Sunday 29 November 2015

Show The Way Baby Rudolf And A New Challenge At Simply Magnolia

Hello, lovely blogger friend's.
I hope you are well.
It's time once again for a new challenge at Simply Magnolia and this time around our challenge theme is.........................CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
Instead of a sponsor this fortnight, the prize will be a Guest DT spot for Simply Magnolia!

I have made another Christmas card.
I used Show The Way Baby Rudolf from the Winter Wonderland Christmas Collection 2013.
The image is stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock.
I have coloured the image with Polychromos pencils.



For my shaped card I used GoKreate XXL frilly frame #5 and Maja Design Home For The Holidays papers from LLC
Other dies used are Cherry Lynn English tea party doily and French pastry doily. Marianne Design Ivy circle. Sizzix on the edge snow flurries. Joy Crafts Ice crystal circle, Winter sentiment  and Vintage flourishes holly leaves. Doohickey club Christmas trees coated with Snow - Tex.
The pretty "Marie Therese" white lace is from LLC and the 10mm square white pearl trim is from Wild Orchid Crafts.


A close look at the flower arrangement. 
The larch cone, white flower spray, blue lilies, bark star, liberty bells and crystal Vintage star pin are all from LLC. The 30mm light Ivory wild rose and 25mm Vintage open roses are from 
Wild Orchid Crafts
I have coated all of the above with Snow - Tex.


I surrounded the image with Frantage shabby white embossing enamel and 3mm white s/a pearls.The frame is Santoro.
I used glossy accents on Baby Rudolf's nose and used glamour dust on the ground.


Inside the card is decorated with design paper and a Spellbinders stately circle.

I hope you like my card.

We would love you to come and join in with our challenge.
My teamies have designed some gorgeous creations. 
Why not pop over for a peek?

I am entering the following super challenge's


Thank you for stopping by to visit today and big thanks for all the lovely comments.
Have a great week ahead.
Crafty hugs
Donna xx








Sunday 22 November 2015

Cosy Tilda And A New Challenge At LHOSM

Hello, lovely blogger friends.
I hope you are well.
Today see's our new fortnightly challenge at Lovely Haenglar Or Sweet Magnolia and this time our challenge theme is....................ADD A SENTIMENT
our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is the lovely Sandy at Live & Love Crafts with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner!
I have made another Christmas card.

I used Cosy Tilda from the Waiting For Christmas 2014 Collection.
The image is stamped with Memento Rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock and cut out using a CartUs oval.
I have coloured the image with Prismacolor and Polychromos pencils and matted the finished image onto a Joy Crafts Noor Design oval.


For my shaped card I used GoKreate XXL frilly frame #5 and Maja Design Home For The Holidays papers from LLC
Other dies used are; La La Land heart doily border, Sizzix on the edge snow flurries, Marianne Design Ivy circle, Joy Crafts Ice crystal circle, Vintage flourishes holly leaves and Christmas Winter sentiment. Cheery Lynn French pastry doily.
I have inked the die cuts with Tim Holtz Vintage photo distress ink.
I used lots of gorgeous products on my Christmas card from Live & Love Crafts
Here is a list; White "Marie Therese" Lace, Pink "Pastello" Lace, 6mm Flatback Pearl String, Pink Mulberry Paper Poppies, Punch and Vanilla Cupcake Pomegranates, White Flower Spray, Larch Cones, Whitewashed Cinnamon Sticks, Shabby White Liberty Bells, Star Anise, Vintage Crystal Star Pin and Snow - Tex.


A couple of close ups of the floral arrangements.
The 30mm light Ivory wild roses, 25mm baby pink open roses and white stamens are from WOC.
I have tied the liberty bells to the cinnamon sticks with natural hemp twine from 
The arrangements have been coated with Snow - Tex.


I tied the bow with a length of baby pink 25mm satin ribbon and coated the Star Anise with Snow - Tex and adhered a 5mm pink pearl to the centre.


A close look at adorable Cosy Tilda.
I surrounded the image with Frantage shabby white embossing enamel and adhered a length of White Tiny Pom Pom Bobble Trim from The ribbon Girl around the outside of the image.
The 3mm Sugar & Spice Pearl Flatbacks are also from The Ribbon Girl


Inside the card is decorated with design paper and a Spellbinders floral oval.

I hope you like my card.

We would love you to come and join in with our fortnightly challenge.
My teamies have designed some gorgeous creations. Why not pop over for a peek?

I am entering my card into the following super challenges;



Thank you for stopping by to visit today and big thanks for all the lovely comments that you take the time to leave. I enjoy reading every single one.

Have a wonderful Sunday and forthcoming week.
Crafty hugs
Donna xx









Sunday 15 November 2015

Sakura Tilda And A New Challenge At Simply Magnolia

Hello again, lovely blogger friends.
Yes, I am back with my card for our fortnightly challenge that starts today at
 Simply Magnolia 
If you would like to see my first post for The Ribbon Girl November challenge then you can find it HERE
The Simply Magnolia challenge theme this time around is SHABBY CHIC
Our wonderful sponsor is the lovely Sandy at Live & Love Crafts with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner!
I have another commissioned card to share. This time for a lady who turns 17 next week.

I used Sakura Tilda from the Sakura 2015 Collection.
The image is stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock and cut out using a Joy Crafts Noor Design oval.
I have coloured the image with Prismacolor & Polychromos pencils.


For my shaped card I used GoKreate XXL frilly frame #5 and Maja Design Enjoying Outdoors papers from LLC
Other dies used are; La La Land heart doily border, hot air balloon and cherry blossom branches.Cheery Lynn English tea party doily, Magnolia Doohickey bloomy tag and jungle leaves.I have inked the die cuts with Tim Holtz tea dye distress ink.
I used lots of gorgeous embellishments on my card from The Ribbon Girl online store.
Here is the list. Just click on the links to take you to the products.



A close look at the flower arrangements and Resin cupcake embellishment.
My super bloggy friend sent me the resin cupcake. I inked it with lavender premium ink and then coated it with glamour dust.



A close up of Sakura Tilda.
I surrounded the image with Frantage shabby white embossing enamel and Liking lilac 3mm s/a pearl flatbacks
Around the outside of the image I have adhered a length of 3mm white pearl bead string and dotted Tilda's cheeks with a white gelly roll pen.


Inside the card is decorated with design paper and a Spellbinders stately circle.

I am entering my card into the following super challenge;

We would love you to come and join in with our fortnightly challenge.
My teamies have designed some gorgeous creations.
Why not pop on over HERE for a peek?

Thank you for stopping by to visit today and big thanks for all the lovely comments you so kindly take the time to leave.

Crafty hugs
Donna x















Winter Wonder And The November 'Any Image' Challenge At The Ribbon Girl

Hello, lovely blogger friends.
I hope you are well.
Today see's a new November 'Any Image' challenge over on The Ribbon Girl challenge blog.
 All types of projects are welcome as long as there is an image.
The challenge will run for 2 weeks until 9pm on Saturday 29th November.

I have made a Christmas card.
I used Winter Wonder by Silvia Zet for SCACD.
The image is stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock and cut out using a CartUs oval die.
I have coloured the image with Prismacolor and Polychromos pencils and matted the finished image onto a Joy Crafts Noor Design oval.


For the shape of the card I used GoKreate large frame frilly #2 and Maja Design Enjoying Outdoors papers from LLC
Other dies used are; Marianne Design Anja's Vintage decoration, Cheery Lynn English tea party doily and French pastry doily, Joy Crafts Ice crystal circle and Vintage flourishes holly leaves. Magnolia Doohickey bloomy tag.
I frantaged all the die cuts with shabby white embossing enamel..
I used lots of gorgeous products from The Ribbon Girl online store.
Here is a list. Just click on the links to take you to the products.


A close look at the flower arrangements, Snowflake stick pin and purple satin bow with the Amethyst heart embellishment in the middle and 6mm s/a hearts in the centre of the purple rolled roses.


Here is a close look at this adorable image. Don't you just love them both?
I used a Hobby Art snowflake stamp for the background and sprinkled Frantage shabby white embossing enamel around the image and adhered some 3mm white s/a pearls.
I used glamour dust on the hats, pom pom's, cuffs, around the trim on the coat and boots and used glossy accents on Teddy's nose and the candle flame.
I adhered a length of oval pearl trim around the outside of the image.


Inside the card is decorated with design paper and a Spellbinders floral oval.

There are 3 fabulous prizes up for grabs.

First prize; A £10 voucher for LOTV


Second prize; £10 voucher for The Ribbon Girl


Third prize. A mystery prize from Marianne Designs


We would love you to come and join in with our current challenge.

My teamies have designed some gorgeous creations.
Why not pop on over HERE for a peek?

I am entering my card into he following super challenges

Thanks for stopping by to visit today and big thanks for all the lovely comments you so kindly take the time to leave.

Have a great week
Crafty hugs
Donna xx


















Sunday 1 November 2015

Chic Fringe Tilda And A New Challenge At Simply Magnolia

Hello, lovely blogger freind's.
I hope you are well.
This is a scheduled post as hubby and I will be enjoying the 2nd day of our 10 day Mediterranean cruise.

Today see's our new fortnightly challenge at Simply Magnolia and this time our challenge theme is a nice easy one...........................ANYTHING GOES
Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is The Ribbon Girl with a £10 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner! Thank you Mary and Andrea.
I have made a commissioned Birthday card.

I used Chic Fringe Tilda from the Boho Collection 2015.
The image is stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock and cut out using a CartUs oval.
I have coloured the image with Prismacolor and Polychromos pencils and matted the finished image onto a Joy Crafts Noor Design oval.


For my shaped card I used GoKreate large frame frilly #2 and Maja Design  Vintage Summer Basics papers from LLC
Other dies used are; La La Land heart doily border and cherry blossom branches. Cheery Lynn English tea party doily and Spellbinders lace hearts.
i have inked the die cuts with Tim Holtz spun sugar distress ink.
I used lots of gorgeous embellishments on my card from The Ribbon Girl online store.
Here is the list. Just click on the links to take you to the products.



A few close ups of the flower arrangements.
I painted the butterfly charm with white Gesso and once dry rubbed over it with Audrey blue premium ink and adhered 3mm white s/a pearl flatbacks into the spaces to give extra impact.
The Birthday cake charm is from LLC I tied the charm with a piece of natural hemp twine to the white seam binding.


Here is a close look at Chic Fringe Tilda.
I surrounded the image with Frantage shabby white embossing enamel and 3mm white s/a pearl flatbacks.
I used glamour dust on the tassels and Ranger white liquid pearls for the decoration in Tilda's hair.
I adhered a length of 3mm white pearl string around the outside of the image and dotted Tilda's cheeks with a white gelly roll pen.


Inside the card is decorated with design paper and a Spellbinders floral oval.

We would love for you to come and join in with our current challenge.
My teamies have designed some gorgeous creations. Why not pop over HERE for a peek?

I hope you like what you see?

Thank you for stopping by to visit today and big thanks for all the lovely comments.
I'll be back on the 15th November.
See you soon!
Crafty hugs
Donna xx