MDUC ~ Anything But A Card

Hello, Hope you are enjoying the weekend so far,

It seems ages since I joined in at MDUC, 

I've only missed the one challenge, due to family commitments, 

but I'm so happy to be taking part again.

This week we want to see . . .

ANYTHING BUT A CARD

I've made a cracker gift box,

You'll find the template here

I can't wait to see your creations

BIG HUGZ

LOTV ~ Pretty Vintage Blog Hop & A new teamie

Good morning everyone and thanks for stopping by!

Today we are holding a Lili of the Valley design team blog hop

 to celebrate the launch of their gorgeous Pretty Vintage stamps

There are 26 new clear stamp sets and it’s a fabulous mix of 
backgrounds, sentiments, quotes, tags and more...

They keep up perfectly with the current trend for all things vintage and grungy whilst still retaining a bit of the feminine charm that you’ve come to expect from Lili of the Valley!

The stamps will be available to buy on the website from midnight 

(12am) on Wednesday 12^th June (UK time) 

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The LOTV design team are all joining in and you may have noticed a new name on the list

We’re all thrilled to welcome our new teamie  
 ...it’s the very fabulous Mary J!

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You just need to ‘hop’ from one blog to another following the links and leave a comment on each card, 

we know that these stamps are a little bit different so hopefully we can 

give you lots of ideas and inspiration along the way for using the new images

There is an amazing prize up for grabs on this hop, we don’t know where it is hidden so do make sure you that you visit and comment on every blog

We will let you know tomorrow evening which was the ‘lucky’ blog and a winner will be drawn at random from all the comments that were left on that blog

 The prize is a full set of the Pretty Vintage stamps...

that’s 26 A5 sheets, one each of all the new designs, and it’s worth a massive £325

 
Here's a list of all the blogs taking part, and remember that you will need to visit them all and leave a comment on each one to have the best chance of winning as we don’t know where the prize is hidden;

Ideas to Inspire

Anne
Dawny
Dena
Elise

ME!!!!

Gretha

Jen

Lou

Mary

Mindy

Moni

Here’s my creation

 I have use one of the new vintage background stamps

and one of the new quotes ~ I LOVE these !!!!

Don’t forget to stop by the Ideas to Inspire blog tomorrow evening when you can find out who the lucky winner is of this fantastic prize

Enjoy the hop…    
and good luck!

BIG HUGZ

My first Dt card for MDUC

Hi everyone,

I am here tonight with my first DT card for  MDUC  

I'm still pinching myself to make sure I'm not dreaming LOL

The theme is to gain inspiration from a photo

 Here's the photo

I have used the spring colours and the choc eggs for my inspiration.

The template for the milk carton can be found here

 The gorgeous papers are, Baskets & Bunnies from Raspberry road, 

who are having a half price sale this weekend.

Hope you can join us & huge thanks for your lovely comments

BIG HUGZ

LOTV ~ Gift idea

Good morning , 

YAY, It's the weekend, hope you are having the lovely weather we've had.

I have a quick card & gift idea to share today.

First up is the card, and I'm sure you'll all agree these are not my normal colours 

but I feel they suit the image well.

I have made a milk carton for some treats & a small bookmark.

I have laminated the bookmark to protect it a bit.

I have used:

LOTV ~ Super Striker, (I've just noticed he's out of stock, but keep checking back)

LOTV ~ Vintage Sentiments, Just to say

LOTV ~ Sentiment tags

You really must check these sentiments out, 

they are fantastic value for money and cover all occasions!

The template for the milk carton can be found here 

I printed of Nitwit ~ Kickin' it and then printed the template onto the other side.

I searched high & low for some chocolate footballs, but couldn't find them so I used Jelly Beans instead.

For the book mark, I used classic & scallop oval nesties and then laminated it. 

I then secured a ribbon with an eyelet ~ SIMPLE!

I'll be back in a bit with the ALLSORTS blog hop,

Thanks for looking

HUGZ

Craft all day ~ notebook

Good morning, hope you enjoyed the weekend.

I have a quick gift idea to share this morning.

I have used one of the CRAFT ALL DAY

blank note books available here

and decorated it

I have used :

6x6  variety pack ~ Vintage floral

Sewing die cuts from Craft all day

Bracket from own stash

Thanks for looking

HUGZ 

Cupcakes recipe ~ sneak peek

Morning everyone,

If all goes to plan I'm on my way to the NEC now YAY!!!! 

 Where does the time go? it's already the end of March!

DON'T FORGET TO PUT YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD

It's  also challenge time at ALLSORTS again,

It looks like you enjoyed Jo's theme last week,

hope you like this one too!

Helene would like you to .......

USE A COOKING RECIPE

Well, what a better stamp to use other than this 

"soon to be released" LOTV cupcake image.

There are some gorgeous new designs as well as the gorgeous LOTV couples we already love,

 I have made an envelope fold card, using:

Nitwit ~ Affection

DooHickey ~ Peony petals, Hellebore's, Rose leaves and Small dragonfly

Nestabilities ~ Scallop rectangle

The ribbon girl ~ Ribbon, Lace and Charm

SU ~ Tab punch

Thanks so much for looking and your lovely comments.

BIG HUGZ

LOTV Sneak peek

Hello to you on this lovely spring morning.

I have a sneak peek to share today.

LOTV have another "soon to be released" stamp collection.

There are  some gorgeous new styles and some of your favourite cuties.

These are to be released on 28th March but for those of 

you going to the NEC they may just have some there!

I'm hoping to go on the Saturday,

This one is called 

CHURCH ON THE HILL

I think it's so versatile, it could be used for loads of occasions,

Christenings, Easter, Confirmation....

I have made a little wedding memento for 

Mackenzie to give to the bride, when she's a bridesmaid.

Make sure you keep checking over at the inspirational blog

 as there will be more Sneak peeks to see

Thanks for looking

BIG HUGZ

Keep Out!

Hi, I have a little "pink" project to share today.

I love this LOTV image - It's my party!

It reminds me of gorgeous girl Mackenzie,

She's 9 and has a bit of an attitude lol!

So I thought I'd make her this little door hanger for her room,

She loves it and does see the funnyside ~ Thankfully!

It's quite simple to make:

I got a cheap plaque 50p from our local craft outlet, 

but I'm sure chip board could work too.

I painted the plaque with dark brown acrylic paint,

let that dry then covered with a thin layer of PVA glue,

before this dried I went over with cream acrylic paint and left to dry naturally. 

(you can use a heat gun, but be careful as the paint bubble and blisters)

This gives a crackle effect, I then rubbed it all over with Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet Dis

Cover with paper and embellshments of your choice.

Add some string for hanging and finish off with a little bow.

Big HUGZ

Wedding Guest book

Good morning,

Thanks for all your lovely comments.

Sorry not been by in a while.

I'm busy with the neighbours wedding invitations.

I have been trying to fit some DT work in with them too.

I needed to make a project for the LOTV inspiration blog

so I combined this with a wedding guest book for my neighbour too.

I have used:

LOTV ~ Wedding Couple ( I don't think I will ever tire of this stamp)

Sizzix ~ Tag

Tim Holtz DIs, On the edge Brackets and Tattered Florals

(I used chipboard for the flowers,

because I didn't think fabric/paper flowers 

would withstand all the handling)

Nestabilities ~ Labels 4

The little bird charm was added because that will be their married name!

Thanks for looking

BIG HUGZ

ALLSORTS - GOING ROUND IN CIRCLES

Hello, just a quick post this morning

Had my Mum over for a few days and Mac's got a party this afternoon,

Going to put the decs up too so got to get on!

Anyway this week at ALLSORTS

our lovely Debs wants to see

 

CIRCLES

I really enjoyed this challenge and have made a small hanger that I've seen on a few blogs recently.

I made this for Mac and they are really quite simple and really effective. 

So I may make a few more for a few friends instead of Crimbo cards.

 

 

 

I have used:

Magnolia ~ Tilda with hanging heart

Nestabilities ~ Classic circles and scallops

Tim Holtz ~ DIs, Antique linen coredinations, holly die

SU ~ Kraft seam binding

Sentiment ~ borrowed from a friend 

Holly berries from ebay covered with pinfalir diamond ice

Small brads

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Hope you'll join us this week and thanks for looking

BIG HUGZ 

 

ALLSORTS - Alter or Recycle

Happy weekend everyone.

It's time for another fab challenge at ALLSORTS

This week it's our lovely Nicola who has set the theme.

She would to see something either altered or recycled.

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From this.......

............To this

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I have used:

An old box,

Kand Co ~ Paper

Marianne ~ Butterfly and English rose 

Die-Namics ~ Daisy

Doo~Hickey ~ Leaves

SU ~ Button

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Thanks for looking, I will be back later with my Basic Grey DT card.

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BIG HUGZ 

 

ALLSORTS - Anything but a card.

Hello everyone.

It's time for another fab challenge over at ALLSORTS

This week it's Deb's turn to pick a theme and she wants to see

ANYTHING BUT A CARD

I have been asked to make a surprise mini album

for a couple who have just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

I have kept it quite simple, not too many embelishments!

The photos are mainly family & friends who shared their celebrations.

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Just a few pages to share.

I have used Magnolia mini papers in gold & cream ~ Perfect for the album !

ALLSORTS - Teddy Bear's Picnic

Hi good morning, 

It's time for another fab challenge at
ALLSORTS

Firstly I'd like to say a big SORRY for not doing much commenting last week,

What with one thing and another I didn't get round to doing much blogging and

then when I did have some time Mr Blogger didn't want to know!

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Anyway, It's Saturday now and that means it's challenge time.

This week our lovely Debs has picked a theme  which is

perfect for the warm spell we've been having lately, she wants to see.....

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC

We are sponsored by Robyn's fetish,

who have kindly donated 5 digi images to one lucky winner.

The DT were given some of the fab digi images to play with.

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Now what would all bears love to have at a picnic?

That's right! Honey.

So with that in mind I have decorated a jar of honey.

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Ted looks like he's in for a treat! LOL

Hope he saves some for me, because I love honey on rich tea biscuits ~ Mmmm yummy!

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I have used:

Robyn's fetish digi ~Ms Cutie Bear

Woodware ~ Recycled Card

Martha Stewart ~ Pinking Scallop Punch
Bumble Bee Stamp

SU ~ Twine

SU ~ Word Window Punch

Studio G ~ Alphabet Set

Tim Holtz ~ DI

Fabric, Charm & Wire from stash.

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Thanks for looking and please pop back later to see my Basic Grey DT card.

HUGZ

BASIC GREY~ Easter

Hello again,

Over at BASIC GREY the theme this week is

EASTER

I have made a card & a little basket

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Picture looks a little blurred ~ please click for a clearer look!

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I have used

Basic grey ~ Origins & A little bit of Kraft for dragonfly

Magnolia ~ Tilda with egg basket & Goblin branch

Doo Hickey ~ Dragonfly

Go Kreate ~ Tag

SU ~ Old olive cardsock, sentiment, button & twine (Tilda's laces)

Nestabilities ~ Classic hearts, Scallop hearts, Classic ovals & Scallop ovals

Tim Holtz ~ Distress inks

Brad, Flatback pearls & Ribbon from stash

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Thanks for looking & please scroll down to previous post to see my ALLSORTS DT card.

HUGZ

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR ~ EASTER

Good Morning,

Hope you all had a fab weekend,

I had a lovely time at the NEC,

Got loads of lovely goodies ~ Can't wait to go again LOL

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It's challenge time at A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR

and this week, the lovely Maria has set the theme of ...

EASTER

I have made a small basket for Mac,

I think she'll be getting lots of little homemade easter baskets this year ~

hopefully she won't look at my blog and see this one lol!

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I have used

Basket template ~ HERE

SU ~ Loads of accessories, for pile eggs & sentiments

SU ~ Jewellery Tag

SU ~ River rock cardstock (also shredded)

Chicken stamp ~ not sure of make

2 brads

Basic Grey ~ Pyrus

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Thanks for looking

Hugz

ALLSORTS ~ Make a gift box

Good morning to you all.

It's challenge time at ALLSORTS

Thank you for the gorgeous cards for Amanda's "Luck o' the Irish" challenge,

This week it's Helene's turn to set the challenge

& she would love you to...

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MAKE A GIFT BOX

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For some gorgeous inspiration & more details please pop over to the challenge blog.

 Our sponsor Stitchy bear stamps is offering £10 voucher to one lucky winner! 

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The template for my box came from Magnolia Ink magazine.

I have used:

Retro flower punches

E.lm branch punch

Tim Holtz ~ Ticket & Stickles

Large & Small butterfly punches

Glimmer mist.

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Thanks for looking, I will be back later with my  Basic Grey card.

Hugz

A Spoon Full of Sugar ~ Anything but a card

Good morning

Hope you all had a fab Vanentine's day.

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This week at A spoon full of sugar Karen wants you to make

ANYTHING BUT A CARD

I have made a book for post it notes

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I have used:

Magnolia ~ Tilda in the garden

Magnolia ~ Swirl

SU ~ Tag punch

Tim Holtz ~ Distress inks

K&Co Papers

Chipboard

Bind~it~all~machine

Bind~it~all~corner~chomper

Buttons and ribbons from stash

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I would like to enter the following

Ladybug crafts ~ Anything but a card

Thanks for looking

HUGZ

ALLSORTS ~ Recycle

Welcome to another fab challenge at ALLSORTS
Helene wants you to
RECYCLE
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This week we have a fantastic new sponsor

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AquaMarkers are a dual tipped water based, pigmented ink marker with the advantage of being water soluble. They can be easily blended, even when dried, giving the effects of water-colour paint but with the convenience of a marker. The water colour quality of the markers makes an ideal accompaniment to an artist's tool box, providing a clean and convenient alternative to water colour paints

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I have recycled a tube from a kitchen roll!

I flattened the tube & covered with papers, added a tag  ~ Really not happy with the end result & was going to make something else, but ran out of time :-(

I like the idea, but just not happy with colours & not enough distressing for my liking ~ lol

Never mind!!!

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I have used:

Letraset ~ AquaMarkers

Magnolia ~ Tilda with wooden spoon & Swirl

Branch punch

Nestabilities ~ Circle

Nellie Snellen ~ Doily

Martha Stewart ~ Pinking Edge Punch

Flowers from stash

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Thanks for looking

Hugz