powder & the inside oval I stamped twice & cut the second one out & layered it up with silicone glue. 

I used the same Bauble stamp again but this time did it in more of a Taupe colour.......I had card to match this colour well lol. The ribbon is from my stash. I used the gorgeous 'Tied Together' embossing folder which was extremely popular last year, I also added really small 'Mei-Flower Gems', I think it adds a nice touch.

I heat embossed this stamp with 'Aged Taupe' fran-tage & again stamped the inside twice & layered it up. This bauble stamp goes with Spellbinder 'Heirloom Ornament 2011' die. I haven't added a sentiment to this one yet.

Well thats another 3.........oh & also the last card I posted before this to add to my collection. My aim is to fill this basket with flatter style cards. I have to say though I enjoyed making these & it makes me use my embossing folders more............I'm very guilty of neglecting them all :0(

I did mean to post this earlier but I've been watching my favourite christmas film with hubster & Natalie.........Miracle On 34th Street, I lurve that film.

Thank you soooooooo much for stopping by it means a lot. I will be catching up with you all later. I'm quite a bit behind on visiting as I keep getting headaches & dizzy heads..............yep def going for that eye test this week :0( So its short bursts on the lappy for me. I am gonna use the Ipad to do it later but will be shorter messages for now so I can get to you all. 

Squishy hugs to all mmwah

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Christmas Is Coming - CAS Style

Hello everyone how are you? Wooo hooo its friday, the weekend is here, we get to spend the weekend with our families..........love it!!!!!!

Ok so on to todays card which I actually made to enter in a challenge............very rare that happens now as I barely have time to look through them. However my fabulously talented blogging buddy Squirrel has a fabby challenge over on Without Words. I've been meaning to enter so many times but then forgot............also it has to be CAS Style...............well CAS doesn't normally like me & it makes my flowers cry & feel abandoned.............

Anyhoo's here is my CAS card.....................

I have to say I really enjoyed making this, so have another flat-ish card to post off to someone ;0) Also have you noticed...........not ONE embellishment...........yeah think we could end up with snow now ;0)

The sentiment is LOTV & I stamped it in Memento 'Nautical Blue'. I cut it out free hand.

I made a frame from navy cardstock from my stash to go around the scene.

The sentiment I shaped before gluing it onto the card, it looked better adding a bit of dimension.

This is the inside & I stamped the Magnolia stamp again, only half of her. I also added a Penny Black sentiment called 'Friends & Family', love this sentiment as this is what christmas is about. Everything is stamped again in 'Nautical Blue'.

The stamp is 'North Pole Tilda' from the new Winter Wonderland collection & I coloured her with copics.

Colours used are..........

E11, E21, E00, E000, R32, R20

E29, E25, E23, E21

B97, B95, B93, B91

C3, C1, C00

N7, N5, N3,  

I also added 'Stardust Stickles' to her hat.

To make the scene I inked the card with 'Faded Jeans' & 'Stormy Sky' distress inks then stamped 'Snowscape' by Penny Black in Adirondack 'Snowcap' ink & heat embossed it with 'Snowflake Tinsel' embossing powder. I also sprayed it with Gold Glimmer Mist, its a shame you cant see the glimmer on it in the pics :0( I also added more 'Snowflake Tinsel' embossing powder to act as snow, I did all that free hand.

The snow I made with card, put it in a cuttlebug folder & added 'Stardust Stickles' along the top egdes of the 2 layers.

Well thats it from me, hope you like my CAS card, for once I'm even pleased with it lol.

I will be round either tonight or tomorrow to see you all as I have Payton staying tonight as usual. I'm off now to finish cooking tea, we are having Beef N Ale.............the smell thats filling my bungalow is gorgeous lol.

Thank you so much for stopping by

Hugs & kisses mmwah

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Challenges I'm Entering.............

Without Words - Getting Ready For Christmas

Simply Magnolia - Anything Goes

Magnolia Mania - Clean & Simple

Saturated Canary Challenge DT Card

Hello everyone how are you all? I'm running a tad late as I've been baking scones, I've had a craving for them the last few days.

Anyhoo's its time for a new challenge over at Saturated Canary & this fortnight we have a super sketch that our lovely Maria made.

Now tbh I really am not pleased with my card & was going to make another one...........however I did not have the time, so its gonna have to do :0(

The papers are Websters Pages from my stash. They ahve been inked & stitched as always.

The flowers are from WOC, except the blue Magnolia one which is from LLC. The holly is a Marianne die which I've also inked with Tattered Rose distress ink.

The top left corner is a Joy Crafts Edge die which I cut in half, inked with Tattered Rose & then sprayed with Crafters Companion 'Spray & Shine' & added a pink scalloped pearl. 

The snowflake is another Joy Crafts die 'Ice Crystals 3' which I cut out twice, the top one I inked with tattered rose & added white fran-tage & the second I one I fran-taged with 'Shabby Blue' & added a pink pearl to the centre.

The gorgeous image is 'Candy Canes' rubber stamp which I coloured with Distress Markers. I wanted soft & pastel type card but tbh I'm not happy with the colouring on this :0(

I added 'Stardust Stickles' to her wings.

Inside is not decorated as when I makes cards I dont like I do do inside as normally the card gets ripped apart afterwards.

The Snowflake border is from Tim Holtz on the edge die & I added 'Snowtex' all over it then added a little 

bit of 'Shabby Blue Fran-tage'.

Well thats it from me we hope you will join us over at Saturated Canary with the fab sketch.

This Saturated Canary stamp & others are at a reduced price over at My Crafty Heart.

Thank you soooooooo much for stopping by I will catch up with you all tonight.

Squishy hugs mmwah

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