My Cornish Corner

Spring

2012-02-08T13:31:00.004Z

Hi everyone, So glad you found the time to visit.
I haven't been doing much crafting recently as I have been busy knitting.
I have managed to get this one done for the challenge at:-
Lili'sLittleFairies - Spring colours
Crafters Companion - Anything Goes

I have used a stamp I haven't used in a long while.
Bazzill cardstock
My Minds Eye design paper
Ribbon and pins WOC
Pearls and feather from stash.
Coloured with promarkers
Glitter is Art institute.

Thanks for visiting and hope you enjoy.

Marion

Oh boy!

2012-01-31T13:25:00.003Z

Hi everyone. Thanks for taking the time to visit. I haven't done much crafting lately as I have been knitting. Thought I would use up some of the wool I have collected.
I am knitting an Aran cardigan.
Made time to do the challenge for:-
Lili'slittlefairies - Card for boys/men
Sweet Stampin challenge - Let's see those animals

I have used a LOTV image
Coloured with copics
Coredination cardstock
My Minds Eye DP
Thread from The ribbon girl
Button from stash
Nellie Snellen die cut for frame and SU punches and sentiment.

Hope you all have a good week and weather is not too bad wherever you are. It is cold here. Will be catching up on my blogging this evening.

Marion

Lavender and Lace

2012-01-25T11:17:00.002Z

Good Morning everyone. Please enjoy your visit.

Todays card is for the challenge at:-
LilisLittleFairies - Lavender and Lace

LOTV image
Paper printed from Nitwit digi set
Bazzill cardstock
Coloured with Copics and on some flowers I have used Sakura Souffle pens.
Fabric Lace doiley
Nestie labels 15
Pearls from SU
Pins from a friend.

Thanks for visiting and I hope I have given someone some inspiration.
Marion

Love and Romance

2012-01-19T09:24:00.003Z

Good Morning everyone. Welcome to my little corner, I hope you enjoy your visit.

My card today is for the challenges at:-
Just Magnolia - Sketch
Magnolia-licious - Valentine inspired card

Image is coloured with prisma pencils
Coredinations cardstock
Basic Grey and Stampin Up papers
Nestie oval
Text from Love set at Crafters Companion
Gems are Papermania

Nothing fussy this time as it is a busy sketch.

Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful weekend.
Marion

My Favourite LOTV

2012-01-17T19:36:00.003Z

Good Evening everyone. Thanks for popping in for a visit. Hope you enjoy.

My card tonight is for 2 challenges.
LilisLittleFairies - My favourite image
SweetStampinChallenge - Glitter/bling

I have used a LOTV image
Coloured with Promarkers
Bazzill cardstock
Stampin Up papers
Marianne dies for flowers,leaves and swirl
Martha Stewart butterfly
Pearls from stash
Art Institute glitter on wings, colour Lemone

That's about it from me tonight. Thanks for visiting.
Marion

New Beginnings

2012-01-11T09:08:00.004Z

Good Morning everyone. Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog.
Todays card is for the challenges at Lilis Little Fairies. , Wild Orchid Challenge. ,and Sweet Stampin Challenge.

I have done a baby card using All our Dreams from Lili of the Valley
My friend let me stamp this one out.

Bazzill cardstock
Stampin Up DP
Nestabilities Beaded Ovals
WOC Sweetheart Blossoms
Leaves are a Marianne creatables die
Pearl swirl from stash
Edge punch Xcut flower doily

I hope you enjoyed your visit and found something to inspire you.
Marion

Tomic and Just Magnolia challenges

2012-01-08T13:17:00.002Z

Hi everyone,
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you find some inspiration while visiting.
Todays card if for the challenges at :-
TOMIC - Blue/White/Glitter and Sketch
Just Magnolia - Anything Goes plus something new.

My card is using a new to me Tilda, loved colouring this one
Coredinations cardstock
Colouring medium Copics
DP from stampin up
Nestabilities oval
Flowers from WOC and stash
Glitter - Art Institute
Feather from stash.

Very late getting this one in for TOMIC
Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend.
Marion

Magical Monday - Anything Magical Goes

2012-01-02T07:00:00.003Z

Hi Everyone. This is our first challenge of 2012 at the Magical Monday Blog.
To start off the New Year a nice easy one of Anything Goes using a Magical Image.

We are being sponsored this time by our very own Lacey at her store Stamp and Create.

The winner will receive a $20.00 Gift Certificate.

I have made an easel card and used a Whiff of Joy image.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Fleur de Lis Rectangle mount
Coredinations cardstock
Stampin Up papers
Foilage leaves
Marianne creatables swirls
Flowers WOC
Pins from a friend.
LOTV sentiment

Challenges entered:-
I Love Promarkers Anything Goes
BellesNWhistles Warm Earth Colours
Bunny Zoes challenge Shaped/fancy folds
Thanks so much for visiting, it means a lot to me.
Marion

Happy New Year

2011-12-29T11:08:00.004Z

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and that the New Year will be all you wish it to be.
My Mojo has gone missing and I haven't been making any cards since getting all my Christmas cards done. Can whoever has some to spare please send it my way!!

Today's card is for the challenge at TOMIC.
Also for the challenge at Just Magnolia.

The theme at TOMIC is Happy New Year, and at Just Magnolia it is White with one other colour.
I see this card also fits the challenge at Cute Card Thursday.

I have used an older Magnolia stamp and she has been coloured with Prisma pencils.
Stampin Up cardstock from the Rich Regals selection
Papermania Capsule collection paper Blueberry
Lacy squares Nestabilities
Ribbon/lace from The Ribbon Girl
Pearls and sentiment from stash.

Happy New Year to all my visitors.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - Pink and Silver

2011-12-12T07:13:00.006Z

Hi Everyone. Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog.
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I have my card for the new challenge at Magical Monday
This is the last for this year so we hope you all will join in for this one. We will be back in the New Year.
I have used one of the LOTV fairies.
Coloured with Promarkers
Pink cardstock Papermania
Vellum holly overlay
Silver Paper embossed with baubles folder.
Marianne die cut snowflakes
White ribbon from Ribbon Girl
Sentiment Stampin Up.
Jayne is kindly offering the prize this week. See below

I am also entering the challenge at LOTV challenge - Pink white and silver.
Have a good week all.
Marion

Christmas Card

2011-12-02T10:27:00.003Z

Hi friends,
Todays card is for a couple of challenges. It is for PennyBlack Saturday Challenge Christmas/Red/Embossing and for IlovePromarkers Snowmen and Snowflakes.
I have used my favourite PB snowman
Coloured with Promarkers, Burgundy,Cardinal Red,Poppy,Cinnamon and Caramel. Can't remember which oranges.
Snowflakes and Poinsettia are both Marianne dies.
Snowflake embossing folder
Sentiment from SU
Spellbinders Circles.
TH DI fired brick for brushing over embossed card.
I do hope you like my offering today. Thanks for visiting and the lovely comments that you all leave for me.
hugs
Marion

The Sugar Bowl - Sketch

2011-11-29T11:30:00.003Z

Hi Everyone, This card is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl.

I have used Titania
Coloured with Promarkers
Oatmeal,blush,purple,amethyst,orchid,lavender,cinnamon.caramel and vanilla. Wings are painted with a mica powder Silver
Papermania and bazzill cardstock.
Embossing folder snowflakes and circles
Border cut with edgibilities.
LOTV sentiment
SU circle punches.
Lilac pearls Viva Pearl Pen

Weather here is atrocious today. I am going nowhere in this.

Also entering in following challenge:-
I love promarkers - Anything goes.

Thanks for popping in to visit.
Marion

Magical Monday - Sketch

2011-11-28T07:02:00.003Z

Hi Everyone, It is Monday again so time for our challenge at Magical Monday.

The theme this time is a sketch by our very own Heidi.
We are being sponsored by Delicious Doodles.
The winner of our challenge will receive 4 digi images of their choice.

My card is using a Sugar Nellie image.
Coloured with promarkers
DP is from Stampin Up as is the sentiment.
Cardstock is Bazzill
Ribbon from stash. Pearls are from stash.

Hope you all had a marvellous weekend.
Thanks for popping by to visit.
Marion

Crafters Companion Let it Snow

2011-11-22T08:29:00.004Z

Good Morning friends. Hope everyone is well. I have made this card for the monthly challenge at Crafters Companion.

I have used a swalk stamp and it has been coloured with Prismacolour Pencils.
I used snowflake embossing folder on the white cardstock and tinted it with versa colour baby blue.
Matting is from a pack of CC that I got with my Love CD ages ago.
Sentiment from a Stampin Up set - Frosty
Snowflakes are Marianne dies.
In front of the snowman I stamped the snowballs with sign, also from a SU set.
Flower Soft for the snow
Quickie glue pen and glitter for fur trims.

Thanks for taking the time to visit. I very much enjoy to read your comments.

Marion

Magical Monday - Use your scraps

2011-11-14T07:55:00.004Z

Good Morning friends. Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope you enjoy your visit.
Todays card is for our challenge at Magical Monday.

Where do the weeks go. We are being sponsored by Emma at Sew Sweet.
She is very kindly offering a £10.00 Store Voucher to the lucky winner.

My card is using scraps of SU papers and bazzill cardstock.
Image is Fairy Moon from Sweet Pea Stamps.
Coloured onto watercolour paper with Whispers pens.
Swirl and flower/leaves are Marianne die cuts.
Sentiment from SU
Circles are all Nesties.

Hope you have enjoyed your visit. Have a great week everyone.
Marion

Cuddly Buddly Challenge 20

2011-11-11T06:59:00.004Z

Good Morning everyone. Hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend.
It's Friday so time for another challenge at Cuddly Buddly
This week the theme is 'Double Trouble' Use 2 images.
I have gone with Elines digi set - Itty bitty boys.
Cardstock is Bazzill
Backing paper is from the digi set.
Ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl.

Hope to see lots of entries this week.
The Prize: A £10 (or £5*) Cuddly Buddly Crafts Gift Certificate to be spent on digital or physical products as the Winner so chooses in the online Shop.

Please take a look at my fellow DT members beautiful work.
Have a great weekend. Thanks for popping in to visit.

Challenges entered:-
Charisma Cardz - Cutesy

Marion

Magical Monday - Circles and Stripes

2011-10-31T06:39:00.002Z

Good Morning everyone. Hope you have all had a wonderful weekend.
Todays card is for our challenge at Magical Monday.
We want you to use circles and stripes this week.
Our sponsor is The Crafty Purple Frog. The winner gets to choose 3 sheets, isn't that fab.
Card ingredients.
Papers and Ribbon are from Stampin Up
Image is LOTV
Cardstock is Bazzill
Pearls were a gift from a friend
Glitter is Art Institute.
Coloured with Whisper pens.

I am entering this card in the following challenge
LOTV Thursday challenge - Sketch by Bev

Have a great week everyone and thanks for stopping in to visit. I appreciate it.
Marion

Cuddly Buddly Challenge 18

2011-10-28T07:01:00.002+01:00

Good Morning everyone. Where has the last week gone. Weather has been awful here this week. Hopefully it is going to be dry today.

Well it is Friday again and so time for another challenge at Cuddly Buddly. We had some great entries for last weeks challenge.
The theme is White on White. I hope you will pop over to the blog and see the fantastic creations by my teamies.

The winner of our challenge receives a £10.00 Gift Certificate to spend in the online store. Challenge entries not using an image from the shop receive £5.00. Hope you join in with us this week.

I have used a sweet image from LB designs available here.

Have a great weekend.

Marion

Magical Monday - Halloween theme

2011-10-17T07:00:00.002+01:00

Good Morning all. It is a new week and time for another challenge at Magical Monday.
This week our challenge is Halloween.

We are being sponsored by the fabulous High Hopes Stamps and they will be offering a lovely prize of 3 "Magical" Rubber Stamps to the winner.

I have used Angel Bear Clown Costume from High Hopes
Colouring medium is Prisma pencils
Matted and layered on Coredinations cardstock.
DP is Stampin Up Haiku collection
Text stamp and spider is from a set - Pumpkin & Aubergine

I have kept this card fairly simple.
Please pop by the challenge blog and visit the other DT members for some fabulous inspiration.

Hope you have enjoyed your visit today. Thanks for popping by.
hugs
Marion

Cuddly Buddly Challenge 16

2011-10-14T07:51:00.004+01:00

Hello everyone. It is Friday again and time for another challenge at Cuddly Buddly.
Our challenge this week is Anything but a card.
I have made a Tissue box cover and used a Picture Kitchen Studio 3D image sheet available HERE

The winner of our challenge receives a £10.00 Gift Certificate to spend in the online store. Challenge entries not using an image from the shop receive £5.00

Please pop over to the blog for more inspiration from the other team members.
I have been playing catch up since I got back from holiday so hope I have now visited everyone on their blogs.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. Have a great weekend.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - Use 3 punches

2011-10-03T07:00:00.002+01:00

Good Morning everyone. This is a scheduled post as I will be in Scotland when this goes on the blog if blogger is playing nice.

Our challenge at Magical Monday this time is to use 3 punches.
We are being sponsored by our very own Lacey at Stamp and Create.

I have done a treat bag for a christmas gift.
Image is a Sugar Nellie from new release
DP is from SU
Label 17 to frame image.
Top Note diecut for top bag closure.
Marianne creatables Swirl
Red cardstock is bazzill and used scallop edge punch.
Small snowflake is a punch
Oval scallop and plain oval are punches from SU, as is the sentiment.
Colouring is promarkers and wings are ice stickles.
Ribbon is double sided satin from the show at Exeter.

I will be back on the 9th October and will visit everyone then as I have no internet where I am going.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - Christmas in September

2011-09-19T07:00:00.003+01:00

Good Morning everyone. Monday again so that means it is time for another challenge at Magical Monday.
Our last challenge proved very popular and we had 100 entries. Wow!
We are being sponsored by Crafty Ribbons for this challenge.

Our usual rules apply about using a Magical Image but because it is a christmas theme this time we are allowing Rudolph or Santa.

My card details:-
Stampin Up Very Vanilla Textured Cardstock for the base card.
Stampin Up DP from Christmas Jingle
Image is from Funky Kits
Colouring Medium is Copics
Glue pen and then glittered on fur and wings
Marrianne Creatables Snowflake and Tree.
Sentiment and punched ovals from SU
Pearls from stash.

I am entering this card into the challenge at The Sugar Bowl. as this is the sketch I used. I did move the sentiment so hope it is allowed.

Hope you have all had a good weekend and thanks for popping in for a visit.
hugs
Marion

Cuddly Buddly Challenge 12

2011-09-16T08:53:00.003+01:00

Good Morning everyone. I am late posting my card for this challenge as I realised my original photo was showing the wet glue through the butterfly. Oops.
It is a recipe this week. 3 Design Papers, 2 embellishments and a ribbon.
As always the fab prize from Cuddly Buddly is a gift voucher to their online store. Please see the rules on the digi blog
Fabulous work from my fellow DT members, definately worth a visit to their own blogs.
I have used a Pachela Studos image called Little Star - Flying High.
Coloured with Copics
DP is from SU
Butterly and Dragonfly I made in Parchment.
Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl.
Circle Nesties.
Short and sweet today.

Challenge entered
The Pretty Little Ribbon challenge. Monochrome

Thanks for all your get well wishes. I am getting better but it is taking its course.
Hope you all have a great weekend.
hugs
Marion

Birthday Card

2011-09-10T15:41:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone,
Thanks for visiting me today. I haven't been doing very much as I have been poorly.
Feeling much better today though. So hopefully I have kicked the bug now.
Todays' card is for my very good friend whose Birthday is tomorrow. I can put it on today as I know she has opened it already.
I have used a Sarah Kay image called Fanny's Cuddle. I got this one from The Craft Barn. She is such a little cutie don't you think.

Bazzill Cardstock
Papermania Boysenberry papers
Label 17 Nestie
Marianne creatables dies
Colouring medium Copics
Chalked around edge
Sentiment SU
MS punch around the page

Hope you have enjoyed visiting, I appreciate all comments left.

hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - Anything Goes

2011-09-05T07:00:00.001+01:00

Good Morning, Monday again so time for the new challenge at Magical Monday.

We are being sponsored this time by Delicious Doodles.
We were lucky to be given an image to use for this challenge and I chose Kissing Butterflies. Isn't she fabulous. Please visit their shop as they have lots of digi images available.

I have kept my card simple to show off the fabulous image.
Cardstock is Stampin Up
DP is DCWV Wedding Prints
Tim Holtz die cut Swirl
Text message is Stampin Up
Nesties scalloped squares.
Coloured with Promarkers
Background is chalked.
Ribbon from stash.

If I haven't been by to visit much this week it is because I have been poorly. Just starting to feel better now so hope my energy levels soon lift.

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit.
Entering this in:-
I Love Promarkers challenge. - Anything Goes
Passion for Promarkers challenge. - Anything Goes
hugs
Marion

Sketch and One for the Girls

2011-09-02T13:31:00.002+01:00

Hi there, thanks for popping by to visit.
I have done this card for my Daughter in Law for her birthday today. I couldn't put it on any earlier until I knew she had opened it.
Entering it in The Sugar Bowl challenge.

The sketch is by Marlene and the theme is one for the girls.
I have used one of my new Sassy images. I love her.
Cardstock is Stampin Up
DP is by Basic Grey
Flower is a Marianne die.
Sentiment is Stampin Up
Colouring is Prisma pencils

Hope this gives you some inspiration.
hugs
Marion

Cuddly Buddly Challenge 10

2011-09-02T06:49:00.004+01:00

Good Morning all. Friday again and time for the new challenge at Cuddly Buddly.
This weeks theme is Vintage, distressing and flowers.

The Prize: A £10 (or £5*) Cuddly Buddly Crafts Gift Certificate to be spent as the Winner so chooses in the online Shop. Full challenge rules on the challenge blog.

My chosen digi is a Cuddly Buddly image Coming up Daisies available here.

Colouing medium Copics
DP is Basic Grey
Lace is from The Ribbon Girl
Flowers made in Parchment craft
Nestie labels and Marianne Doily Die.

Have a great weekend whatever you are doing.
hugs
Marion

The Sugar Bowl - Sketch

2011-08-24T13:43:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone, weather here is wet and miserable. Hope you have better wherever you are.
This card is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl.
The sketch is by Maria Therese and a lovely one it is.
Coloured with promarkers
Papermania capsule collection Blueberry
Bazzill cardstock
Stampin up sentiment
XCut edge punch
Marianne designs snowflake die cuts
Sorry this is so late. I forgot to post.
Thanks for visiting.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - Sketch

2011-08-22T07:00:00.007+01:00

Good Morning everyone. Monday again and time for our fortnightly challenge at Magical Monday. This time we would like you to use the sketch provided by our very own Heidi. Don't forget to use a Magical Image.
We are being sponsored this time by Crafty Emma's Store.
The prize for one lucky winner is a £10.00 store voucher. So join in with us, you have 2 weeks to enter.

I have used Basic Grey papers and Bazzill cardstock.
Image is LOTV, Fairies - Present which I Stamped on Neenah cardstock
Colouring is Promarkers
Stickles Iced Diamond on wings and Tiara.
Pearls and ribbon are from SU
Sentiment is from SU
Nestie Lacy circle

I am entering this card into the following challenges
Lily of the Valley - A Thank You
Basic Grey Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for popping by to visit, I appreciate all the comments.
hugs
Marion

Cuddly Buddly Challenge 8 - DT card

2011-08-19T07:00:00.008+01:00

Good Morning friends. It is Friday so it is time for the new challenge at Cuddly Buddly.
This week the challenge is Swirls and Bling.
The prize for the challenge is a £10.00 gift certificate to the store if a Cuddly Buddly digi is used.
If another digi image is used the prize would be a £5.00 gift certificate to the store.

I have used one of the new Karen Middleton designs called Shiney Fairy available here. Isn't she just too cute.
Papers are from cuddly buddly - A Patchwork of Papers,Green
Colouring medium is Promarkers
Stardust stickles on wings
Flowers are from WOC. Shimmer mist added.
Leaves are a Marianne die
Bling swirl was a gift from a friend.
Sentiment is Stampin Up
Tim Holtz die cut swirl.
Parchment butterfly I made from a Pashana pattern book.

Challenges entered are:-
Wild Orchid Crafts - Sketch
Lothian Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes
Sir Stampalot Challenge - Whatever you Fancy
Thanks so much for visiting and for all the lovely comments left for me.
hugs
Marion

New Karen Middleton digi designs

2011-08-13T07:11:00.004+01:00

Good Morning all.
Here are 2 cards with the new release at Cuddly Buddly.
I am delighted that Cuddly Buddly now have the Enchanted Wishes new release. Pop over to the shop to see the wonderful designs.

This card is done with Butterfly Angel. Isn't she adorable. I did a Parchment card and the image fitted just nicely in the centre.

This card is using the Star Angel.
Unfortunately the photo doesn't do this justice as the glitter on her wings is catching too much light. It looks wonderful in real life.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - Banners/Bunting/Pennants and Glitter

2011-08-08T06:42:00.005+01:00

Good Morning all. If you are looking for the Belles n Whistles blog Hop post please go to the post below this one.

This week on Magical Monday Challenge we are being sponsored by Pollycraft.
The winner of this challenge gets to choose 5 digi stamps.
I have used my fav fairy from LOTV for todays card.
DP is Basic Grey
Cardstock is Stampin UP
Butterflies are MS punch
Banners at top are MFT die
Bottom banner is an old sizzix die
Text is Stampin Up
Colouring medium is Prisma pencils
Art Institute Glitter

Don't forget to enter the challenge you must use a Magical Image and follow the theme.
Thanks for visiting, I appreciate each and every comment.
hugs
Marion

Belles n Whistles Customer Blog Hop

2011-08-07T23:00:00.003+01:00

Welcome to the Belles ‘n Whistles “All Customer Blog Hop” We are so excited to be a part of this special release. Along this hop you will find those new releases. And we, as customers of Belles ‘n Whistles, get to play along using any of our favorite BnW Stamps…

Today we are celebrating the rebirth of the darling SweetArt girls designed by none other than Artist Elisabeth Bell. Belles ‘n Whistles now has a total of 17 SweetArt girls in their store. They were just too beautiful to be left sitting in the archives. Elisabeth Bells talent deserves better than storage, don’t you think?

If you have just popped in, it would be great if you started in the beginning, and hopped along with us. You will find the master list of participants over on the Belles ‘n Whistles Inspirational Blog. To keep things easy, please follow that list and leave a comment on each blog. Do you know why? Because YOU could win a stamp from Belles ‘n Whistles, just for leaving some love along the way. There will be FIVE winners chosen randomly from comments that have been left along the way. No one knows who’s blog the winners will come from.

So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, tea, or Lemonade and enjoy all the fun and exciting things we, the Belles ‘n Whistles Customers, have to share with you today.

Hope you enjoy the hop and don't forget to leave a comment to be in with a chance of winning a prize.

Here is my card using Dragonfly Flight.
hugs
Marion

Cuddly Buddly Challenge 6 - Stitching

2011-08-05T07:26:00.002+01:00

Friday morning and time for another challenge over at CuddlyBuddly
The theme this week is Stitching, Real or Faux.
I have used Eline's Bear in Basket

Please join in with us using a digi image from any of the designers at Cuddly Buddly.

The prize to the winning entry is a £10.00 voucher to spend in the online shop.

Cardstock used is Stampin Up
DP is Stampin Up
Ribbon and Buttons from The Ribbon Girl.
Text stamp is Stampin Up
Stitching done on sewing machine.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks for popping in for a visit.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - Teal + Red

2011-07-25T08:36:00.006+01:00

Good Morning,
It is time for our new challenge at Magical Monday
The theme this week is to use the colour Teal and Red.
We are being sponsored by All That Scraps.

They are offering a $15.00 Store Voucher to the winner of this challenge.

My card Is using a Belles'nWhistles image
Colouring medium is Prismacolours
Cardstock and DP is Stampin Up
Flowers from WOC
Nestabilities circles
Text and punch circles Stampin Up

Thanks for popping by to visit. I love to read all yoour comments.
hugs
Marion

Cuddly Buddly Digi Challenge

2011-07-22T07:00:00.000+01:00

Good Morning All. It's Friday and that means it is time for the new challenge at Cuddly Buddly.
This week the challenge is to use a charm on your project. You must use a digi image from Cuddly Buddly, there is a great selection to choose from here.
I have used Flower Bouquet by Lilyboo designs.
It is coloured with Prisma Colour pencils
Bazzill cardstock
Papermania Linen white used for Marianne doily die cut
Papermania DP
Nestie Label 17 for matting
Whimsy Stamps for ticket die and sentiment.
I made the butterfly from parchment.
Ribbon and charm from stash.
Thank you for visiting and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
hugs
Marion

LOTV - Pink and Blue + Cute Card Thursday

2011-07-18T12:56:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. Todays card is for the challenge at LOTV.

Image is Hello Cupcake and I have coloured her with Copics
Cardstock is Stampin Up
DP is from Magnolia
Leaves are cut with my new Marianne die,love this.
Flowers are from WOC
Pearl swirl from a very good friend
Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl.
Sentiment from LOTV
Nesties round
Pink pearls from The Works

Other challenge entered with this card
Cute Card Thursday Going around in circles

Thank you so much for visiting and for the lovely comments you leave.
I love to read them all.

hugs
Marion

Magical Monday + Belles'nWhistles

2011-07-11T07:00:00.004+01:00

Good Morning all. Monday again and time for the new challenge at Magical Monday
Our theme this week is to use texture, You can use anything from embossed papers, glitter, ribbons etc. Please remember to also use a magical image.
Our prize this week is being offered by our very own Lacey at Stamp and Create
The prize is a $20.00 voucher to spend in her store.
My card uses the following products

Stampin Up Cardstock and Pearls
DP from The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. Freebie from a magazine
Feather and textured gold Ribbon from stash.
Belles'n'Whistles image Fairy Play
Nestabilities Labels 17
Colouring Medium Prisma Pencils and Copics

I am entering this card in the following challenge.
BellesnWhistle - Flowers and Pearls
I have flowers on the DP and Pearls in the corner.

Thank you so much for visiting and for all the comments that you are kind enough to leave.

hugs
Marion

Let's Keep Creating - Digi Challenge

2011-07-08T07:00:00.002+01:00

Good Morning. Today is the second week of the new challenge at Cuddly Buddly.
We had some fabulous entries for our first weeks challenge and I am urging you all to have a go at this weeks. Our theme this week is to use Lace and flowers and a digi image from one of the fabulous designers at Cuddly Buddly shop.
For my first DT contribution I have used an image from Picture Kitchen Studio which is called Autumn Fairy and you can find it here.
The prize for this challenge is a £10.00 voucher from Cuddly Buddly.

Cardstock is Bazzill
DP is Basic Grey Boxer
Mat for image and Dragonfly I made with Parchment craft technique.
Lace is from The Ribbon Girl
Flowers from stash
Bling swirl was a gift from a very good friend.
Colouring Medium Prisma pencils

I am entering this card in the following challenge
Cute Card Thursday - Lace

Thank you so much for visiting and please go to the other DT members and see their gorgeous creations.
Hugs
Marion

Celebrate

2011-07-02T13:01:00.003+01:00

Good Afternoon friends. I hope you are all enjoying the same beautiful weather as I am in Cornwall.
I have done this card for the challenge at LOTV.
Theme is Celebrate so I have done a Birthday card.
I have used the following supplies:-
Bazzill cardstock
Stampin up paper and one from stash.
LOTV image The Little Things
Flowers WOC
Leaf branch McGill punch
Sentiment Stampin Up
Gems Papermania
Colouring medium Prismacolors
Hope you enjoy visiting my little corner and I have given someone some inspiration.
hugs
Marion

Magical Mondays - Sketch

2011-06-27T07:00:00.003+01:00

Good Morning all. Well it is Monday again and time for our fortnightly challenge at Magical Monday
The theme this time is a sketch by our very own Heidi. I enjoyed using this one.
Our sponsor for this challenge is Crafty Ribbons. Go take a look at their gorgeous selection.
I have used a decoupage sheet for this card. Artist is Caron. I am not used to cutting these sheets but I am pleased with the result. Certainly different from my usual style.

Recipe
Bazzill spot cardstock
Papermania capsule collection
Lace and pearls from stash.
Ribbon and Sentiment is Stampin Up.
Hope you all have a great week and thanks for popping by to visit. I really appreciate all your comments.
hugs
Marion

Introductory Card for Cuddly Buddly Digi DT member

2011-06-17T10:33:00.004+01:00

Good Morning, I have some exciting news to share with you. I was one of the lucky people to be asked to be a DT member for the new Cuddly Buddly Digi challenge which will be making its debut on the 1st July. I was thrilled to accept this position.
Here is the card I did for the Introduction on the Cuddly Buddly blog. Just click on picture for a better view.
Kim has a fantastic shop site where you can purchase lots of yummy images.
I have used Wee Stamps Digi stamp - Spring Bringer. Isn't she fabulous.
Materials used are:-
SU cardstock
Parchment paper for butterfly and the mat layer.
K&Co DP
Organza ribbon and jewel brads from stash.
Coloured with Prisma pencils and a little frosted lace Stickles.
Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for visiting my little corner of the web.
hugs
Marion

With Love

2011-06-15T11:44:00.003+01:00

Good Morning. Todays card is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl.
The sketch is by Kiki.
I have used the image Daisy which is not available anymore. I love this little cutie.
Papers are My Minds Eye and Basic Grey.
Cardstock is Bazzill
Square nesties for mat
Martha Stewart punch for butterfly
Crochet flowers, pink one I did myself.
Gems are from Papermania.
Sentiment is SU.
I will try to get some pictures of the wedding on here tomorrow.
Hope you enjoy your visit.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - Punches and Embossing + LOTV challenge

2011-06-13T07:00:00.005+01:00

Good Morning All.
Hope everybody had a marvellous weekend. I certainly did. My eldest Son got married on Saturday and the weather was perfect for it.
The complete day went brilliantly with no hitches and everyone had a wonderful time.
I will now be able to concentrate on my cards and post more often. In fact I have several in the pipeline.
Todays card is for our Magical Monday Challenge. The theme is Punches and Embossing.
We are being sponsored by The Crafty Purple Frog. Winner gets to choose 3 sheets of Decoupage of their choice. So get your entries in folks, there are some fabulous designs here. Please go and visit the other DT members blogs. Lots of inspiration.

Ingredients
Bazzill Cardstock
Stampin Up DP
Swirls embossing folder
XCut Flower Doily Edge Punch, McGill leaf punch and Circle Nesties
WOC flowers and Papermania Pearls

I am entering this card in the following challenge
LOTV Thursday challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for popping by to visit.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - Recipe

2011-05-30T07:18:00.004+01:00

Good Morning, Monday again and what a horrible day for a BH weekend.
Being Monday it is time for the challenge at Magical Monday
We are being sponsored this time by Digis with Attitude. Our sponsors kindly made available a digi for the DT to use for the challenge but my printer was playing up so I couldn't use one of them.
The recipe for this challenge was 3 DP's, 2 flowers and a ribbon.
My papers are all from Stampin Up
Flowers are a Marianne die
Ribbon is Stampin Up
Image is Dandelion from LOTV
I am entering this card in the following challenge

Lili of the Valley - I believe in Fairies

Enjoy the last of the BH weekend
Thanks for visiting, I appreciate the time it takes to leave a comment.
hugs
Marion

Just Magnolia and Hanglar

2011-05-26T12:50:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone, A quick post here as I am so late getting this one in for the sketch challenge for Just Magnolia and Hanglar.
I received this image yesterday from Gurlee Girl craft store, it was the sponsor for the CLP blog hop which I won. I got 3 Magnolias and just had to colour this one straight away.
I am using Prismacolor pencils at the moment and coming to grips with this colouring style. My biggest difficulty is in knowing which colours to put together. I think maybe this one is one of the better ones. What do you think?

Bazzill cardstock, Stampin Up DP and ribbon, flowers from stash. Mat for image is a Nellie Snellen frame.

Hope you like. Thanks so much for visiting.
hugs
Marion

Belles N Whistles - Shaped + Flowers

2011-05-22T07:47:00.003+01:00

Good Morning, Start of a lovely day here in Cornwall.
Todays card is for the challenge at BellesNWhistle.
I have done an Easel card and used Fairy Play image. I do love colouring this image.
Bazzill cardstock
Stampin Up DP
Nesties
Flowers and leaves from stash
Stampin Up sentiment.
Colouring medium is Prismacolor Pencils
Simple card today, hope you like it.
Thank you to all my visitors, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment.
hugs
Marion

Just Magnolia + CLP+Basic Grey+Bunny Zoe's

2011-05-19T12:05:00.005+01:00

Good Afternoon friends. My card today is for several challenges. I have used the sketch from CLP and entering Just Magnolia and Hanglar to use lace, as is BunnyZoe's monthly challenge and also Basic Grey Mix and Match.
The sketch is a beauty and loved it.

Bazzill cardstock
Basic Grey papers - Sugared/luscious, Bittersweet/raspberry cream and crushed berry
WOC flowers and lace
McGill punch for leafs
Magnolia image
Prismacolor pencils
Pearls from stash

Hope you are all having a good week and it will soon be the weekend.
Thanks so much for your visit, I appreciate every comment.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday - White with 1 other colour

2011-05-16T09:12:00.000+01:00

Good Morning, Monday again and time for our challenge at Magical Monday.
We are being sponsored this fortnight by our very own Lacey. The prize is the new release WagsnWhiskers digi, Dress up Millie, which is being released Friday 20th May together with 3 other digis of your choice from the WagsnWhiskers range.
I have used the image Lacey for my card today. Pop over to my fellow team members to see some others.
I have coloured with Prisma pencils and used my swirl cuttlebug folder for the background.
Lacy circle Nestie.
Flowers from stash
Bazzill cardstock
Sentiment, ribbon and oval scallop are all Stampin Up
Please come and join us and if you would like to be considered for the DT or GDT spots please read information on the challenge blog.
Have a great week and thanks for popping by.
hugs
Marion

Belles N Whistles - Sketch

2011-05-06T14:09:00.000+01:00

Click on Picture for a better view

Good Afternoon friends. Todays card is for the challenge at Belles N Whistles
This is a fabulous sketch and I enjoyed using this one. The image is one of the new release and is called A Fairy nice Flower. I was very lucky to win this stamp in the BnW blog hop recently. She is a dream to colour.
Colouring Medium - Prismacolor pencils
Stickles on wings
Papers - Papermania capsule aqua collection
Cardstock - Bazzill
Butterflies - MS punch
Flowers and pearls from stash.
I hope you all have a great weekend.
Thanks to everyone who is kind enough to leave me comments, I just love to read these.
hugs
Marion

Magical Mondays - Sketch Challenge

2011-05-02T08:31:00.000+01:00

Good Morning bloggers. I am back from my wonderful break to Scotland and had a lovely time. Weather was fabulous and it was great to see my Dad.
Our challenge this week at Magical Mondays is being sponsored by All That Scraps.
We have a wonderful sketch to follow which was designed by our team member Heidi.
My card uses:-
LOTV image
Prismacolor pencils
SU papers
Bazzill C/S
Pearls gems and fibre from stash.
Text is SU
Hope everyone has a great Bank Holiday Monday.
I am entering this in the following challenge
Sir Stampalot Challenge - Magical Worlds
Thanks for popping by and I will be blogging again later today to catch up with everyone.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday DT Monochromatic

2011-04-18T08:31:00.000+01:00

Good Morning fellow bloggers. Monday again and it is time for the new challenge at Magical Monday. The theme this week is Monochromatic - Not just black and white.
Our sponsor this Fortnight is The Crafty Purple Frog.
For my card I have used:-
Bazzill - C/S
Stampin Up papers
LOTV - Image
WOC - Flowers
Diecut flower - Cut with Cricut
Nestabilities - Scallop and plain circles
Sentiment - Stampin Up
Colouring Medium - Promarkers
Thanks for taking the time to visit me and leaving me such lovely comments.
Please pop over to my fellow DT members and leave them a little love.
Hugs
Marion

Just Magnolia - Sketch

2011-04-14T18:52:00.000+01:00

Good Evening fellow bloggers. Have done this card for the challenge at Just Magnolia.
I am getting in by the skin of my teeth before the deadline. One of those cards where if anything went wrong everything did. Final attempt at it.
Have been busy getting things organised for going on holiday middle of next week. Going to Scotland to visit my Dad.
Image Magnolia, CS Bazzill and SU, Papers MME and SU, Buttons Papermania. Colouring medium Polychromos pencils and OMS
Thanks so much for visiting and for all the lovely comments that you are so kind to leave for me.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday DT Pearls and Swirls

2011-04-04T07:58:00.000+01:00

Good Morning all. Today is Monday and time for our new challenge at Magical Mondays.
Our theme this time is Pearls and Swirls, don't forget though that you must use a Magical Image. Rules on challenge blog.
Jayne is providing a sheet of sentiment stamps,Dreamy Days by LOTV for the prize this time so get your entries in girls. Go look at my lovely teamies blogs and leave them a little love.
I have used Fairy Play by Belles N Whistles, she is lovely to colour.
Bazzill C/S,K&Co Paper, MS punch around the corner, Tim Holtz Swirl die, pearls from stash.
Colouring medium used - ProMarkers
Sentiment SU
Have a great week all and Thank you so much for visiting. I really appreciate all the comments left for me.
hugs
Marion

The Sugar Bowl - Pink

2011-03-29T14:37:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone. Dull and dreary here today. Hope others are having better weather than I am.
Todays card is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl. Lovely sketch by Kiki and we have to think Pink.
Image - Fragile Beauty
Cardstock - Bazzill
DP - Basic Grey
Punched edge - MS
Ribbon - Local craft shop
Flowers - from stash
Sentiment - SU
Pearls from stash
Colouring medium - Watercolour DI, Aqua Markers and pencil.
Hope you are all well and thank you so much for visiting my little corner. I appreciate and read all your comments.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday Challenge

2011-03-21T08:53:00.000Z

Good Morning everyone. Today the new challenge on Magical Mondays is for you to use a Magical image with the theme of a shaped card which was chosen by Jayne.
We are sponsored this time by The Stamp Fairy.
I have used a Sweet Pea Stamp - Blushing Rose Fairy
Colouring medium is watercolour pencils.
DP - Basic Grey
Sentiment - LOTV
Swirl - Tim Holtz die
Ribbon - recycled from gift box.
Scallop circles - Nesties
Challenges entered with this card
Basic Grey Challenge -- Use something recycled.
Charisma Cardz Challenge -- To Die For
Flutterby Wednesday -- Green or sketch. I used green

Have a wonderful day and thanks for visiting me. I appreciate the time you take to leave me a comment.
hugs
Marion

Daisy

2011-03-16T13:07:00.000Z

Hi fellow bloggers. Been busy this week as I decided to get my sewing machine out so I have been sorting my fabrics for a patchwork quilt. Have started it and so far I am pleased with the progress. On to todays card which is using the lovely Daisy from Sugar Nellie. I have coloured her with promarkers and then used chalk ink stippled in the background.
DP is Basic Grey Eva collection Versailles
Butterflies MS punch
Pearls and lace from stash.
Circle nestie and sizzix outer shape.
Lovely sketch provided this time by Erika.
Challenges entered:-
The Sugar Bowl -- Sketch + Spring
Basic Grey challenge -- Wings
Thank you so much for visiting and I will get round to commenting tonight as I haven't done much computer work this week.
hugs
Marion

SPRING Magical Monday

2011-03-07T09:33:00.000Z

Good Morning. This fortnight at Magical Monday we have the theme of Spring Colours chosen by Cathy. Nice easy one for you all. Don't forget you must use a Magical image.
Our prize this week is a sheet of Sweet Pea Stamps kindly donated by DT member Jayne.
Visit my fellow DT members to see their fabulous cards.
My card this time is using a BnW image called Fairy Play
Coloured with Promarkers
Papers are by K&Co
Bazzill C/S
I have kept this one simple to let the image and papers be the focus.
Challenges I am entering with this card are as follows:-
Friday Sketchers -- Sketch
Flutterby Wednesday -- Anything goes.
By the cute and girly -- Springtime
Stampin for the Weekend -- Springtime
Stamp and Create -- Spring
Thanks for visiting me today and wherever you are, hope the sun is shining.
hugs
Marion

ABC & Just Magnolia

2011-03-03T14:13:00.000Z

Afternoon everyone. Have to be quick here as the Just Magnolia challenge finishes today.
I have used my fav Tilda again and my Basic Grey papers. Bazzill C/S and coloured with copics.
TH Swirl die
SU Ribbon
Crochet flower I made myself thanks to a link from Marylin.
The sketch is a fab one from Mina for Just Magnolia challenge.
Pink for ABC challenge

Challenges are:-
Just Magnolia -- Sketch
ABC Challenge -- P is for Pink
Thanks so much for coming to visit, I love to read all the comments left by all you lovely people.
hugs
Marion

In the Garden

2011-03-02T13:28:00.000Z

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. Where has the past week gone?
Have you ever had one of THOSE weeks. To start with I was using my Wizard to cut out a nestie. I was holding the plates and racheting the handle and found it very stiff, when I looked I had caught my sleeve in the rollers!! Stuck I was. Call for hubby and he had to pull my sleeve out, and of course it ripped. The machine is now called 'The Beast'
Next incident, I went to drive the car and needed to alter my interior mirror as my Son had used it Saturday, and there I was with the mirror in my hands - oops. Then yesterday I went to Plymouth to get a new blade for my cutter and while there noticed she had some Viva Pearl Pens. Didn't have white but I bought the Lilac. Tried it out in the afternoon and the pearl was so small I thought I would put a bit more pressure on the tube, Big Mistake. The top flew off and I had Pearl liquid everywhere. I am now hoping that this is my 3 things and no more incidents will occur. If someone else wants to take my gremlins I would be more than happy.
Right, now to my card. Stampavie image Jean Luc, Lovely My Minds Eye papers, Nestie shape. Stars and heart are cut with a very old sizzix die. Image coloured with copics. Left a space for a sentiment for when I know who it is for.
Entering this in the following challenges:-
Papertake Weekly -- Anything Goes
My Time To Craft -- Infants either for children or children on
Creative Inspirations -- In the Garden
If you have read this far well done. Thanks for popping by and leave me a comment if you wish. I very much appreciate it.
hugs
Marion

Simple Love

2011-02-22T12:59:00.000Z

Hello all. Another card from me and this time I have used a Magnolia image. I just love this little cutie. She has been paper pieced, first time I have done this. I am quite pleased with the result.
I am entering this in the following challenges.
Just Magnolia and hAnglar. - Love you
I Love Promarkers. - paper piecing
Sketch Saturday.

Image Magnolia
Papers SU
C/S Bazzill
Colouring Promarkers - Apricot,Oatmeal,Blush & Pink for skin
Tan and caramel using blender to tip colours for underskirt and socks
Burnt sienna, raw sienna caramel and tan for hair
Raw sienna caramel and tan for shoes.
Butterfly is a MS punch and pearls and pearl spray are from stash.
Hope you like this one and as always any comments left are read and appreciated.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday DT - Lace

2011-02-21T08:33:00.000Z

Goodmorning fellow bloggers. Hope all is well with everyone. This fortnights card for Magial Monday Challenge, the theme is Lace. Must use a magical figure and have lace on your card.
We are sponsored this fortnight by Pollycraft.
The winner will receive 5 digi stamps

For my card I have used another of the lovely LOTV stamps.
SU paper and Bazzill c/s
Coloured with copics
Flowers are a mixture of WOC and some from stash.
Circle nesties
Sentiment LOTV
Lace I have had for years.

Also entering this at
LOTV. Favourite colours.
Have a great week and thanks for visiting my blog. I do appreciate any comments left for me.
hugs
Marion

Fairy on tiptoes

2011-02-14T15:18:00.000Z

Good Afternoon fellow bloggers. Weird weather here, sunshine one minute, hailstones the next. Can't wait for spring.
Todays card is for two challenges.
LOTV challenge Sketch by Dawny P
Basic Grey challenge Hearts
I have used LOTV Fairy on Tiptoes.
Bazzill C/S
Basic Grey - Bittersweet - Almond Toffee, Hand Dipped and Raspberry Cream papers
Lace - WOC
Pearls - SU
Ribbon word and BG papers were my blog candy win from Mina. These papers are so lush.
Coloured with TH Distress Inks and SU Old Olive.
I hope my entry counts at BG as there are hearts on the background paper.
I really enjoyed making this card. It is a fab sketch and I just love those papers together.
Hope you have enjoyed your visit and thanks so much for any comments you may leave.
hugs
Marion

I Love Promarkers challenge

2011-02-11T13:07:00.000Z

Good Afternoon all. Hope you have all had a good week. My card today is for I Love Promarkers challenge.
This week sees the first Birthday blog hop.Theme this week is Birthday. Happy Birthday.

Recipe
Craftwork cards base card
Bazzill C/S
Papermania Capsule collection Aqua paper pack
Magnolia image Gift wrapped Tilda ( This was the fab stamp in my blog candy win from Mina Thanks hun
Flowers WOC and other
Ribbons from stash, pearls areSU
Nesties
This is a bit more fussy than I usually do but I quite like it. What do you think.
Promarkers:- skin Apricot,oatmeal,blush,sunkissed pink. Dress/bow/socks soft green, pastel green,tea green and blender. Hair Walnut,chestnut and almond
Thanks for visiting my blog today and I very much appreciate all the comments you are kind enough to leave.
hugs Marion

Magical Monday DT - Love

2011-02-07T08:04:00.000Z

Good Morning fellow bloggers. What a horrible start to the week. Wet and Windy.
The challenge theme this fortnight for Magical Monday is Love.
We are sponsored by Lacey at Stamp and Create.

This is the fabulous prize for challenge winner

I have used WOJ Melinda blowing wishes. I just love this image.
Craftwork cards base card, Bazzill c/s, K&Co DP and Basic Grey Sultry used for Mat with MS puncharound the corner set.
Colouring medium is Promarkers
Flowers are WOC rose and the other from stash.
Pearl hearts from local shop.
Image mat circle Nestie.

Entering this in the following challenges
I Love Promarkers Anything goes
Simon Says Challenge Love is in the air
Thanks for popping by and I very much appreciate any comments. I read all of them.
hugs
Marion

Delightful Lilies

2011-01-31T11:05:00.000Z

Good morning everyone. I have been a poor blogger as I was turning bedrooms around and sorting out, you don't realise how much junk you keep stored away! Mostly sorted now and hope to do better now that it is out of the way.
Sun is shining but very cold here in my part of Cornwall.
This card has been a work in progress all week due to time constraints. Love the lilies and the colours worked beautifully for me on the parchment. It was a nightmare doing all the embossing though. I think this will make a very nice Mothers day card.
Entering this in a couple of challenges which the theme was flowers.

craftycardmakers.
the pixie cottage.

Hope you all enjoy your visit and thanks so much for the comments you take the time to leave here.
hugs
Marion

Magical Monday DT and LOTV

2011-01-24T11:03:00.000Z

Good Morning fellow bloggers. I am delighted to be on the Magical Monday DT.
This fortnight the challenge is Flowers. We are being sponsored by Lilli of the Valley.
I have used LOTV Garden of Wishes Fairy and I think she is just gorgeous.
Also entering this in the LOTV challenge.
Please be gentle with me on my first DT card.
Hugs
Marion

Industrious Fairy

2011-01-18T13:30:00.000Z

Good Afternoon fellow bloggers and friends. Well the rain has stopped and sun is shining occasionally but I still had a hard time trying to get a decent photo.
So, I am going to have to go with the best of the bunch.
This card is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl.
Lovely sketch to follow and the optional theme is Birthday.
I have used the digi image Webb Knitter, I just love this one. She is so cute.
Cardstock is Bazzill
DP's are from SU as is the Sentiment.
Flowers are from stash and nellei snellen die
Promarkers for colouring.
Pearls from local shop.
Hope you enjoy your visit and I love to read all your comments. It really makes my day.
Have a good week everyone
Hugs
Marion

Just Sitting

2011-01-13T16:15:00.000Z

Hello fellow bloggers and visitors. The weather here is awful, raining and dull as dishwater.
I have done this card for the challenge at Just Magnolia and hAnglar & sTanglar blog also for the challenge at Sketch Saturday.
The sketch was a brilliant one and I love it. I have used my hAnglar girl sitting and coloured her with promarkers.
DP is K&Co and MME.
Bazzill C/S
MS butterfly punch
SU oval punches and sentiment.
Flowers and gems from stash.
I have turned the sketch to accommodate my image.
Hope you like it and thanks for visiting me here today. I appreciate the time you take to leave me a comment.
hugs
Marion

Melinda reading book

2011-01-08T16:12:00.000Z

Good Afternoon dear readers. Today's card is for the challenge at Whiff of Joy.
The sketch is by Jane and is a lovely one to do.
Image is Melinda reading book.
Paper and C/S is by SU
Colouring medium is promarkers
Diamond stickles on wings.
Flower is from WOC
Punched leaf McGill punch
Spellbinder Nesties.
Broidery Anglaise is from local shop. It wasn't wide enough so I cut 2 lengths and stitched it with my machine.
Have a good weekend.
Thanks for visiting and leaving me comments.
hugs
Marion

Whiff of Joy

2011-01-03T22:10:00.000Z

Hi everyone, The card I have done here is for the Whiff of Joy Challenge.
Image is Melinda blowing kisses.
C/S and DP is from SU
Flowers from stash
MS Corner punch used for corner frames.
Nestie shape from my good friends collection
Colouring medium is Promarkers.
Stickles frosted lace on wing
Funny how some sketches just work for me and others I seem to mess with for ages before I get any half decent results.
Hope the New Year has started well for you all.
Thanks for visiting, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave your comments.
Hugs
Marion

Totally Pink

2010-12-30T16:22:00.000Z

Hi fellow bloggers. Got to make this quick to get my card in on time. This one is for the challenge at Friday Sketchers.
Image is from Miss Anya Dressy set.
Bazzill C/S
SU Designer paper
Flowers and spray from stash
SU pearls.
Hope you like this.
Thanks for visiting me in blogland and I am very grateful for all the comments you leave.
Hugs
Marion

LOTV Sketch

2010-12-28T13:13:00.000Z

Hi everyone. Another post from me! 2 days running is a record.
This card if for the challenge over at Lily of the Valley.
This time it is a sketch by Dena. Lovely it is too. Getting in with this one by the skin of my teeth.
First time use for this cute image. Colouring not fantastic but this was the second try!
DP is from SU
Ribbon and Pearls from stash
Sentiment from SU
Tools Nesties and SU punches.
Hope you like.
Thanks for visiting and leaving me a comment. I so love to read them.
Hugs Marion

PBSC Recipe

2010-12-27T16:03:00.000Z

Hi everyone. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I had a great time and it just seems quite flat now after all the lead up to it.
My card today is for the challenge at Penny Black Saturday Challenge
We had to follow a recipe of 3 papers 1 ribbon 1 charm. I took the idea for my layout from Domi's card. I thought this was a great way to show off the 3 papers.
The snowflake and spot paper are both from SU and the square mat one is from my friend.
Bazzill CS
Flower I coloured with my PM's
Ribbon is from SU
Lacy circle Nestibility
PB image Warm and Cold.
Charm from Quixotic Paperie.
Glitter for snow and little star gems for his buttons.
Coloured with ProMarkers.
Button and thread from stash.
Thanks for stopping by and I really love to read your comments. It makes my day when someone takes the time to do this.
Hugs, Marion

Anything Goes and Glitter

2010-12-08T14:39:00.000Z

Hi everyone,
Sorry I haven't been around but had to go to Scotland for my Step Mum's funeral. Got stuck in the snow and Hubby dug us out so we could get home before more snow fell. Good job as Dad now has 18" of snow with thick ice underneath.
My card today is for the challenge at Promarker challenge blog.
The theme is ' Anything Goes ' Also for the challenge at BellesnWhistles blog with glitter as theme.
Image is BnW and it is coloured with Promarkers.
Sentiment from LOTV.
Ribbon from stash
Glitter is Art Institute.
Nestabilities for frame
MME snowflake paper.
Hope you are all surviving this cold weather.
Hugs, Marion

The Sugar Bowl Challenge

2010-11-16T19:34:00.000Z

Good Evening fellow bloggers. Weather turning very cold here and very cloudy. Hard to get a decent picture.
This card is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl.
Lovely sketch and there was an option of ribbon and bows.
Bazzill C/S
My Minds Eye DP
SU Ribbon
Flower from local craft shop
Butterfly Spellbinder die
Coloured with ProMarkers
Had a rough few days as had to empty the loft for roof insulation that was being done today. Lot of sorting out to do now, as it is surprising what goes up there out of sight.
Have a good week all and thanks for visiting my blog. I love to read all your comments and visit in return.
Marion

LOTV anything goes.

2010-11-12T00:01:00.000Z

This card is one I did for my future Daughter in Law for her birthday.
I am entering it in the LOTV Thursday challenge. They are doing a blog hop and challenge in one this week.

Cardstock used is Bazzill, DP is SU
MS punch for corners
Promarkers to colour.
Flowers WOC and small ones from stash.
Thanks for visiting.
Marion

Let it Snow PB Challenge + PB at Allsorts

2010-11-10T14:04:00.000Z

Hi everyone. I've been a bad blogger lately. Not much craftiness going on as I have been doing Jigsaw puzzles!! I think I just needed a change.
My card today is for the challenge over at Penny Black Saturday.
The theme is Let it Snow and I have used this fabulous new stamp PB Snow Squad 4013K.
Cardstock is Bazzill and DP was some from my good friend Amanda, can't remember what make. Text and snowflake if from a SU Scrapbook set and ribbon is also from SU. Coloured with Promarkers.
Hope you are all having a good week.
Brenda has just let me know this fits the challenge at Penny Black at Allsorts.
Thanks Brenda

Marion

Challenge 46 The Sugar Bowl

2010-10-27T14:11:00.000+01:00

Hi fellow bloggers. Better day today. yesterday was absolutely awful here.
The card today is for the challenge at The sugar bowl.
Sketch is by Marlene. Lovely sketch to work with and the the optional theme was one for the boys.
Have been very busy doing other things but have now got time for some crafting.
Have a wonderful day and thanks for visiting.
Marion

The Sugar Bowl challenge

2010-10-06T18:45:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone.
Where did the weekend go. Wednesday already and I am so late posting this card for The Sugar Bowl challenge.
First inking of this little cutie and I was pleased with the colouring until I put the little white gel pen on her cheeks. I used the wrong pen. It was my white glaze pen. Duh! Too late to do it again.
Bazzill cardstock
Stampin Up DP
Sentiment and oval punches SU
Colouring medium Promarkers.
Ribbon from stash.
Will get to visiting blogs tomorrow, sorry it's been a few days since I visited.
See you soon
Marion

Autumn theme and KennyK

2010-09-30T18:34:00.000+01:00

What is this weather like! No two days the same at the moment. Turning quite cold now and I think the heating may be going back on again soon.
The card I have done here is for the KennyKKraftygirlz challenge and it also fits the SimonSays challenge.

Sketch is for KennyK and image is All That, and theme on SimonSays is Autumn which I think I have covered with my colourway.
I loved this sketch and this is the first time I have used a KennyK image. It was such fun to colour.
Cardstock and DP are both from StampinUp.
Coloured with promarkers
Flowers are diecuts and roses from stash.
Pearls are SU.
Hope you enjoy your visit and thanks for popping by.
Marion

Untraditional Christmas

2010-09-28T18:13:00.000+01:00

Good Evening fellow bloggers. Gosh, another card this week. This is for the challenge at LOTV and for the challenge at Basic Grey.
The image is a LOTV and the sketch is on the BasicGrey challenge blog.
LOTV theme was untraditional christmas, and BG was a sketch.
I have used Polar White flowersoft to make it look as if snow fell. Hope it shows up. You can see better if you click on the picture.
Colouring medium is Promarkers and some watercolour pencils.
DP is BG Boxer/Cargo, BG Sugared/sweetheart and BG Cupcake/frosting.
Circles nesties
SU sentiment and punches.
Cardstock from stash.
Snowflake stamp was from a magazine freebie.
Thanks for visiting and I appreciate any comments left for me.
Marion

Indian Summer

2010-09-25T17:58:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone.
Sorry I haven't been around for a couple of weeks. I have had a lot to do. Back to normal now and the first card in a while is for the challenge at Penny Black Saturday challenge.
The theme this week is Indian Summer. I thought this image suited it very well.
Cardstock is Bazzill
DP's are K&Co
Circle Nestie and zigzag shape is cut with my Silhouette.
Flowers are from stash.
Colouring medium is Promarkers.
Hope you are all enjoying the weekend and that the weather is kind to you.
Thanks for visiting and leaving comments.

Marion

Just Cute Bears

2010-09-09T18:42:00.000+01:00

Good Evening friends. This might be my last post until after the weekend as it is my 40th Wedding Anniversary and got a lot to do to get ready for Saturday. Having all the family to celebrate with us and doing a buffet spread at home. I'm looking forward to it.
Onto tonights card which is for the Just Cute Bears challenge.
I love this image and I have coloured it with Promarkers.
DP is from SU Christmas Jingle
Cardstock is SU
Base card is from Craftwork cards.
Circle nestabilities for frame
Sentiment from SU
Snowflakes punched from an Xcut punch.
Snow was glittered to make it sparkle.
Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting me.
Marion

The Sugar Bowl #42

2010-09-06T19:19:00.000+01:00

Hi fellow bloggers.
This evening I have a card for The Sugar Bowl Challenge.
The theme this week is for pearls and the sketch is by Lilian. I have once again used the image Demure, as I really like this one and she is just such a cutie.
Coloured with ProMarkers
Frame is a Nellie Snellen set
Cardstock is SU
Design Paper is SU
Flowers are Marianne creatables
Pearls are from stash.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I so love to read your comments.
Have a great week
Marion

Just Cute Bears

2010-08-31T10:42:00.000+01:00

Morning All,
Hope you all had a great weekend. Weather was great here.
Todays gift bag is for the challenge at Just Cute Bears.
The challenge this week is for any kind of embossing. I have used a cuttlebug folder to emboss the white bazzill c/s. Put a hint of blue chalk over it. Image is from a Buzzcraft set, the bear essentials. Love this image as it has both of my faves, teddy and snowman.
Coloured with Distress inks on watercolour paper. Polar white flower soft on hat trim and bobble. Glitter for snow. Looks better IRL. Image mounted with Nestabilities. Sentiment is from a SU set. Ribbon is SU also.
Have a good week everyone and thanks so much for visiting and leaving any comments. I really appreciate it.
hugs
Marion

Birthday card Penny Black Challenge

2010-08-27T16:15:00.000+01:00

Hello fellow bloggers. Weather has cleared up here this afternoon and it is quite sunny now.
This card is for the challenge over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
Terribly late for this one but liked the sketch by Domi.
Simple card using Bazzill c/s and SU papers. Coloured with Promarkers and Glitter glue as icing on cupcake. Pearl stars from The Works in town.
Thanks for popping by and have a wonderful BH weekend everyone.
Marion

LOTV and The Sugar Bowl challenges

2010-08-24T19:05:00.000+01:00

Good Evening fellow bloggers. Not been around much as I haven't been too good. Feeling a bit more like my old self now so I have managed 2 cards.
This card is for the challeng at LOTV. Sketch is by Bev and I have used my favourite fairy. SU DP, c/s from stash and image is mounted with nestabilities dies. Ribbon from SU and PM gems.

This one is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl. Sketch is by Marlene and we are asked to use old or new stash. I have used an older stamp which had not even seen any ink. The image is Demure and I have coloured her with promarkers.SU DP c/s from stash and Star cut with my cricut. Image has been cut with a nestabilities die and I chalked around the edges.

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit my blog and I really appreciate the comments that are left. Have a good week . I will try to visit your blogs this week and do some catching up.
Marion

Surprise

2010-08-11T12:51:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone. Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog. Todays card is for the challenge at Cute Card Thursday.
The theme this week is 'Whateva'. The image I used is one of the very first stamps I bought way back when. It is a set by PSX. They are foam back stamps but very good quality images.
Colouring is with promarkers, CS is SU as is the paper. Flower from handmade paper with a TH die. Button from stash. Linen thread. Tag punch and wording is also SU. Nestie label die.
Had fun with this little image. Hope you are all having a good week and thanks for popping by.
Marion

Sugar Bowl - Choose your sketch

2010-08-05T13:52:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone. Bit dull and dreary here in Cornwall. Hope it's better elsewhere.
Here is my card for the The Sugar Bowl Challenge.
This time you choose the sketch from sketch gallery. I chose Sketch 35.
Manga Boy coloured with PM's, Basic Grey papers and SU spot paper. Base card Papermania.
No frills or flowers on this one as for a 5 year old boy.
Have a great day and thanks for visiting.
I appreciate all your comments and look forward to it very much.
Marion

The Sugar Bowl

2010-07-28T13:23:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon friends. This card is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl.

I am scraping in by the skin of my teeth. Sketch is by Lilian. Theme is Blue for the challenge.

Image is Gorjuss Foxy coloured with copics.
DP is SU
Used Square Nesties and Nellie snellen die.
I stippled background on image but the green colour on photo looks more yellow. It is green.
Lace frome Dovecraft.
Weather lovely here today.
Thanks for visiting and as always I very much appreciate your comments.

Marion

Lili of the Valley challenge

2010-07-24T10:26:00.000+01:00

Good Morning all. Not such a nice day here in Cornwall. Haven't been in the craft cubbyhole very much as it has been too hot. Managed to do this card yesterday for the challenge at Lili of the Valley.
The sketch is from Bev and I loved this one.
Patterned Paper is Paper Cellar. Image is Fairy on tiptoe. Coloured with Promarkers and used the blender pen. Flowers cut with punches and used MS edger punch. Pearls are SU.
Simple card but I'm pleased with it.
Have a fabulous weekend everyone.
Appreciate all the comments left and love to visit in return.
Marion

Just Magnolia A Recipe

2010-07-10T12:01:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon everyone. Hope you are all having a great weekend. Weather is still holding and so have been out and about a lot taking advantage. Not much cardmaking being done at the moment. I actually did this card for last weeks challenge but forgot to post it but as the requirements fit this weeks challenge, 3 flowers 2 papers and a ribbon, I am entering it at Just Magnolia today.
Cardstock is bazzill and SU.
Papers SU
Flowers Wild Orchid and local shop.
Ribbon from stash.
Insert I have stamped corners and greetings from SU stamps. Image coloured with promarkers.
Have a fun weekend.

Marion
Thanks to all who visit and I appreciate your comments

I'm Back with the sugar bowl challenge.

2010-06-28T18:14:00.000+01:00

Evening everyone. I'm back from my holiday and pleased to say that the weather was glorious while I was away. Have been playing catch up with washing etc but have managed to finish this card which I started before going away. This is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl using a sketch by Marlene.
Lovely sketch to follow and will use this one again.
Cardstock is SU and DP is K&Co and SU. Image is Dreamcatcher (digi download)
Coloured with Pro markers and used Stickles on dress and wings. MS edge punch and flowers and ribbon were from stash. Flowers coloured with Pergamano ink.
Thanks for visiting and I will be going visiting blogland tonight now that I have caught up.
I so enjoy your comments and it is much appreciated.
Marion

Enjoying the flowers

2010-06-04T10:51:00.000+01:00

Morning everyone. What a gorgeous day it is. Hope you are all having some of the same.
This card is for the challenge at lili of the valley challenge blog.
It is a lovely sketch by Bev.
I enjoyed this challenge and I did my image using the tutorial on the ideas to inspire blog by laila. Link on my sidebar. Thanks Laila I found it very useful.
Cardstock is Bazzill, DP is My minds eye and K&Co.
Medium is promarkers
Ribbon and pearls is SU
Scallop circle cut with my silhouette
Tag is Nellie Snellen die
Art institute glitter on wings and skirt of dress but it is not showing in the photo
Flowers from my friend. Image was stamped for me by another friend. I do have my own stamp now as it was back in stock. Yea
Thanks so much for visiting and for any comments as I very much appreciate it.

Marion

On the wall

2010-06-01T21:54:00.000+01:00

Good Evening fellow bloggers. Tonight I have a card which was for the challenge at the Sugar Nellie SCS forum. This was to do a gatefold card. It so happens this is the first time doing one of these and I must admit it makes a nice change.
Image is Goldielocks and she has been coloured with my promarkers. I do like these.
I have tried to make it look as if she is sitting on a wall. Think it is ok.
All papers and cardstock is SU.
Sentiment etc is also SU
flowers from stash. Used taken with teal ink to colour the base flowers.
Leaf punch is a Mcgill
Thanks for dropping by and love to return visits if you leave a comment.
Marion

Challenge 8 Sugar Nellie on SCS forum

2010-05-27T20:23:00.000+01:00

Evening everyone. Finally managed to get a card done this week. Entering this just in time I think.
Smaller card than I normally do but I wanted the image to be the focal point.
CS and DP is Stampin Up as are the pearls and ribbon. Coloured pearls with proMarker to match the colouring on the image. Used stickles on the web. Hope you like it.
Marion

PennyBlack Saturday Challenge

2010-05-20T21:50:00.000+01:00

Hi fellow bloggers. Todays card is for the challenge over at PennyBlack Saturday Challenge. This week the challenge is flowers.
Cardstock is PM and the image is coloured with ProMarkers. Love this stamp. DP is K&Co.
Nestabilities square scallops and buckle die for attaching SU ribbon to. Edges distressed with DI antique linen. Scallop and round circles are SU punches. Greeting also SU.
Thanks for popping by, I love to have you visit.
Marion

Just Magnolia

2010-05-17T18:56:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone.
This card is for the Just Magnolia Challenge. This time it is One for the Girls. I have used my latest Tilda writing. Love this one. So easy to colour. I stamped onto watercolour paper and coloured with distress inks. As it is quite a big image I have kept the background to 1 DP which is K&Co.
Flowers from stash and added a touch of stickles.
Ribbon is SU
Leaf punch is a McGill
MS border punch.
Thanks for visiting and I love to visit anyone who is so kind to leave comment.
Marion

Simon Says Blogoversry Challenge

2010-05-09T14:15:00.000+01:00

Today I have a card for the challenge at Simon Says Challeng Blog.
It is a Birthday/Celebrations theme as it is their first year birthday of the challenge blog.
I have chosen a birthday card and the image is one of the 'Changito' stamps. I love these.
DP is Kay&Co and SU
CS is Bazzill and SU
Image coloured with Polychromos pencils
Tools used - SU edge punch and oval punches and Top Note die.
Have a wonderful weekend, what's left of it.
Thanks so much for visiting, I do appreciate your comments
Marion