buttons bows and bling

Here is my card for today.  Cherry Tilda coloured with copic markers, which I've only just got, so first time using them.  I made the roses, and they are lighter in reality than they appear on the photo. Nestablitie die used for the matting shapes...paper I already had, also the buttons which I embellished with some pearl bling. The white flowers and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges

Buttons, bows and bling ... Just Magnolia  http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/

Flower Challenge    http://magnoliastamplovers.blogspot.com/

Springtime   http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/04/fussy-and-fancy-friday-challenge.html

Royal Wedding

On yet another beautiful morning, I'm settling down to watch the Royal Wedding, along with millions of other people.  Wishing the royal couple every happiness in their future lives together.

Am crafting as I watch...lol, so hoping to complete another magnolia card later today.

hugs to all

Elly
xx

Berry Tilda

What a beautiful morning here so far...sun is shining, birds are singing, and I am crafting!!!..lol

This is my latest Tilda. Went for more subtle colour with this one.  I dressed Tilda this time.  The three circles, butterfly and greeting were cut on my cricut. Added a ribbon and some gems.
Have joined these challenges...
Stamptacular 'Pile it on'  http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Totally Tilda 'Paper piecing'   http://totallytilda.blogspot.com/
Just Magnolia  http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/
The Crafty Pad  'Circles' http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/

cherry tilda

Hi all,

This is my latest card, made from odds 'n ends of paper etc.  Coloured Tilda with pro markers, punched flowers from the scraps of the background paper used. Various layers made with a nestie shape.  One prima flower, and a die cut from Kay & Co. Some gems from my stash.

Simple but pretty.  Have a lovely day!
Challenges entered today
Stamptacular 'Pile it On'
Magnolia-licious  'Pink and Green'

Good Morning everyone,

Another bright sunny morning here on Easter Sunday.  I bet you're all going 'seasick' with all the different backgrounds I've been playing around with.  Truth is, I'm new to blogging and finding my way as I go, so to speak.  Found some great backgrounds at Blog Designs by Dani...all I have to do now is figure out how to stretch the header to fit right across the top.

If anyone knows where I'm going wrong, please feel free to point me in the right direction!! Lol

I'm having family for dinner, so I hope you all have a craft filled glorious day.

hugs
xx

Japanese Tilda

Hi,

What a gorgeous day it  has been here today, most of which I spent out in the garden......but...I just had to try out my new magnolia stamps, and this is what I came up with.

Used my nestabilities for the layers, coloured with pro markers...(waiting for my new copics to come in the post!!).  I made the flowers using pearlised ivory paper, a heart punch, and then edged the shapes with versa colour (peony).  Finally added a little glitter. The leaves were made with a marianne die cut.

EK success border punch and some ribbon and gems from my stash.

I am pleased with the way it turned out.

I am entering this in the following challenges.

 Stamptacular     Magnolia-licious

2 Sisters Challenge Blog   B I N G O

 Crafts and Me challenge  Pink and Sweet

Happy Easter

Hi there, just wanted to say a Happy Easter to everyone who visits.  I have just received a new set of magnolia stamps in the post, so am hoping to get started on some lovely cards over the weekend.  There is so much inspiration out there, and I am in awe of some of the beautiful creations that other bloggers have achieved.  I just hope I can rise to the challenge....well nothing ventured as they say.

memory album

Here is a memory album I have just completed.  I used the Tim Holtz papers collection. and other cardstock, along with a mixture of various papers.  I got the idea for this album from Laura Dennison (followthepapertrail.blogspot.com). Thanks Laura!!  Embellishments have yet to be added to the inside when I decide who it is for. A great way of keeping those special photographs and memorabilia.

paper roses.

Just finished making these cute paper roses.  Used a pearlescent paper, inked the edges,  and used a fine glitter.  I may put up a video on how I made them when I get the time to make it.

magnolia stamps

Love the magnolia range of stamps and this if my first card using them. I used pro markers to colour in, and two of the nestabilities for the background shape.  Flower was made from some of the background paper and glittered lightly with glamour dust. I need to use more bling, so that's what I'm working on for the next card.

Paint Fusion

This is my first attempt at paint fusion.  I am fairly pleased with how it turned out. I crackled the background.  Will be trying poppys next.

My latest doll

I have just finished  this crochet doll for my grandaughter Lauren.  I have two more to make, one for Molly and one for Niamh.....happy days...lol

New to Blogging.

Well think I'm just getting the hang of blogging!!  I do need to get myself more organised, as right now I have so many projects on the go that my head is spinning!!...think I need to get things in order and work through them one at a time. I, as usual, have too many irons in the fire, but I guess that's just me!
Trying to get to grips with all aspects of the Cricut, while making a crochet doll for my grandaughter Lauren, and then have 2 more to make, one for Molly and one for Niamh (also my grandaughters!!)..never a quiet minute!....lol. 

Here are some of the dolls I have made.

Paint fusion

Ordered sheena's paint fusion dvd and stamps sets and can't wait for them to arrive, so I can start playing!!!

THE ARTFUL CODGER: SHEENA'S PAINT FUSION

THE ARTFUL CODGER: SHEENA'S PAINT FUSION

Bought the new cricut Imagine machine to go alongside my expression, and now waiting for the gypsy to arrive, which should be on saturday!!!...am all excited!!