Happy Friday to you all!

Here is the last of my DT submission cards. I had this Tilda coloured up for a while and waiting to be used. She is coloured with copics. The design and layout of this card is very simple but with the paper being quite 'busy' I planned it that way! I used the hanging vine accessory stamp from Magnolia and placed Tilda over the top with pop dots. I added some Prima hydrangea flowers and wrapped rafia under the Tilda panel. The paper is Daisy D's. I hope you like it!

I'm laying low today as I have a migraine and the beginnings of a cold. Thanks for popping by for a visit today - I always appreciate you coming over! And thanks for your beautiful comments - they always lift my spirits! I'm so lucky to have such a great bunch of blogging buddies! Have a great start to the weekend.

Hugs,

Danielle x

Santa's Coming .....

Hello!
So today I get to show you a second card that I had made for my DT submission. I actually also did this one for the Magnolia Ink magazine but never heard back from them.

The papers are BG Wassail and the fireplace is a previous Magnolia christmas collection. I coloured with my copics and distressed the edges with my distressing tool and ink. I sewed around the panels. I added the vintage christmas flower soft mix to the fireplace garland and added adhesive pearls to the bows. Some lace and the sentiment finish off the card.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today and leave me a comment - I love knowing you have visited!

Hugs,

Danielle x

I got showcased!

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to share with you all that one of my cards got showcased over on a new challenge blog that is starting up over here. For those of us who struggle with 'men' cards, I foresee this being a very inspiring blog! I look forward to when the challenges start. Hop on over and take a look.

Hugs,

Danielle x

A recipe for Tilda

Hi everyone!

Today I want to show you one of the cards that I submitted for the DT spot at The Little Stamp Shoppe. Unfortunately I didn't get chosen but I can now show off the cards that I made. Thank you so much for all your words of support and encouragement - they really do mean so much to me!

I really loved this card and had a lot of fun putting it together. The papers were obviously my source of colour inspiration for colouring Tilda. I coloured her with my copics. The papers are from BG Eskimo Kisses. I sewed around all the panels for extra detailing. I made the recipe from individual word stamps that I have. I distressed it with distress inks. Lace, tulle, MS branch punch and spacer with prima flower add all the finishing touches.

Thanks for stopping by today! I will show you the other cards I submitted tomorrow and Friday. I hope you enjoyed your visit over to my blog today and have time to leave me a comment. Thank you all so much!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Cute Card Thursday - Glitter me Silly!

Happy Tuesday!

I have a non-christmas card for you today! My sweet friend stamped me out some gorgeous new images of hers from Stamping Bella and I just love this sweetie!! Isn't she cute! I coloured her with my copics and added lots of stickles to her dress. The paper is from October Afternoon and I zig-zag sewed around the edges for added detail. I've used the layout from Sketch Saturday this week and all the sparkle and glitter is for Cute Card Thursday. I was in Michaels on Saturday and was overjoyed to find the MS Lace Heart Punch - I did a happy dance right there in the store (much to the amusement of my shopping buddy!!!). I have been after this punch for soooooo long - I'm still grinning with excitement over it, lol!! The sentiment is SU! I distressed the stark white cardstock with Tea Dye distress ink too. Lot of stickles, glimmer mist and glamour dust on the hydrangea flowers add the element of 'glitter me silly'!! A black organza bow and a red adhesive pearl add the finishing touches!

The Stamp Shoppe have introduced their new DT members and I have to admit to being a little disappointed at not being picked :( It does, however, mean that I have some extra cards up my sleeve to show you this week!

Well, that's it folks! Thanks for stopping by for a visit today - you are always so welcome and appreciated! And thanks for leaving a comment - I love hearing from you!

Take care & hugs,

Danielle x

Some Birthday Candy to share! The winner is ...

THIS CANDY IS NOW CLOSED!

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I didn't hear from the previous winner so I've generated another number.

The new winner is:-

Random.org generated the number

#32

ILA - CONGRATULATIONS!

Ila, please contact me within the next 24 hrs with your address so I can mail out your goodies. If I don't hear then I will draw another winner.

Hi everyone!

I had hoped to get this posted sooner but this week has completely run away from me - we're already at Friday!!

Anyhow, this is a small candy to celebrate my recent birthday to share with all my wonderful blog followers and friends. All you have to do is post this candy on your blog to spread the word, become a follower if you're not already and as we approach winter, tell me something that you love about this season! For any of the southern hemisphere folk, you can still share a thought or two about the season you've just left behind!! I will post internationally so this is open to everyone. I will draw the candy on Monday November 16th.

Here is what you'll get:-

8x8 Pad of DaisyD's Double-sided papers

1 Package Prima Flowers - Sweehearts Collection

1 set of 4 stamps from The Stamp Barn

1 Bottle Silver Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)

3 Pkgs Adhesive Pearls

Rhinestone Border Stickers

2 spools of ribbon (Dusty Pink/Blue)

Thanks for joining in and I wish you all the best of luck.

Hugs,

Danielle x

Skating By with another Magical Monday!!

Good Monday morning everyone!

I hope you're all having a great start to your week! Well, it's Magical Monday once again over at There's Magic in the Air and I have this fun and super cute image from Nina to share with you. The additional challenge this week is to 'use something shiny on your project'.

I used this layered card technique again as I wanted to create a scene with this cutie penguin. Papers are from BG Eskimo Kisses and the snowflake and border punches are Martha Stewart.

I used my copics to colour in the image and added a googly eye and a pompom for his/her hat. Actually, should make it a her as she's wearing pink, lol!!!!

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's fabulous creations too and be sure to head over to TMITA where you can grab this fabulous image for FREE!!!

Thanks for stopping by today and I thank you all for leaving such beautiful and uplifting comments! I hope you enjoy a fabulous day.

Hugs,

Danielle x

Lots of Awards!!!

I've received this fabulous award from my fellow TMITA DT member, Kim - thanks Kim!! The rules of this award are: I need to pass this on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word (that seems to be nearly impossible, but I'll try!).

1. Where is your cell phone? purse

2. Your hair? short/d.brown

3. Your mother? creative

4. Your father? quiet

5. Your favourite food? oysters/seafood

6. Your dream last night? none

7. Your favourite drink? tea

8. Your dream/goal? to be a counsellor

9. What room are you in? family room

10. Your hobby? crafting

11. Your fear? snakes

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? University/College

13. Where were you last night? home

14. Something that you aren't? jealous

15. Muffins? cranberry

16. Wish list item? copics

17. Where did you grow up? Zimbabwe/Jersey

18. Last thing you did? talked to hubby on phone (he's away on business)

19. What are you wearing? pj's

20. Your TV? large

21. Your pets? rabbit & fish

22. Friends? worldwide

23. Your life? busy

24. Your mood? content

25. Missing someone? mum

26. Vehicle? BMW X5

27. Something you're not wearing? socks

28. Your favourite store? Wal-Mart

29. Your favourite colour? blue

30. When was the last time you laughed? earlier this pm with my son

31. Last time you cried? last week watching Forrest Gump!

32. Your best friend? Trish

33. One place that I go to over and over? craft room

34. Facebook? Yes

35. Favourite place to eat? home (it's safe for my allergic child)

I can't just forward this on to 5 people so if you haven't received this award and would like to share, please feel free to take it and pass it on!

I also received these 2 beautiful awards from my fabulous blogging friend, Linda! Thank you so much for these and apologies for not posting them sooner!!

Hugs,

Danielle x

My first easel card

Good Sunday morning to you all!

At last I've had the chance to make an easel card! I've been wanting to try one of these for a few weeks now after having seen so many gorgeous samples floating around blogland! And is it ever easy - I love it!

These super cute images are from Pink Gem Designs and I've coloured them up with my distress inks. Mary and the manger are popped up in front of Jospeh and the donkey to add a bit more dimension to the scene. Paper is from Daisy D's and the sentiment is Inkadinkado (I think). The punched border is the Moroccan punch from EK Success - I love it - it's so elegant! Ribbon was from stash and I placed 4 blue crystal gems in each corner. I added some stickles to the stars on the sentiment panel for extra sparkle!

A close-up of the coloured images

Well, that's all for today! I hope you all enjoy a beautiful Sunday wherever you are visiting from in the world. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your comments - they are so appreciated!

Hugs,

Danielle x

PS. Don't forget to sign up for my blog candy if you haven't already - only another day to go before it closes!

Tilda with Presents

Happy Friday everyone!

I managed a card today - woohoo!! This is using the fabulous sketch by Jacque over at Friday Sketchers this week. I'm inking up this cute Tilda for the first time and have coloured her with my distress inks and Tombow markers. The paper is BG Eskimo Kisses and the panel behind Tilda I used a swirl stamp with versamark, clear embossed and distressed with distress inks. The snowflakes are an MS punch with a green adhesive jewel in he middle. I sewed around the main panel to add some extra detail and a thin burgundy grosgrain ribbon for a final touch. I got incredibly frustrated with tying the ribbon (I tied and re-tied it at least a dozen times, lol). Still not 100% happy with the way it is sitting, but oh well, it'll have to do! I gave the card a final spritzing with pearl Glimmer Mist to give it some extra sparkle!

Thanks for stopping by and visiting me - I really do appreciate it! Please leave a comment as I love to know who's visited so I can be sure to return the favour!

Have a great start to the weekend! And don't forget to sign up for my candy if you haven't already!!

Hugs,

Danielle x