Walk of Fame

Afternoon all,

I had to come on here quickly to tell you I made it onto the Walk of Fame over at the STAMPARTIC BLOG with my Mojo Magnolia card:

Woohoo!!  Thrilled and honoured to be chosen, thanks so much girls

I’m hanging my head in shame as I don’t have anything to show you..
Whatever I’m working on is all not to be seen till next year!!
and I haven’t got much time to just sit and play as ‘normal’ life is trying to take over what with
all the kids rehearsals, xmas parties, school trips, christmas shopping and card lists..
looks like the crimbo season is in full swing for me..
and ontop of this I have to get a summer head on as we will be flying into the Sunshine 3 weeks today!!

I do want to apologize to all my blog friends for not being able to visit you all as I would like.

Then I wanted to tell you that the new
Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine
is available in the shops now… and if you are like me, leaving everything till last minute..
it is a perfect issue for those last minute christmas cards!

My contribution is a sketch in this issue and gave 3 takes on it..
it still excites me so much to see myself in there!

It’s head down and get to work again for me..
before I get told off for not meeting deadlines again!!!

Wrap up warm and take care of yourself

Marlene xx

Welcome Duncan

I’m sorry I’ve been such a bad blogger of late..
but with one thing after the other this week
I just never set foot in my craftroom to have a play.

The backache was a nightmare and it eventually went
but then I caught the flu of my Son..
which I then passed onto Cherise,
resulting in having her home most of the week!
We seem to be getting back into the swing of things again this weekend..
but I do want to say a great big thank you to
Elaine, Katy, Sonia, Di, Sam & Gayle for your concerns, advice, chats and text’s..
they really ment alot!.. loves ya.. mwah!

Don’t know if I’m back in full swing of this blogging malarky..
but hey, it’s a start!
Plus this probably is going to be a lengthy post as I’ve got alot to tell ya

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NEW BABY

First up and the reason for my card today is a great big welcome to the world for baby DUNCAN

He is my Mum’s first Great Grandson, my sister’s first Grandson ..
so does that make me his Great Aunt?

I had to use my new SUGARNELLIE stamps,
the baby stamps are simply adorable and perfect!
There are 4 Baby stamps and they will be available at FUNKYKITS real soon.
The papers are MME Handsome and as the new Mum & Dad are not very into ‘cutesey’
I’ve made a scrapcard for them.

I have taken the latest FRIDAY SKETCHERS sketch and it is a lovely one by TANJA.

The theme over at CCT is ‘Snips, snails & puppy dog tails’
to make a card for a young boy..
well.. they don’t come any younger than new born

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BEAD CRAFT

It’s come to that time of the year again that SANTA is at our Garden Centre every weekend
and my girls are helping him out by being his elves and giving out the presents.

When Laurelle came home today..
all excited that she could pick a present out too! she was thrilled to find a bead kit and had to start straight away..
a couple of hours later and here are some results:

You are so clever… they are gorgeous sweetie!!!

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GROOM EDWIN

When I was at the NEC Hobby Craft show I spend a good deal of my time at the Magnolia stand
.. as you might remember and they had a big box full of Mini magnolia’s.
There were a limited few of the Bride and Groom mini’s and as I’ve got such a addictive personality I just had to have them..
but Groom Edwin was not to be found.
John was making fun of me by saying that he couldn’t see me without my groom
so he promised to send one when they got back to sweden..
and true to his word I received the little beauty last week!
Thanks so much John & Barbro, Love ya right back! xx

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HITS:

Have you seen my counter recently?
I was shocked to notice that it is nearing the 500000 mark so that has to be celebrated..

Sooo.. the plan is to have a great big Blog Candy to celebrate that fact, and to thank you all for your support, visits and comments…

I’d like to ask you what you would like to see in a Blog Candy.. you never know.. I might take you up on your ideas!!!

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SILLY MONKEY CRAFTS

Whoohooo… did you know that Bryony is selling the COPIC CIAO pens? 
well.. if you want to give them a try, stock up on your favorite colours
or to add some to your collection now is the time as she is currently offering a whopping 15% of all Copic Ciao pens.

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STAMPEEZEE

Don’t forget that STAMPEEZEE still has the 15% discount offer on all Martha Stewart punches still going till Monday 30th November..

so pop on over to the SHOP and don’t miss out

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Right, I think this is all for now.. if I forgot anything I’m sure it will follow! lol

I’m going to settle down for my favorite TV night of the week with
Strictly, X-Factor and I’m a celeb so where ever you are and what ever you do..
enjoy!

Hugs, Marlene x

Mini Tilda Candy Winner

Good evening all

As promised I’m back this evening with the result of the Mini Tilda draw..

so without further ado… the message randomly chosen was left by..

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MINA

Whoohoo!! Congrats girl!!

Please contact me with your details and I’ll get her straight off to you

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Then I’ve been meaning to show off my daughter Cherise’s handywork..

I mentioned before that she enjoy’s the pixelart hobby and got a big project when we were at the NEC..

Well.. she managed to finish it in just over a week!! bless her!

and this is the result:

It really looks fabulous IRL, will try and take a better picture of it when I have the time.

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I was going to show a few cards as well..
as I’d been in such a creative mood this week..
but when I got up yesterday and had a big stretchy yawn..
I pulled a muscle in my back and have barely been able to move since!
My gawd… is that painfull!!!

Luckily it’s way better now thanks to the concern of some fabby friends and mountain of painkillers!!

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Last but not least I want to give a mention on my blog that
STAMPEEZEE
now have a big delivery of new MARTHA STEWART punches back in stock
and Debbie is offering a 15% discount until the end of this month
by entering the code MARTHA by checkout!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Hugs, Marlene x

Sugar Bowl Challenge ~ My sketch ~

Time for challenge number 24 over at the SUGARBOWL and this time the sketch is my own.

For the “please include” option I have chosen to use a Zig-zag in any form..
This can be done by using zigzag ribbon, stitching [faux or machine]
or even like I did with a border punch.

Once again SUGAR NELLIE are offering a fantastic prize for the winner:
The new supercute Sugar & Spice set!
so we hope you join us in the challenge.

For lots of inspiration please visit the SUGARBOWL blog
where the rest of the DT have once again outdone themselves with stunning cards.

My card recipe:

* Stamp: Making Friends – Diane Duda
* Medium: Copics
* Paper: BG Wassail
* Tools: MS border punch, Edge distresser, swirl punch
* Embellishments: Bling, String and glitter from stash.

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Don’t forget you still have until tomorrow evening to enter my Mini Magnolia Candy draw,
find all the details HERE

Have a fabulous Thursday!!

Hugs, Marlene x

Good Cheer

Yay, another Christmas card crossed from my list!

Weather is horrid and I really don’t feel like doing anything but play with some papers, pens and an embellishment or two..
so when I’d seen the new sketch challenge from WoJ Challenge Blog  flying past this morning,
I just had to have a quick go..

For my card I’ve usecd the Christmas Magic papers from Fancy Pants
and coloured Uru with Candycane to match with my copics.

Love it when a card just falls together so quickly

Uru has been 3D’d onto the shield and the shield has been 3D’d onto the card base..
so it really is very dimentional..
still can’t get it to show better in my picture.

Right.. best stop playing and get to do some work! Lol

Have a fabulous day!

Hugs, Marlene x

Mini Magnolia Candy ~ 2 ~

Good evening all,

As Mini Tilda number 1 is on its way to the USA it’s time for the second of my little Mini Magnolia give aways..
This time it is the little Angel Tilda that is shown on my card for this evening..
and I have used my own little mini Tilda for this inside the card [picture below]
so you can see how teeny weeny they really are!

For you to be in with a chance of receiving this little beauty
please leave me a message under this post.
You have until Friday evening [20th] and it will close at 8pm..
Anyone can enter and I will draw the winner shortly afterwards.

Back to my card.. I have unknowingly managed to fit this card in with 2 challenges and they are:

* PAPERTAKE WEEKLY thanks so much for the wonderful sketch

* A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR where the theme is a card for a baby’s first christmas/Pre-schooler

Just a quick mention that the new Christmas Tilda’s are now in stock over at STAMPEEZEE..
The papers I used are also by Magnolia and everything else is from stash.

Inside of my card looks like this:

Thanks everso much for looking and have a fab evening!

I’ll be spending it by curling up to watch “I’m a Celeb” ..
I think this is going to be the best series to date!

THIS DRAW IS NOW CLOSED!

Hugs, Marlene xx

Mini Magnolia Candy Winner

Good Morning all,

Sorry I never announced the winner of my candy last night..
was enjoying a nice telly evening what with X-Factor [shock, horror!]
and then I’m a Celeb,  so just quickly popped on my blog before I shoot off to work!

The comment randomly chosen was left by:

PAM [STAMPIT74]

Congratulations!!
Please contact me with your details and I’ll get Tilda wrapped up warm on her way!

Have a fabulous day

Hugs, Marlene xx

Glitz & Bling

Luckily I found time for a quick card in the mids of everything I need to finish today..
and it complies with 3 challenges:

* The sketch I’ve used is from SKETCH SATURDAY and it’s one of those yummie ones again!
* Over at CCT and BASIC GREY challenge blogs it is bling & glitz
and as I’ve used glitter all over the image and bling all over the card it fits in nicely there too

Card Recipe:

* Stamp: Heidi with Ornament from Quixotic Paperie [Thanks E!]
* Medium: Copic Sketch
* Papers: BG Wassail
* Tools: Nesties
* Embellishments: PM bling dots, Hero Arts glitter, BoBunny Rub-on, Charm + Ribbon from stash.

Thanks everso much for looking!

I’ll be back later this evening with the winner of my Mini Magnolia Candy.. you have until 6pm [UK time] today to enter.

Have a fabulous Sunday!

Hugs, Marlene x

Just Magnolia ~31~

Am I glad tonight is a million percent better than last night for me!!
I don’t know what was the matter with me..
but I felt awfull and went to bed before 8pm [shock, horror!]
must have caught one of those lurgies that are doing the rounds..
but thank goodness it didn’t last for long!

Today a new challenge is up over at the JUST MAGNOLIA blog
and this week it is a fabulous sketch by Mina.

I am determent to use all my crimbo ones this year..
so here is what I’ve used:

* Stamps: Tilda with Christmas Tree, Silent night background, Studio G sentiment
* Medium: Copics, Chalk inks
* Paper: Magnolia
* Tools: Nesties, edge distresser
* Embellishments: BG Pearl swirls, Ribbon, Maya Road velvet flower.

I’m loving these papers by Magnolia and just had to put in another order for them..
wonder if I know the ‘nutter’ who’s gonna pack them.. heehe [Only joking!!!]

Another quick reminder that you still have time to enter the draw for the Mini Magnolia stamp..
you can find all the details HERE

Big hugs, Marlene x

One card, three challenges..

For today’s card I was able to combine three challenges..

1. Sketch I have used is from the DOUBLEDUTCH Challenge blog

2. Image is ‘Wee & Reindeer‘ from WoJ,
the challenge at the WOJ CHALLENGE blog is a colour combination of Orange/Brown/Ivory

3. SECRET CRAFTER’s challenge this week is to make an Easel shaped card.. so here you go

I’m well chuffed I managed to combine all these..
there seem to be more and more challenges out there and I’m finding it hard to keep up with all of them,
so I’m combining where I can

Front view:

 

Again, you can click the pic for a larger view..
they seem to go out of focus as soon as they get reduced in size!

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Today is going to be a very, very busy [crafty] day..
such a shame I’m not able to tell/show you what I’m working on ;-)
I am working on another SOL though.. so watch this space!

Don’t forget to enter my Mini Tilda Candy Draw [post below]

Have a fabulous Thursday all!!

Hugs, Marlene x