“a pinch and a punch for the first of the month”
“a kick and a flick for being so quick”
Do you remember these sayings when it’s the first?
I never heard of it before I got to England.. but now I do usually tease the kids with it the 1st of every month.. lol
Right.. best get started as I’ve got lots to tell ya!
Managed to get all my office work done in time and even had some minutes to spare to play with the new COUNTRY COUSINS stamps from SUGAR NELLIE that I received yesterday.
These girlies are now available from FUNKYKITS.. and I must say they are absolutely adorable!!
The one I have used today is such a likeness to my littlest girl.. so she had to be first to get an inkin!
The fabby sketch is the new one over at FRIDAY SKETCHERS and is provided by BEA this week,
thanks for this hun.. absolutely loved it 🙂
The yummie papers I used are MME Magnolia, got lots of different ones in these colours..
I’ve left them on my desk, so you might see a few cards with these papers over the next few days!
The Sentiment is from Paper Mania, and the image has been coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.
A close up:
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Then onto my CRAFT STAMPER news..
The June issue is out in the shops from today and my Gorjuss Article even made it onto the front page [whoohoo!]
It seems like such a long time ago when I made these projects,
but magazines have to work so much ahead it’s untrue!.. It’s definately not unheard off to make halloween stuff in spring,
Christmas project in summer and Easter creations when everyone else is doing Christmas makes.
A little teaser for you:
I don’t know for sure if I can show the full project,
but as soon as I can.. I will 🙂
Then if you turn to the last page of the magazine where they show you what’s coming next month..
there is a little sugary surprise for you all!!!!
yep! the cover stamp is only designed by SUGAR NELLIE and it’s just the cutest little stamp eva!!
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Thanks for staying with me during this super lengthy post..lol
Tonight I’m going to watch Dancing with the stars and American Idol,
probably taping some criminal minds too..
Yess.. I know, I’m sad.. haha
Have a fabulous evening all,
A Lil' bit of me... 
May 1st, 2009 at 5:50 pm
This is gorgeous! 😆 I love the torn paper effect and the image is so sweet! 🙂
Love, Georgia xx
May 1st, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Fabby card! Just put my order in for these cutie pies!! Love your layout..stunning. Congrats on your article..think you can reveal all…mine dropped through the door mat today. Such gorgeous makes! Love the purples and pretty flowers..looks amazing!
Judy xx
May 1st, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Jeetje Marlene wat is je kaart prachtig!!! en van harte met je publikatie in het blad zeg! wowwwww ziet er zo al gewelidg uit! Ik hoop dat deze keer de nieuwe stempels ook snel hier zijn!
Een fijn weekend,
Liefs Tiets
May 1st, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Gorgeous card as always hun fabby layout, she is so cute, oh i will have to get the mag congratulations on your article,sue.x
May 1st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Just stunning Marlene, may have to use some of my birthday money for these cuties. Well done on another fab publication. I subscribe so got my copy today, they really are Gorjuss!!
Clairex
May 1st, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Ohhh wowwww Marlene,wat is die schitterend,prachtige stempel zeg,mooi papier en kleuren.
fijn weekend.
dikke knuff Riet..xxxx
May 1st, 2009 at 7:07 pm
congrats Marlene! this is AWESOME!!! 🙂
your card is simply wonderful l love the tearing and distress on your card!
hugs
claudia
May 1st, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Bought the mag today….your article is great….gorjuss makes.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Saw your article when I got my subscription copy of Craft Stamper today. Your cards are gorgeous. Great to see Sugar Nellies stamps in Craft Stamper so often.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Hi im new to stamping/cardmaking
very new infact.
im just now buying stuff.lolol
i love your style.
do you happen to have some comparisons using different ink/pens/crayons
as i said im new and have no idea what to buy..
but if i saw some comparisons used on the same stamp/card
then i may get an idea..
im going to stalk your blogg….im lovin it..
you have talent..
keep up the great work.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Een super gave kaart weer, Marlene. En gefeliciteerd met je artikel in het engelse blad.
Groetjes van Jacqueline
May 1st, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Oh what a lovely card Marlene! Everything about it is perfect.
How cute are these stamps, now I know why I’ll never have any money.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Incrediblecard sweetie and suchgorgeous colours – love them! Hey, cover girl – woohoo.
-x-
May 1st, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Oh my, hun! Your card is gorge love it. The papers are fab and I love the layout!
Congrats on the mag work, can’t wait to see it properly!
Hugs Tab xxx
May 1st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
What are you like? Just when I was giving my credit card a rest I now have to visit Funky Kits & the newsagents!! Gorgeous card & congrats on the magazine work – can’t wait to get my copy 🙂 xxx
May 1st, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Looks like I will be going off the island tomorrow to get my copy of Craft Stamper. Loving this card Marlene the colours are fantastic. Huge congrats for your spread in the mag can’t wait to see it.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Marlene this is so beautiful!
Your colouring is just perfection! Love your sweet image and how you have used your paper on your card looks just brilliant!
Congratulations on being published this month looks so scrummy!
Have a great weekend!
Off to watch Criminal Minds.
hugs
kim x
May 2nd, 2009 at 7:33 am
Wow… your card is fantastic and wonderful – great
May 2nd, 2009 at 7:40 am
Weehooo, dat geeft altijd een goed gevoel als iets van jezelf in een magazine staat. Gefeliciteerd!! WELL DONE!
Je kaart is weer toppie en wat een geweldige stempel. Zoooo leuk dat het meisje ook nog een haarspeldje in heeft. Gelukkig ligt FunkyKits ver weg….heb er nog nooit van besteld.
Groetjes Sinikka
May 2nd, 2009 at 8:26 am
love the colour combo. i must not not not! go and buy that stamp set. (walks away muttering)
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
Wauwie!! Geweldig mooi kaartje weer Marlène!! Ik vind het idee van de Nestabilities op deze manier ook erg leuk en alles is weer zo prachtig ingekleurd!
Liefs, San
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:50 am
Such a gorgeous card Marlene. I love the papers and tearing. I’m with you on the Criminal Minds … its a fab programme, but i like to save them all up and have a mammoth watch over one weekend … now how sad is that?! lol! Jillix
May 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 am
awww isnt she the cutest :), you have coloured her wonderfully hun, i love love love your paper choice for this card and i look forward to seeing the other cards you make with them :), oh and big big congrats on being featured in the brilliant craft stamper mag 🙂 🙂
xx
Martine
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:07 am
Totally gorgeous card Marlene…I’ve just been over to FK to order these new stamps, aren’t they just so sweet?
Got my CS….what a fab article…congratulations!
Have a great weekend.
Hugs
Carole 😀
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Fab card Marlene so colorful! ~S~
May 2nd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Fabulous card Marlene, love the country cousins, hope mine arrive today! Love your Gorjuss girl sneak peek too, will have to try to get mny hands on the mag!
Have a great weekend, Debx
May 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Oh hon such gorgeous work as always. I so love visiting your blog and seeing all your beautiful work dear. Sorry I have to visit all at once but working 60hours a week doesn’t leave me time to do much but love all your gorgeous work and such big congrats on being published again. You so deserve it dear
May 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Beautiful card Marlene, Love the papers (I have these but havent used any yet !)I love the paper tearing and distressing on the card.Will definately be buying the mag to have a look at your gorgeous creations.
Hugs
Jill x x
May 2nd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
superrrrrrr mooi weer prachtig papier
liefs Lia
May 2nd, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Wow Marlene your card is a dream.
So fantastic papers and colors and your coloring is just perfect.
Awesome. I love them. Hugs.
May 2nd, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Hi Marlene, yes I remember the old sayings, but my impression was the second one went a “pinch and a kick for being so quick and no return”, and i did do the first one to my hubby yesterday. I absolutely love the new stamp designs, and Im waiting for mine to arrive, youve made a gorgeous card with that one, the colours are gorgeous. Congratulations of the magazine article I must keep my eyes open for that mag. Take care love and hugs Shirleyxxx
May 2nd, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Hoi Gefeliciteerd meis met je artikel in het blad dik verdiend hoor !!!
schitterend kaartje weer is dat een nieuwe sugar nellie super vind ik haar en wat een heerlijk papier Toppie
groetjes en fijn weekend Cora
May 2nd, 2009 at 8:54 pm
This is gorgeous, love the colours and the image is just toooooo cute. Love it.
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Oh she’s adorable! I love the torn edges too! Congrats on the magazine work – can’t wait to see next months too! I hope you’re enjoying the weekend! xx
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:57 pm
WOW Marlene…such a stunning card,i love these new images and had to order all of them there was no way i pick just a couple…you’ve coloured yours as always perfectly and such a gorgeous colour scheme too…love it!
Have a lovely weekend
Take care
San x
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:44 am
OH Marlene, your card is fabulous!!!
beautiful look and colours.
Lovely colouring and adorable image.
Thank you for your participation FS.
Hugs, Mumur
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:04 am
Wauwwwwww Marlene, schitterende kaartjes heb je weer gemaakt zeg!!
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:20 am
Hoi Marlene, deze stempeltjes heb ik nog niet gezien, ik ga gauw even bij funky kids kijken.
Je kaart is nartuurlijk weer prachtig geworden.
En je staat ook in een magazine, geweldig hoor!!
Groetjes Thea
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:46 am
Oh she is so gorgeous and I can’t wait for mine to arrive, my favourite papers too.
DD and I love American Idol bit of shock for Adam in the bottom two but it wasn’t his best performance but we both love Alison so glad she went through the next round.
luv
Debby
May 3rd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Wow…….. Marlen
what a wonderful card with fantastic colouring and image!
Hugs Gisela
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Hi, interesting post. I have been thinking about this topic,so thanks for sharing. I will certainly be coming back to your blog.
May 4th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Wat een schattige kaart marlene, mooie kleuren combinatie.
Liefs stempeltje en papier toppie.
Liefs Suze
May 5th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Congratulations on publication! Looks wonderful – from what I can see, won’t be able to get this magazine here 😦
Your card is amazing, inspired me to drag me bum to their website and drop couple of country cousins into my basket! 😀
Hugs
Annika
May 6th, 2009 at 2:08 am
Hi, interesting post. I have been pondering this topic,so thanks for posting. I’ll likely be subscribing to your blog. Keep up the good posts
May 6th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Fabulous card. I love that stamp and teh papers are gorgeous.
Glenda
May 17th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I Marlene I saw the little tag on the back of last months CS and thought it fab and now I’ve seen all the rest of your wonderful creations in this months issue and they are all fantastic! Congratulations on getting them published xx