Lemon Tilda And A New Challenge At LHOSM

Good, afternoon crafty blogger's

I hope you are well?

A huge thank you to my new followers. I am thrilled you like my creations.

Today we start our new fortnightly challenge at Lovely Haenglar Or Sweet Magnolia and this time around our challenge theme is.......................

SPRING COLOURS

our wonderful sponsor is 2 lovely ladies Mary and Andrea from The Ribbon Girl with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner!

I have made another Birthday card.

I used Lemon Tilda from the Pink Lemonade 2014 Collection.

The image is stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock and cut out using a CartUs oval and mounted onto a piece of cheesecloth and a Joy Crafts Noor! design oval.

I have coloured the image with Prismacolor and Polychromos pencils.

For my shaped card I used GoKreate large frame frilly #2 and Maja Design Coffee In The Arbour papers from Live & Love Crafts

Other dies used are Joy Crafts edge border 5, banner and Billes flourishes. La - La - Land heart doily border. cherry blossom branches and build a bee. Marianne Design clock. Spellbinders shapeabilites butterflies and Cheery Lynn french pastry doily.

I used Tim Holtz tea dye distress ink on the edges of the die cuts.

The pretty lace is from Live & Love Crafts and the 10mm double row Ivory pearl trim is from

The Ribbon Girl

The sentiment is Joy crafts English banner text.

I used a selection of flowers consisting of a 30mm light Ivory rose, 15mm green and yellow roses from Wild Orchid Crafts 20mm pale pink roses and Kort & Godt white chrysanthemums from 

The Ribbon Girl

The white pearl berries are Magnolia and the white crown pins are from Wild Orchid Crafts

A couple of close up's of the Spellbinders butterfly and La- La - Lands build a bee.

I have added ArtDeco glamour dust to the bee's wings.

 A close look at Lemon Tilda. 

I have adhered 3mm x 5mm oval white pearl string from The Ribbon Girl around the image.

I adhered a red 5mm pearl to Tilda's scarf and used glossy accents on the lemon in Tilda's hand.

I surrounded the image with white liquid pearls and dotted Tilda's cheeks with a Inkssentials pen.

Inside the card is decorated with design paper and a Joy Crafts Noor! Design oval.

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 my card into the following super challenge's;

Time For Magnolia Challenge #89..............Shabby Chic Or Vintage (Shabby Chic)

Totally Tilda & Friends Challenge #119..................Fruit Or Chocolate

Tilda's Town Challenge #152..................Anything Goes

Live & Love Crafts Challenge #34...................Signs Of Spring

Thank you for stopping by to visit and big thanks for the lovely comments.

Crafty hugs

Donna xx

Mail Tilda And A New Challenge At Simply Magnolia

Good afternoon, crafty blogger's.

I hope you are well!

Today we start our new fortnightly challenge at Simply Magnolia and this time our challenge theme is Anything Goes.

Our wonderful sponsor is 2 lovely ladies Mary and Andrea from The Ribbon Girl with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner!

I have made a Birthday card.

I used Mail Tilda from the WWW 2015 Collection.

The image is stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock and cut out using a CartUs circle and matted onto a Spellbinders stately circle.

I have coloured the image with Prismacolor and Polychromos pencils.

For my shaped card I used GoKreate large frame frilly #2 and Maja Design Coffee In The Arbour papers from Live & Love Crafts

Other dies used are Marianne Design Anja's Vintage decoration and clock. La - La - Land heart doily border and cherry blossom branches.Doohickey bride bow. Spellbinders shapeabilities butterflies and Joy Crafts Billes flourishes.

I inked the die cuts with Tim Holtz aged mahogany distress ink

Along the bottom of the card I have used 45mm Jessica lace from The Ribbon Girl and white pearl trim from Wild Orchid Crafts

I used a selection of 30, 25 and 15mm roses from Wild Orchid Crafts The Kort & Godt white chrysanthemums are from Live & Love Crafts and the white beaded berries are Magnolia.

The everyday grungy sentiment is from Lili Of The Valley

I used white Gesso on the bride bow.

A close look at the butterflies.

The wooden heart button, 5mm pink s/a pearl and 3mm white string pearls are from The Ribbon Girl

I painted the button with white Gesso.

A close up of Mail Tilda.

I dotted her cheeks with a Inkssentials opaque white pen.

The tiny butterfly is Woodware punch.

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

We would love you to come and join in with our fortnightly chsllenge.

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

I am entering my card into the following super challenges;

Bunny Zoes April Challenge..............Recipe  (Anything but square and include pink - lace - pearls)

Tilda's Town Challenge #151.....................Special Occasions

Thank you for stopping by and big thanks for all the lovely comments.

Crafty hugs

Donna xx

Baby Edwin and A New Challenge At LHOSM

Hello again, crafty blogger's.

I say again as this is my second post today. If you would like to see my first post as guest designer forThe Ribbon Girl then just click HERE 

Today we start our new fortnightly challenge at Lovely Haenglar Or Sweet Magnolia and this time our challenge theme is.................SPARKLE

Instead of a sponsor for this fortnight, the prize will be Guest DT spot for LHOSM.

I have made a Birthday card for a baby.

I used Baby Edwin from the Prince & Princesses 2012 Collection.

The image is stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock and cut out using a CartUS circle and then matted onto a Cheery Lynn French Pastry doily using Maja Design Vintage Spring Basics paper.

I have coloured the image with Prismacolor and Polychromos pencils.

For my shaped card I used GoKreate large frame frilly #2 and Maja Design Vintage Spring basics papers from Live & Love Crafts

Other dies used are Marianne Design Anja's Vintage decoration and clock. La - La - Land heart doily border and cherry blossom branches. Cheery Lynn French pastry doily and choo choo train. Rocking horse from magnolia Doohickey club Christmas Vol 2 and Joy Crafts Billes flourishes.

I inked the die cuts with Tim Holtz chipped Sapphire distress ink.

The pretty lace is from ebay.

I used a selection of roses and a white pearl loop spray stem from Wild Orchid Crafts

The white Kort & Godt chrysanthemums and star pins are from The Ribbon Girl

The bark star is from Live & Love Crafts I painted the star with white Gesso and adhered the metal soother charm to the centre.

The sentiment is everyday grungy from Lili Of The Valley. I coloured the balloons and added glossy accents to them.

A close look at Baby Edwin.

I surrounded the image with 3mm white s/a pearls and used ArtDeco glamour dust to Edwin's crown and the stars.

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

I hope you like what you see?

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;

Tilda's Town challenge #150....................Flowers

Midweek magnolia's Challenge #111..................Show US Some Metal

Than you for stopping by to visit and big thanks for all the lovely comments.

Crafty hugs

Donna xx

Any Image Challenge At The Ribbon Girl Use Lace Or Ribbon

Good morning, crafty blogger's.
I hope you are well?
I'm here today to share my second Guest DT card for The Ribbon Girl
Their challenge theme this week is Everything Goes (with an image)
Use LACE or RIBBON

I used Joy Crafts Noor! design Girl In Party Hat.
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 and Polychromos pencils.

For my shaped card I used GoKreate large frame frilly #2 and Joy Crafts Noor! Design Let's Party paper block.

Other dies used are Marianne Design Anja's Vintage decoration. and clock. La - La - land heart doily border and cherry blossom branches. Cheery Lynn French pastry doily. Magnolia Doohickey bride bow, Joy Crafts Billes flourishes and Memory Box classic numbers.

I have inked all the die cuts with Tim Holtz pine needles distress ink.

Here is a list of all the yummy products used on my card which can be found at 

The Ribbon girl

45mm Jessica white Guipure lace, 10mm double row Ivory pearl trim, resin cameo roses frame flatback, Ivory resin dove, trinket pins Vintage style Ivory pearl, beaded stamen white, chrysanth white Kort & Godt, 3mm sea charm s/a pearl flatbacks and a beaded twirl white.

The 30,25 and 15mm roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts 

I have painted the resin frame and dove with white Gesso and inked them with pine needles distress ink.

The sentiment is computer generated in MS Word.

A close up of Party Girl In hat.

Inside the card is decorated with design paper and a Joy Crafts Noor! Design oval.

There are 2 fabulous prizes up for grabs

A stamp of your choice from Lili Of The Valley

A £10 voucher to spend in The Ribbon Girl online store

We would love you to come and join in with this fabulous challenge.

The DT ladies have designed some gorgeous inspirational creations.

Why not pop over HERE for a peek?

I am entering my card into the following super challenges:

Noor! Design UK Challenge #5.........................Anything Goes

thank you for stopping by to visit today and big thanks for all the lovely comments.

Crafty hugs

Donna x

Tilda As A Clown And A New Challenge At Simply Magnolia

Good afternoon, crafty blogger's.

Happy Easter!

I hope you are well? Welcome and thank you to my new followers. I'm so glad you like my creations.

We have a new challenge starting today at Simply Magnolia and this time around our challenge theme is.......................... SHABBY CHIC

Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is lovely Sandy from Live & Love Crafts with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner!

I have made another Birthday card.

I used Tilda As A Clown from the Once Upon A Time Collection 2013.

The image is stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock and cut out using a Spellbinders floral oval.

I have coloured the image with Prismacolor and Polychromos pencils.

For my shaped card I used GoKreate large frame frilly #2 and Maja Design Vintage Spring basics papers from Live & Love Crafts

Other dies used are Marianne Design Anja's vintage decoration and clock. La - La - Land heart doily border and cherry blossom branch. Tim Holtz on the edge Butterflight, Magnolia Doohickey bride bow and Joy Crafts Billes flourishes.

I have inked the die cuts with Tim Holtz frayed burlap distress ink.

The pretty lace and white pearl trim are from Wild Orchid Crafts 

 Hidden behind all the embellies is rose organza trim. It is from The Ribbon Girl

I used a selection of roses from Wild Orchid Crafts The Kort & Godt white chrysanthemums and vintage style Ivory trinket pin is from The Ribbon Girl

The everyday grungy sentiment is from Lili Of The Valley I coloured ihe balloons and added glossy accents to them.

The birdcage is from The Works. 10 birdcages for £1. Bargain! I painted it with white Gesso.

The sea green s/a 3mm pearls along the centres of the butterflies are from The Ribbon Girl

A close look at Tilda! How cute is this clown?

I have surrounded the image with Frantage shabby white embossing enamel and used ArtDeco glamour dust on Tilda's collar and pom pom.

I dotted Tilda's cheeks with a Inkssentials opaque white pen.

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 challenges.

My teamies have deigned some gorgeous creations. Why not pop over for a peek?

I am entering my card into the following super challenges;

Time For Magnolia Challenge #88.................ANYTHING GOES

Thank you for stopping by to visit today and big thanks for all the lovely comments.

Crafty hugs

Donna xx

Sweet Tilda With Balloon And A New Challenge At LHOSM

Good afternoon. crafty blogger's.

Did you remember to put the clocks forward one hour!?

We have a new challenge starting today at Lovely Haenglar Or Sweet Magnolia and this time our challenge theme is................USE A SENTIMENT

Our wonderful sponsor for our fortnightly challenge is lovely Mother and Daughter Mary and Andrea at The Ribbon Girl with a great prize of a £10 voucher for one lucky winner!

Please do not forget to use a Magnolia or Haenglar image when entering the challenge.

I have made a Birthday card.

I used Sweet Tilda With Balloon from the Animals Of The Year 2014 Collection. She was in my surprise package from Magnolia of Sweden.

The image is stamped with Memento rich cocoa ink onto Neenah cardstock and cut out using a Spellbinders floral oval.

I have coloured the image with Prismacolor and Polychromos pencils.

For my shaped card I used GoKreate large frame frilly #2 and Maja Design Vintage Spring Basics and Sofiero papers.

Other dies used are Marianne Design Anja's vintage decoration, La - La - Land heart doily border and cherry blossom branch. Cheery Lynn french pastry doily, Doohickey bride bow and Joy Crafts Billes flourishes.

I inked all the die cuts with Tim Holtz aged mahogany distress ink.

The pretty lace and white pearl trim are from Wild Orchid Crafts

The shabby Chic frame is Mellissa Frances. 

I lightly painted it with white Gesso and then I inked the decorative border with aged mahogany distress ink.

The sentiment is computer generated using MS Word.

The resin dove, heart button and twine are from The Ribbon Girl I have used Frantage shabby white embossing enamel on the dove and painted the button with white Gesso.

I used a selection of roses from Wild Orchid Crafts The white Kort & Godt chrysanthemums, white beaded stamen, white hat pins and butterfly charm are from The Ribbon Girl.

I painted the butterfly charm with white Gesso and aged mahogany distress ink.

Here is a closer look at the butterfly.

I used 3mm white s/a pearls in the 5 holes on the butterfly.

A close look at Tilda.

I used glossy accents on the balloon and adhered 3mm white pearls around the image.

I used a Inkssentials opaque white pen to dot Tilda's cheeks.

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

I hope you like what you see?

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

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

I am entering my card into the following super challenges;

Tilda's Town Challenge #148................Use Your Stash

Live & Love Crafts Challenge #33........Photo Inspiration Collage

Thank you for stopping by to visit today and big thanks for all the lovely comments.

Crafty hugs

Donna xx

Tilda With Apple Wreath And A New Challenge At Simply Magnolia

Good morning, crafty blogger's.

I hope you are well?
Thank you so very much for the beautiful comments that I received last weekend for my Guest DT card at The Ribbon Girl 

I'm here to share my DT card for our new challenge that starts today at Simply Magnolia

Our challenge theme for the next 2 weeks is...............

Embossing (Wet or Dry)

Instead of a sponsor for this fortnight, the prize will be a Guest DT spot for Simply Magnolia!

I have made another Christmas card. This time I have used Tilda With Apple Wreath 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 circle die and matted onto a Cheery Lynn french pastry doily.

I have coloured the image with Prismacolor and Polychromos pencils.

For my shaped card I used GoKreate large frame frilly #2 and Maja Design A Gift For You papers.

Other dies used are Marianne Design Anja's Vintage decoration, Ivy circle and Christmas tree 1. 

I embossed the Vintage decoration and Ivy circle through my EBosser.

Sizzix on the edge snow flurries which I have covered with lots of Snow - Tex. Joy Crafts Billes flourishes and Vintage leaf 4. Doohickey lovely fence .Holly leaves with swirl from Doohickey club Vol 2. I have inked all of the die cuts with Tim Holtz aged mahogany distress ink

The pretty orchid 50mm antique white vintage style lace along the bottom of the card is from

 The Ribbon Girl It's in their SALE at present.

The wooden JOY sentiment is from Hobby Craft. I have painted it with white Gesso.

The flower arrangement consisits of a 30mm light Ivory rose, 25mm dark red curly rose and 15mm dark red rose from Wild Orchid Crafts The burgundy beaded berries are from 

Live & Love Crafts and the pine cone, Kort & Godt white chrysanthemums, 20mm open Ivory rose, red apple and white hat pins are all from The Ribbon Girl

I covered the entire arrangement with Snow - Tex.

I have used Frantage shabby white embossing enamel on the Christmas tree. The bark star and jingle bells tied to the fence are from Live & Love Crafts

A close look at Tilda With Apple Wreath.

I surrounded the image with Frantage shabby white embossing enamel and dotted Tilda's cheeks with a Inkssentials opaque white pen.

I used glossy accents on the apples and  adhered a 5mm white pearl to the centre of the bow.

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

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

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

I am entering my card into the following super challenges;

Tilda's Town Challenge #147..................Anything Goes

Time For Magnolia Christmas Challenge #84................Christmas Bingo!  

(Flowers Doily Lace.)

Thank you for stopping by to visit today and big thanks for all the lovely comments.

Crafty hugs

Donna xx