Daring Card Makers-Butterflies....

This is my entry for the DCM http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/ challenge for this week,the theme is Butterflies.
The stamp is Hampton Arts,Butterfly Grid.The Bazzil pink card I ran through the Bigshot with the swirls Cuttlebug emb folder,I inked the card edges in blk & pink.The ribbon across btm & looped at side of image is Doodlebug cupcake.
The fabby blk & wht butterfly at the btm was sent to me by Marlene in PIF Candy (still using it all up,Marlene!!! xxx)Nearly forgot,the sentiment stamp is by Elzybells.
I really like this colour combination,Blk,Wht & Pink.
Thanx for looking :o)x

4X4 Families...

Hello!!!
This weeks challenge on 4x4 blog is families.I couldn't really find anything appropriate,then found these cute ducks gathering dust,lol!!!!
I ran card through my Bigshot with the swiss dot cuttlebug emb folder,then inked all edges & ran over raised pattern,I rather like this effect :o),coloured image with Berol brush pens,drew stitching round edges,finally I added the metal K& Co family greeting with 2 blk brads.
All in all I think it all fell into place quite well!!!!

Tilda & Co Challenge Blog

Tilda & Co Challenge Blog

Magnolias....

Not sure if you know,but all the Magnolias are back in stock over at www.theglitterpot.co.uk & www.sirstampalot.co.uk
I know I'm naughty tempting you all & making you spend money,but it makes me feel better if you do,cos I just bought more,LOL!!!! ;O)xxx
Diane

Look u can win H&S stamp!!!!....

If you go over to Katharinas blog http://www.katharina1704.blogspot.com/,she is giving away a fabulous Hanglar & Stanglar image for her birthday!!!!
Katharina makes gorgeous things,so what more do you need?!!!
Get over there & enter this fab competition ;O)x

Black & White...

This is my entry into the Arty Girlz challenge,http://artygirlzchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/challenge-29-black-white.html.It is a black & white theme.I was so inspired by everyones striking cards that I thought I would have a bash myself!!!
The dress stamp is Inkadinkadoo & the scrolls,flower is part of my new b'day stash from Joanna Sheen.Baubles from Stamping Bella,rest from stash.
I have just placed an order over on Funky Kits for the new Rachel Ann Miller stamps,they are adorably cute!
Have a luvly weekend,luv D.:o)xxx

Cute Card Thursday...

Had loads of fun doing this card!!! Aren't they fab,hehe!!! The stamp is PB,papers are freebies,mirrors & rest of stuff from stash.I coloured them with H2O'S & added stickles.
This weeks theme over at CCT is wings,so had to use these ladies,lol!!!
Thankyou everyone who wished me happy b'day,I had a luvly day & enjoyed my pizza,lots!!!!
I got my 1st delivery of b'day money stash today from The Glitterpot,1 set of message stamps,PB lil hippo & a new Tilda.I have placed several orders from diff shops & countries,can't wait for em all to arrive :o)x

Happy Birthday To Me!!!!

Hello!
Havin a luvly birthday,just going to Pizza Hut for our tea,yummy!!!
Got money in my cards,so of course I have spent it on craft goodies :o)
I have got 3 sets of Nestabilities coming from America,£12.50 a set,how cheap is that?!!!! Got new stamps coming too,will show when they arrive,also got more K&Co,cos my fave.
This is this weeks entry into the Tilda&Friends ATC challenge,using a recipe this week,1 bow,2 flowers,3 colours & 4 brads/gems.
Speak soon,Luv,D:o)xxxxx

Tilda & co

Hello!!!
Been a while!!! Had a few days chillin out,but back now raring to go!!!
This is my entry into this weeks Tilda & co challenge,it has to include stitcing,so I have used rub-on stitching & also doodled some.The paper is gorgeous,I came across it at my local craft shop the other day it is Kay & co (wouldn't u know!!!)& it has Sunflowers all over it,which as you know are my faves!!!I coloured her with prismas & sansodor with a brush,as she was stamped on watercolour paper & it is textured.Rest of stuff is from stash.
I also want to say "Happy Birthday,Annie!!!" & this card is for you!!!!
It's my birthday tomorrow,got lots of craft goodies!!!
Have a luvly day,luv D.x :o)

4X4 Oriental...

As I was blog-hopping yesterday I came across the 4x4 site & wasn't quite sure what one was,as in card,ATC?!!! I was rather tempted & curios,but chickened out!!!
Later on I saw Marlene had done a lil card for the same challenge,so that was it I was off!!!
Out came the Woodware Oriental Ladies stamp set & et voila!
She's only diddy,so tried to use lots of colours on her,used h2o's,prismas & stickles.Then emphasised some bits with glaze.
Hope you like her!
Luv,D.X :O)

Cute Card Thursday...Transport

Here is my entry for this week,a sweet lil mouse image by Penny Black (Cheesecake Express).Had fun making this card, as not used anything other than Tildas for quite a while.
I used freebie papers from Simply Cards & Papercraft,they are gorgeous colours,get them while you can!!!
I coloured with Prismas & Sansador,some waterpaints & Stickles.
Flowers & brad from stash.
Have a luvly evening & Thanx for looking! :o)x

Nestabilities...

Hi!
Can you please tell me how you use the Nestabilities?!!!
It is my B'day nxt Wednesday,I will be 42teen!!!!LOL!!! so I was hoping to spend my b'day money on craft stufff!!!!!!!!!!
I like all the matting & layering that you all do, with the Nesties,but I only have the Bigshot,not sure if you can use them on it?Will I need any convertor?
If I buy the lge scallop oval,do I need the lge plain oval to go inside them properley? Is that how it works?
I know I sound FICK (lol!!!),but nowhere has any info on them!
Will be back later with my CCT entry,
TTFN,;o)X

Check this out!!!!

Here is this weeks entry for the Tilda & friends ATC challenge.
The theme is check it out,so I have used checked background paper & I have done my very 1st bit of paper piecing!!!!!1 Yep,all by myself,lol ;o)!!!!
I did Tildas blanket with checked paper too,I was right proud of my lil ol self,teehee!!!
Hope you like her,thanx for lookin :O)x

I got Goblins,woohoo!!!!

I rcvd my prize from the Tilda & Friends ATC challenge!!!!!
It is the Magnolia goblins,William & Martha,plus lots of extra images of flowers,birds,snails,etc....
I totally luv em all,thanx sooo much ladies :o)x
They were stamped & inserted into a gorgeous wallet card,made by Fran,so special thanx to Fran :o)x

We had a really nice meal last night for Holly's birthday.There were 10 of us,all family.The waiters surprised Holly by playing happy birthday & bringing her a dessert with a huge firework in it!!!! She was most embarrased!!!

I had a good craft day yesterday too,very productive,lol!!! Will show later (I have to get Paul to do the technical side of things for me,cos I can't use camera & comp,haha!!!)
I'm waiting for delivery of my new BG Boxer range,so should be exciting!
Right,I'm off to get cracking with this weeks ATC,with a check it out theme,hmmmm....
Thanx for stopping by :o)xxx

Look what I got!!!!....

I got an award from Marlene!!!woohoo!!!
Thanx very much Marlene,I'm still figuring out how to get it over onto my blog!!! i'm not very comp savvy,I'm afraid!!! As soon as I can work it out,I will display it & it means a lot,as I'm still quite new to blogland,so thanx.xxxxx
I would also like to say thanx to everyone for their nice get well messages,it was soo nice to read them & cheered me up no end.xxx
Holly is 21 today,HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOLLY,mwahxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
We are going to our fave restaurant tonight & have a table booked for 10 people,so should be nice evening!!!
I have managed to make a card for Cute Card Thursday,I nearly forgot with being in hospital!!!
I didn't use a Tilda :-O!!! I used Penny Black for a change,Hot but Cool image & Basic Grey Two Scoops papers,as she has an ice cream,good eh!!!lol!!!
The princess rub on is from the matching BG Olio book,bling is K&Co,doodles by me :o)
Have a luvly day :o)x