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

I just adore the new sketch over at the MOJO MONDAY blog..
and for me a perfect excuse to use one of my many, many new Tilda’s!

The challenge at ASFoS this week is to make a scene,
so I masked Tilda with wreath and stamped the Chimney with stockings and text stamp behind her..

The fabulous papers are also by Magnolia..
Loving the rich browns, and the quality is awesome!

She is coloured with Copics,
found the clasp in my stash drawer and tied some Gisela Graham ribbon on it.

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At the NEC show I picked up a couple of extra MINI MAGNOLIA stamps for Mini Candy..
so here goes the first:

Mini Tilda with wreath,
she is only 2.5 x 5cm and she could be yours if you leave me a message under this post.

The draw will take place Sunday evening 6pm, anyone can enter.
GOOD LUCK!!

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Many thanks for looking and have a great day!

Hugs, Marlene xx

Over at Tiets’s club there is a monthly challenge where there there is a sketch to follow..

I absolutely adore her sketches so was happy to be able to join in this one..
but think that the papers [MME Colorfull Christmas] I have used for this
might be a little too busy and I don’t know if I like the final card or not… Hmmm..

Think I will definately do this sketch again.. different papers though!

I do however LOVE the cute little image by Whiff of Joy,
when I seen the little Wee & Uru images I just had to have them… all!!!

Thanks for looking and have a great evening!

Hugs, Marlene x

After having missed last week’s SOL I was determent to join in with this one
and it was organised by Martha.
As the title suggest it wasn’t a normal straight forward card,
but one with a fab fold
I sure gone wrong plenty of times..
but a couple of changes here and there and am thrilled with the end result!

Once the card has been opened it shows a sentiment
and on the tag a message can be left for the recipient of the card.

The fabulous image I have used is one of the new DIANE DUDA stamps
from SUGAR NELLIE
called PEACE ANGEL
Diane has outdone herself once again.. I just love this range!

The papers are Fancy Pants ‘Christmas Magic’ and everything else from stash.

Thanks so much for the SOL Martha and thanks for looking,

Hugs, Marlene x

Evening all,

Have you got over the shock that is X-Factor yet??
I couldn’t believe my ears ‘n eyes..
totally out of order, but I suppose that is the nature of the show!

.. Moving on..

First of all.. I’d like to announce the winner of my lottie card and stamp:

…. Drumroll please…

The message randomly picked has been left by:

SHARY

Congratulations sweetie!!!

Please send me an EMAIL with your full details and I’ll get them send to you asap

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I’ve also had another little play this afternoon and again with one of the new Boyz from Lili of the Valley

I think they are totally adorable and only got 3 of them at the show.. so wish I got them all now!!!! grrr.

I’m gonna clear up my mess [my room is like a bomb has hit it!]
and have an early night.. ready for a hectic week ahead.

Night, night all!

Hugs, Marlene xx