Blog Awards

Hello Peoples,

I don't have any creations to show you today. I received some awards from some wonderful blogging lovelies last week and time once again has crept up on me. Please accept my apologies for the lateness of this post Ladies.

I received this award from the Jenni of Jennibee's Cardspot. Jenni is new to the world of blogging but you would not think so when you visit and see her amazing creations. Jenni has the most amazing punched floral arragements I have ever seen. 

I received this award from Kylie of Kylie's Craft Corner. You must stop by Kylie's Blog, she has so many wonderful creations. 

7 things about me (in no particular order):
1. I talk too much (or so my DH says)
2. I love chocolate (ok who doesn't)
3. I love to sleep late (again who doesn't)
4. I love to shop (you should see my flower stash)
5. I can't get by without my coffee
6. I love to spend time with family and friends
7. I love to stamp, colour and design (I know, nothing new)

Wow what a small world, both of these Ladies live not very far from me in the Newcastle/Hunter Valley NSW Australia. Again thanks Jenni & Kylie for the awards.

I am breaking the rules by not passing this on anyone in particular, but I have so many wonderful bloggers, I dedicate these awards to all of my wonderful followers, you really inspire me with all your wonderful creations. I thank you for stopping by and leaving the nicest comments, they really do make  my day very special.

Be My Valentine

Happy Sunday Stampers, 

Happy Sunday & a very big Happy Valentine's Day to those that celebrate. This is a card I made for my DH. I didn't want to make it too girly, I tried not to add flowers but couldn't help myself.. This is one of my favourite Maggies (yes another favourite), she is so sweet and even though she is from the Christmas Collection, she fits so many occasions.

Stamps - Magnolia Sparkling Tilda - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe, Sentiment - Magnolia Be My Valentine text. Flourish stamp - Hero Arts. Paper - Valentine's Collection by Pink Paisley, coloured with copics, Doily & Wire Heart from Kellie of Magnolia Down Under Store, Border punch by EK Success, Flowers, Organza ribbon, Cardstock - stash.

This fits the following challenges -
Just Magnolia - Love
Stamp with Fun - Hearts
The Pink Elephant - Mushy Gushy
Simon Says Challenge - What's Love got to do with it
Creative Card Crew Challenge - Valentine's
Cutie Stampers - Valentine
Stamping for the Weekend - Valentine's Themed
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Love is in the Air
Pile it On - To the One We Love

Wow, I have not entered so many challenges before.....wooooooohoooooooooooooo

It's time for Magnolia Down Under Challenges - Challenge # 33 - Flowers, Buttons & Bows, it is Group 2's Week, which means my week off, but please stop by & see all the amazing inspirational creations here.

The sponsor this week is Michelle's Scrapbooking & More and not only is Michelle sponsoring this weeks challenge she is also giving everyone who enters something, so stop by Magnolia Down Under to read more......

Have a great week and don't forget Magnolia Down Under is now weekly & you only have until next Saturday the 20th to get your entries in. Happy stamping.

Chocolate Box

Happy Tuesday Stampers,

Hope your week is not too busy and you have time for some stamping. My week has been super busy, but I have a couple of things to show you later in the week.

Also, I am bursting at the seams, I just found out something amazing, but I can't share it at the moment, it is killing me holding it in, but hopefully soon I can share it with you, stay tuned.

This fits the Challenge at Just Magnolia - Easter Basket/Container

  my 1st entry was an Easter Basket (see previous post) made with the help of Lena Katrine - amazing Tutorial but for my 2nd entry - this still fits as an Easter Container.

Also my first entry over on the Double Dutch Challenge Blog this week their Challenge is - Be my Valentine - anything for Valentine related, can be a card, box or other project

 
Another first entry over on Pile it On  Challenge Blog - Challenge 5 - To the One you Love - is all about the person or pet that we love

If you are looking for inspiration, visit Just Magnolia's talented DT's, their creations are amazing, Thanks Ladies

You all know how much I love flowers, well I thought this paper mache box would be perfect for a gift for friends birthday filled with some goodies.

The sweet image is Magnolia's Wrapped Tilda from the So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Christmas Collection, but she is perfect for so many occasions. My Fellow DT Tracey from MDUC stampped this sweet image for me before Christmas, but I ran out of time to ink her up. Thanks so much Trace, I love her. I've coloured her with Copics, BG & MME papers, MS border punch, flowers, silk ribbon & braid from my ever growing stash.

Don't forget Kellie at Magnolia Down Under has some of the Yummy for you Tummy stamps now in stock and is taking pre-orders for the new Raising the Ceiling Collection due in very soon.  The store stocks a big range of other goodies, distress inks, beautiful lace, Magnolia Papers & lots more.

Have a great week.

Pink & Grey Easter Treats

Happy Sunday Everyone,

Time for another Magnolia Down Under Challenge 32

This week we have a colour challenge, Grey & Pink.

I have also entered this in the Challenge at Just Magnolia

Easter Basket/Container

Special Monthly Challenge Tutorial by Lena Katrine -

here is the Tutorial
I really enjoyed making this wonderful project, thanks Lena.

& thanks to Kellie, I have entered this in the Challenge at  
Cute Card Thursday - Spots & Dots

Kellie has donated the fabulous prize this week, & it happens to be my favourite stamp 

Oops from the Yummy for your Tummy Collection, beautiful flowers, lace & some fabulous Magnolia paper. 

I am so sorry the photo is such poor quality, I am having a few problems with my camera and had to borrow my neighbours. I am hoping to take a few more photos with some close ups over the next few days.

I sent my DH off to buy some Easter goodies for my photo shoot, he returned with bag fulls, not knowing what I wanted & of course I had to taste test them all to see what would be best for the photo LOL. 

I bought this sweet image a while ago and have been itching to ink her up, called Bunny Tilda, the sentiment is from Magnolia also. I stamped the image twice to give it some extra dimension around her tummy (probably too much chocolate LOL), coloured with copics. I added some machine stitching. Patterned Paper, gray spot - October Afternoon, border punch - EK success, Star Dust Stickles, Diamonte swirls - Prima, CS, ribbon & flowers from stash.  

Hope you will stop by & see what the other Design Team Members have created for you, they are all amazing! Thanks for joining this wonderful challenge, I can't wait to see what you come up with & hoping you will join us next week, for our new weekly challenge.

Remember the Design Team have been split into 2 groups -
this week it is Group 1

 

Debbie

Kellie

Kristy

Jane

Jodie (me)

Stephanne

Guests Christine & Nicole

Have a wonderful week & remember you only have a week to enter, happy crafting.

Valentine's Vintage Tilda

Hello Lovelies,

Sorry, I am a behind again this week, after catching up from my Christmas holiday break.  Then last week I was struck down with a virus, it started with a bad headache that lasted a few days and grew from there. A very quick post from me today. Thank you to everyone for visiting and leaving such wonderful comments, I will drop by soon to leave you some love in return. Cyber hugs to you all and again thank you.

This card was made for the Challenge over at 

Just Magnolia - Hearts & Flowers.
If you are looking for inspiration, visit Just Magnolia's talented DT's, their creations are amazing.

& Cute Card Thursday - Blooming Gorgeous

Oops, I did not realise at the time of making this card how similar it is to my Christmas Card, oh well at least I'm consistent.

As most of you know I love flowers, I've used a mixture of flowers, some heart paper, a heart button sewn onto the silk bow. The images are both from Magnolia, another favourite from the latest Christmas collection So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe, Vintage Tilda, perfect for occasions all year round. The doily is from the wonderful Kellie of Magnolia Down Under. Coloured with copic markers.

Have a great week.