candy pip says thank you

Hi all
 here is a card i have made featuring my fave stamp from sugar nellie....i think she is adorable and she is called candy pip.I rolled the dice 3x  at shellysimagesblog and got  no 2...ribbon, no 6...embossing [on the papers ]and  no 8....bling [glittered papers]
I have  also used my new stunning trimcraft first edition papers pad called hideaway.it is glittered embossed and double sided in the most vibrant lemon and lime and orange tones....delicious
The sentiment stamp is new and free from a mag
the hatpins were hand made and there is my tutorial on how to do so here
The gorgeous ribbon is from meiflower crafts,the flowers are from mulberry crafts.the scrolls are a TH die.the butterflies are a punch and i added card candy to finish it all off.


challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
.lexiscreations. anything goes
Gingerloft anything goes
Gingersnap Creations ribbon
Meljens Designs anything goes
Sarah Hurley Challenges thank you cards
Divas by Design thank you cards
Little Red Wagon itty btty/yellow/polka dot/bikini..[use any of these ]
My Mum's Craft shop girls
Squigglefly thank you card
Little Miss Muffet Challenges something new[papers and sentiment stamp]
Limited Runs  anything goes plus metal[hatpins]
Shelly's Images  ...roll them[2 ribbon,6 embossing,8 bling glittered papers]
Flutterby Wednesdays butterfly/angel/fairy and bright colours
7 Kids College Fund  something new
craftsandmechallenges. anything goes mega challenge
Crafty Catz  use something new
The Friday MashUp!  thank you and or designer papers
2 Sisters  use metal

VERY BASIC HATPIN MAKING TUT......

Hi
I was asked if the hatpins that are featured in my candy are easy to make and did i have a tutorial for them....well thanks hilde for asking and so i have made this very ..basic...one for you to have a go at and use up all those excess beads you have lying about.

assemble the tools and findings... flat nosed pliers ,a spacer bead[i used a
 daisy spacer[top right] ,a crimp bead [middle right ] a small gold
 bead.[bottom right] an eye pin[i used a 50mm]  and a selection of beads

 starting with the daisy spacer thread your beads onto the eye pin in the
 formation you like

 push them all to the top of your eye pin and add your tiny crimp bead so it
 is the last thing you put on the pin....then take your pliers and squash the
 crimp bead flat so it keeps the beads in place on the pin...if the beads
 move a bit which sometimes does happen you can add a dab of clear glue to
 keep them still
 I told you it was easy
have fun
tracey x

toptiptuesday. anything goes
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes

Thank you card

Hi all
 Here is a card i have made using the stunning images and digi papers from the clipartfairy....this little cutie is from the birthday ballooms  beauties set and can be found here
I have also used a sentiment and sentiment frame from clipartfairy too on the inside of the card .
The flowers are from mulberry crafts and the ribbon and the buckle are from meiflower crafts,i used a stampin up punch for the leaves and the corners are a marianne d die.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
.lexiscreations. anything goes
.Crafty Bloggers Network anything but square
Gingerloft anything goes
Gingersnap Creations ribbon
Meljens Designs anything goes
Sarah Hurley Challenges  thank you cards
Divas by Design thank you cards
Little Red Wagon  itty btty/yellow/polka dot/bikini
My Mum's Craft shop girls
Squigglefly thank you card

Embossing at digi doodle shop challenge

Hi all
Its challenge time again at the digi doodle shop.....the theme is "embossing" .I have used my new  wonderful digi called   jr bride and groom  and you will find it here.at the digidoodleshop. in the anniversaries and wedding section
the papers are from my new fizzy moon mr and mrs decoupage and paper pack
I have coloured with promarkers  and cut the shape for the card base using my XL go kreate dies.
the flowers are made using the tim holtz tattered floral dies which i then embossed using the cuttlebug swiss diots folder.
the flourishes are from a TH die too .The wonderful ribbon embossed ribbon and irredescent gems are from meiflower crafts.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [digi]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers ]
Fairy Tale something new[digi]
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.lexiscreations. anything goes
.Crafty Bloggers Network anything but square
Crafty Boots new beginnings
Cupcake Craft something new[digi]
Gingerloft anything goes
Crafty Creations new[digi]
Divas by Design  new beginnings
Gingersnap Creations ribbon
My Time To Craft  hugs and kisses
Paper Take Weekly die cut and cute
C.R.A.F.T. celebrations
Craft Us Crazy  anything new or humorous
Southern Girls' Challenge  show us your sparkle[1 entry only]
promarkerchallenge. inspired by song...."i want to marry you " by bruno mars

Love forever card

Hi all
here is a card i have made using my gorgeous new trimcraft first edition spring drop papers,they are embossed and glittered and gorgeous quality.
I used the go kreate  XL frilly frames die to make the card blank and layers on the topper.
The flowers are made using a tim holtz tattered floral die.
The swirls are tim holtz elegant flourish dies.the stunning ribbon,diamante buckle and gems are from meiflower crafts
The wonderful sentiment is from cardmadfairy's creations new love range and they can be found here

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [papers ]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers ]
Fairy Tale something new
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.lexiscreations. anything goes
.Crafty Bloggers Network anything but square
Crafty Boots new beginnings
Cupcake Craft something new
Gingerloft anything goes
Crafty Creations  new
Paper Pretties  use a sentiment as the focal point
Gingersnap Creations  ribbon
Little Darlings Challenges fave colour[pink]

Mr and Mrs

Hi all
 here is another card i have made for trimcraft ...using their fizzy moon decoupage pad called mr and mrs.I have used the glittered  die cut decoupage for the main image .the mirri card was from my stash .The edge punch is a martha stewart punch. The  digi sentiment is from fairydustcrafts.and the ribbon and pearls are from meiflower crafts


challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [papers anddie cut decoupage]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers and decoupage]
Fairy Tale something new
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.papercreationsink die cuts/punches [entry 3  of 3 ]
lexiscreations. anything goes
anythingchallenge. anything goes [final entry]
.papertakeweekly. die cuts and cute
Crafty Bloggers Network anything but square
Crafty Boots new beginnings
Cupcake Craft  something new
Unstampabelles  anything goes
Gingerloft  anything goes

my candy draw....WINNER UPDATED

Hi all
I thought it was about time i had a candy draw for my followers....so here is an oriental themed candy for you .it consists of
1 dragon stamp
2 ink pads[gold and silver]
22 topper cards
twine
6 oriental peel off sheets
6 a4 backing papers
7 decoupage sheets
10  handmade beaded hat pins
i will also add some ribbons

all you have to do is become a follower and add your name to linky below.you don't have to post about it or add  it to your sidebar if you don't wish too...those with no blogs ....add a comment and i will add you to the draw
I will draw a winner when i get back from my jolly hols on the 25th jan,i will post it anywhere in the world too ,so go on  have a go
good luck everyone
 the winner by random draw is

Enter a lower limit:
Enter an upper limit:
Random Number:

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THE WINNER IS NO 16 .....C
EMAIL ME AT lalkhamt@yahoo.co.uk  AND I WILL SEND YOUR GOODIES OUT TO YOU

Make a Wish

Hi  all
Here is a[ sort of ]stepper card  i have made using my newest digi from mo manning....she is called "make a wish"...ever so easy to colour and oh so cute.
I have used the stunning new paper pad i had from trimcraft ...by first edition and it is called dreamcatcher...it is glittered,foiled,embossed and vibrant.
I have coloured with promarkers,added card candy that i cioloured so they would match.
The gorgeous ribbon and buckle is from meiflower crafts
The flowers are from mulberry crafts
The swirls are made using a TH die and the stamped  sentiment is from a stampin up set called from the heart

challenges entered
Bronte and Bella's Challenge anything goes with a mo manning image
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [papers and digi]
challengeupyourlife. bingo[purple,die cuts sparkle]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers  and digi]
Fairy Tale something new
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
One Stitch At A Time use embellishments
Catch The Bug anything goes
Crafty Emma anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.papercreationsink die cuts/punches [entry 2  of 3 ]
.stampsruschallenges. anything goes/what did you get for xmas[new papers and digi]
lexiscreations. anything goes
anythingchallenge. anything goes
.papertakeweekly. die cuts and cute

Friendship card

Hi all
 here is an easel  card i have made for trimcraft ...I have used my new , gorgeous first edition papers called new leaf.
I used the tim holtz tattered floral die  for the flowers,TH elegant flourishes die for the swirls,a stampin up punch for the bird and leaves,a martha stewart edge punch,ribbon and pearls from meiflower crafts[who have a 25% sale throughout the whole store at the moment]
The sentiment is from fairydustcrafts

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [papers]
challengeupyourlife. bingo[ribbons,die cuts,buttons]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers ]
Fairy Tale something new
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
hotshotcraft.blogspot. easels
Dream Valley Challenges  anything goes
One Stitch At A Time  use embellishments
That Craft Place  buttons and bows
Catch The Bug  anything goes
Crafty Emma  anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.papercreationsink die cuts/punches [1 entry  of 3 ]
.stampsruschallenges. anything goes/what did you get for xmas[new papers]

LOTV mega candy alert

Hi all
just a quick post to let you all know that Lilly Of The Valley are offering one lucky crafter 12 stamps as blog candy ....yes 12 stamps so pop over here and add your name to the list.to be drawn 15th jan
good luck everyone
tracey x