daisy dreams

pretty in pink

2012-03-17T09:00:00.000Z

Morning all ive got a card i made for crafts and me to show you today ive used the very beautiful cali girl by the mega talented Hannah Lynn ive coloured her with copics and oh yes she was so much fun to colour !! couldnt resist going ultra girlie with all the pink and pearls , ive used my new sewing machine to stitch a frame around her the papers are basic grey kissing booth and the gorgeous pink lace is from creative treasures

image -cali girl by hannah lynn available at crafts and me

medium -copics

papers-basic grey

lace -creative treasures and stash

i will be back this evening with my card for MDUC until then have a lovely saturday

hugs sara x x x

lilac lemon and cream ....

2012-03-14T09:57:00.000Z

morning everyone we have a new challenge at truly scrumptious and this week we have a colour challenge of lilac lemon and cream and are sponsored by bunnyzoes .I have used ballet shoes tilda and painted with distress inks papers are lilybee

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-lilybee

dies-spellbinders ,memory box

flowers woc

hugs sara x x x

spring is in the air blog hop at little darlings

2012-03-14T05:01:00.002Z

Morning everyone little darlings have a brand new collection out today they are called spring is in the air and are super cute so we are having a blog hop to show them off ,you should have arrived here from sheri if not pop back to the start of the hop at little darlings challenge site .

So here is my card i have used 2 beautiful images called Pinwheel and Just hangin out you can get them over at little darlings rubber stamps right now ,ive masked them together and painted with distress ive kept things quite plain for me havent i lol but i wanted to keep the focus on the images i love how they look together so cute !!

as well as the blog hop we are also starting a new challenge at little darlings and the theme is colours of spring really hope you can join us this fortnight

know you need to hop on to the amazing ruby and see what she has for you

and when you reach the end of the hop make sure to leave a comment as there will be a random candy winner (ends 20th march)

hugs sara x x x

butterflies at deep ocean

2012-03-13T20:00:00.003Z

Evening lovelies im here with my dt card for deep ocean where this week our challenge is butterflies ,i have used another gorgeous tilda from the new release and painted with distress inks papers are pion im getting seriously short of these now must stock up !! ive used a piece of tulle and stitched it into a box pleat then hand stitched on little beads and pearls painted a tim holtz frame and crown charm with crackle and finished with lots of white paint the beautiful butterfly is a marianne die

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

paper-pion

die -marianne ,magnolia

frame -tim holtz

flowers -woc ,kort &godt

i will be back in the morning for a little darlings blog hop

entering in
a gem of a challenge-pastels
CES-charm
papertake-for the girls

hugs sara x x x

GDT at Bunnyzoes

2012-03-12T11:52:00.001Z

Morning everyone im a guest at Bunny zoes challenge this month how exciting is that !! the theme this month is right up my street shabby chic i got to choose a stamp from the lovely nikki and of course i had to go with a maggie !! ive painted her with distress inks and the papers are pion ive painted just about everything with white paint and crackle and added a ton of lace well you cant have shabby chic without a bit of lace can you !!

thanks so much for letting me join in this time girls x x x

i hardly ever get round to decorating the inside but seeing as this was a birthday card for my lovely friend kat thought i would finish it properly !!

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-pion

flowers-woc and kort &godt

die-magnolia

sentiment -whimsy

entering in
a gem of a challenge-pastels
allsorts-say it with flowers
bling it on -birthday
creatalicious-lace
stampin for the weekend-pic inspiration
sweet stampin-layers
totally papercrafts-fave things(magnolia ,lace ,distress inks ,flowers)

hugs sara x x x

reach for the stars .....

2012-03-11T15:00:00.002Z

hiya im back again with my dt card for simply magnolia this week we have a nice and easy anything goes challenge and are sponsored by scrapbooking allsorts. I have used one of my fave stamps from the new princes and princesses just love her hair isnt she a sweetie ,ive painted with distress inks and papers are pion ,I made the butterfly using some rose ribbon and beads

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

paper-pion

flowers-woc

sentiment -whimsy

dies-magnolia and marianne

entering in
allsorts-flowers
creatalicious - lace
flutter by wednesday -spring
its a magnolia challenge -2 colours
magnolia-licious-photo insp
the pretty little ribbon shop-spring colours

hugs sara x x x

feminine flair at paper sundaes

2012-03-11T13:00:00.000Z

Afternoon all we have a new challenge at paper sundaes and this week the them is feminine flair so anything girlie and the sponsor is whiff of joy .I have used willow with flower basket and coloured with copics papers are from marianne i found them lurking at the bottom of the pile so a lucky find !!

stamp-woj coloured with copics

papers-marianne

dies-tim holtz ,sizzix,cheery lynne

flowers-woc

hugs sara x x x

in a land far far away.....

2012-03-10T20:00:00.003Z

Evening lovelies its time for a new challenge at MDUC its not my normal week to play but its a bit of a special occasion so we have all joined in this week because its birthday time 3 years ago this weekend mduc was launched and what an amazing challenge it has become i am so honoured to be part of such an fab team there really are the lovliest bunch of girlies in blogland .To celebrate the blog has had a makeover Kylie has done a fab job go check out how cute it is !!

So the theme this week is birthdays and we are sponsored by stampyland ,I have used 4 gorgeous stamps from the new collection i know i say this every time but they really are the cutest arent they !! i have always loved anything magical or fairytale so right up my street !! ive painted with distress inks papers are also magnolia i really hope you can join in with our birthday celebrations this week x

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-magnolia

die-magnolia

sentiment-lotv and comp generated

flowers and twine -woc

entering in
allsorts -say it with flowers
bunnyzoes-celebrations
divas by design-fave things (magnolia's ,distress inks ,pink)
papertake-anything goes
sweet stampin-layers

hugs sara x x x

you make me smile...

2012-03-09T08:00:00.001Z

Morning all its friday thank goodness the weekend is near and i have a lovely new toy to play with so hopefully i will get a chance !! my sewing machine finally ground to a halt to i have treated myself to a lovely super duper computerised one cant wait to have a play !!

anyway ive got my just magnolia card to share today our challenge is blue and white and is sponsored by crafts u love . I have used super cute tilda and teddy and coloured with distress inks papers are also magnolia

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-magnolia

dies-magnolia

sentiment -magnolia

punch -martha stewart

flowers-woc,kort and gort

entering in
sirstampalot-pic inspiration(the gorgeous blue and white paper in kit )
magnolia stamp lovers -punches
wild orchid -3 shapes(heart ,circle doily ,rectangle)

hugs sara x x x

wings...

2012-03-07T09:38:00.001Z

morning all we have a new challenge at crafts and me and this week the theme is wings and things and teresa is sponsoring so the lucky winner can choose 3 digi's from crafts and me .I have used a beautiful image from the mega talented Sara Burrier called Birth of Twilight and coloured her with copics papers are from crafty individuals ive cut around the birdies and popped the image in and finished with some rolled flowers

image -sara burrier available at crafts and me

medium-copics

papers-crafty individuals

die-tim holtz ,spellbinders

entering in
allsorts -spread your wings
craft your passion-anything goes
cute card thursday-signs of spring
my mums craft shop-spring is springing
pollycraft-spring has sprung

hugs sara x x x

with love

2012-03-04T13:00:00.002Z

Afternoon everyone ive got a car for paper sundaes and dream valley to share today at paper sundaes our theme is green and or good luck and we are sponsored by simon says stamp and at dream valley the theme is mothers day ,I have used an older tilda and coloured with distress inks papers are gorgeous pion

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-pion

dies-magnolia and cheery lynne

flowers and charm- woc

hugs sara x x x

stamped with love ....

2012-03-03T20:00:00.001Z

Evening all its time for a new challenge at MDUC and this week we want to see buttons and bows and are sponsored by shop bron , I have used super cute stamping tilda and painted with distress inks papers are from glitz ,ive cut the base shape with a go kreate die

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress ink

papers-glitz

dies-go kreate,magnolia

flowers-woc,kort &godt

sentiment -whimsy

entering in
a gem of a challenge-pastels
CES-flower frenzie
creatalicious-lace
my mums craft shop-throw us some shapes
one stop craft-button it

hugs sara x x x

shaker cards at truly scrumptious

2012-02-29T08:00:00.003Z

Morning all we have a new challenge at truly scrumptious and this week our theme is shaker cards and is sponsored by simon says stamp ,i have used one of last years tilda's and painted with distress inks papers are from first edition ,the gorgeous purple ribbon and flowers are from creative treasures

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-first edition

flowers-creative treasures and kort &godt

ribbon -creative treasures

dies-magnolia marianne and tim holtz

entering in
flutterby wednesday-open
allsorts-your choice
creative inspirations-anything goes
cute card thursday-winged things
magnolia-licious - photo inspiration
paperplay -for a mother
simon says stamp-anything goes
toptip tuesday-stitching

hugs sara x x x

its springtime ...

2012-02-28T20:00:00.001Z

Evening lovelies we have a new challenge at deep ocean and this week our theme is spring wishful thinking if you live in the north of england tho still pretty nasty out there !!! anyways here my card i had a rummage through my poor neglected stamps and came across this little sarah kay cutie so thought i would bring her out to play !! ive painted with distress inks and papers are from k&co that ive had for ages oooooh get me using up old stash eh !!!lol

stamp-sarah kay coloured with distress inks

papers-kay & co

flowers-woc

die-tim holtz

hugs sara x x x

tilda blowing bubbles......

2012-02-26T15:00:00.003Z

Hi again im back with my card for simply magnolia this week our theme is bling and bows and we are sponsored by creative treasures . I have used the gorgeous tilda blowing bubbles love her little floaty dress i've painted with distress inks papers are also magnolia ,of course it doesnt show on the pic but the flowers are sparkly and ive added lots of little blingy dots !!!

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-magnolia

dies-magnolia ,tim holtz memory box and cheery lynne

flowers -woc and kort and godt

hugs sara x x x

circles at paper sundaes

2012-02-26T13:00:00.001Z

Afternoon all ive got 2 cards to share today the first is for paper sundaes where our new challenge is circles and is sponsored by stamp and create.I have used a wee stamp image and coloured with copics ,the gorgeous papers and tag are digi designs by my lovely teamie at truly scrumptious michele she has some stunning papers on her site go check them out HERE

stamp-wee stamps coloured with copics

papers-michele roos

flowers-woc

punch-leonne em

hugs sara x x x

a secret world ....

2012-02-25T18:54:00.001Z

Evening everyone hope you are all well ,ive got some exciting news to share with my card tonight a few weeks ago i got an email from Teresa from crafts and me asking me if i would like to join her design team and seeing as its one of my fave stores there was no way i was saying no to that !!! so here is my first card i have used 2 images from the amazing sara burrier teas and sandwiches and dear diary i was just going to use one but when i sat down to colour i thought hmmm i wonder what it would look like if i combined the 2 so i had a play on my graphics program and came up with this little scene , i dont think i have grown out of the fairy at the bottom of the garden thing !!!! i spent most of my childhood looking for this secret world !!! i have coloured with copics, crocheted the flower and amazingly haven't used any dp's just used a background stamp !!

digi stamps-sara burrier at crafts and me

flowers-crocheted and woc

dies -magnolia and cheery lynne

entering in
4 crafty chicks-photo insp( i used red and cream )
allsorts -anything goes
creatalicious-lace
cute card thursday-winged things
lollipop-anything goes

hugs sara x x x

once upon a time....

2012-02-24T08:00:00.002Z

Morning all yay thank goodness its friday my OH started a new job this week and its longer hours plus he has been away on a course so ive not had much time to get crafty and ive got a new tilda sitting on my desk waiting to be inked making it worse !!! so roll on the weekend !!

anyway onto my card for today we have a new challenge at just magnolia and this week we would like to see a doily it can be shop bought or die cut and we have 2 great sponsors this week jacobi and the ribbon girl .I have used fairytale tilda and masked her with her castle ive painted with distress inks and used papers from magnolia ,the gorgeous pink rose ribbon actually started as a headband from primark don't you just love bargains you can chop up !!!

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-magnolia

dies-magnolia

sentiment -magnolia

flowers-woc and kort &godt

entering in
allsorts-anything goes
creatalicious -lace
cute card thursday-winged things
divas by design -bling it (glitter on wings and flowers)
magnolia stamp lovers-fairytale
moving along with the times-lots of layers
stamp with fun -shapes
stampin for the weekend-bingo(pink lace flowers)
totally gorgeous-lace

hugs sara x x x

use pearls at little darlings

2012-02-22T05:01:00.001Z

Morning lovelies its time for a new challenge at little darlings and this week our theme is to use pearls on your project so nice and easy peasy!! I have used one of the super sweet new release cutie pies this one is called what a sweetheart and you can get her along with all the others at little darlings rubber stamps . I have used lots of gorgeous goodies that came in my dt pack from the lovely angie including these stunning papers from basic grey (too delish or words !!) and the beautiful lace ,i also got a length of the most stunning rose ribbon but couldn't bring myself to use much up so only chopped off one flower !!!

stamp cutie pies from little darlings

medium-copics

papers-basic grey kissing booth

flowers and raffia -woc and kort & godt

punch-martha stewart

die-magnolia

hugs sara x x x

just for men

2012-02-19T16:00:00.002Z

Here i am again last card for today !! at dream valley the challenge this week is just for men and is sponsored by bugaboo , ive used sweet little fishing edwin and when i was looking through my stamps for something for him to sit on came across this one id forgotten i had ooops !!! made for the job i thought ,i also added in the sign post for good measure !! !! ive painted with distress inks and used papers from maja

now im totally out of my comfort zone without flowers and i needed to add something so i crocheted a little circle and popped a button on

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-maja

dies-magnolia and spellbinders

twine and charm -woc

entering in
here come the boys -vintage
magnolia-licious-blue and brown
stamptacular-charm

hugs sara x x x

yippee lovely hanglar only is back !!!

2012-02-19T14:00:00.003Z

Im back again this time with a card for lovely hanglar only ,we are back after a break and we have a fab new design team so we are all really excited to get going again ,the challenge this week is a nice and easy anything goes , we have made a few changes to the challenge and we are now having regular sponsors starting this week with The Ribbon Girl ,have a look at what they are very generously offering as the prize worth digging out those hAnglars eh !!!

so onto my card ,well i must admit ive not inked a hanglar since we had our last challenge at the end of last year so i sat with them all in front of me and couldn't decide which to use so i went with the make a step card bung loads on option !!

stamps -hanglar ,tree magnolia

dies-magnolia

punch -martha stewart

flowers-prima

entering in
cute card thursday-flower power
allsorts-anything goes
4craftychicks-doubles (butterflies)

hugs sara x x x

birthdays at paper sundaes

2012-02-19T13:00:00.002Z

Afternoon all ive got a busy bloggy day today 3 dt cards !! the first is for paper sundaes where the theme is birthday's and is sponsored by lili of the valley ,ive used one of the gorgeous images designed by molly harrison last year ive coloured her with copics and the papers are k&co

stamp-lili of the valley coloured with copics

papers-k&co

dies- spellbinders

flowers-handcut and rolled

punch-ek success and martha stewart

hugs sara x x x

a vintage postcard ...

2012-02-18T20:00:00.002Z

Evening all we have a new challenge at MDUC and this week our lovely kylie has created a fab sketch for us and we are sponsored by tilda's town , i used go kreate dies to make the base my little scene is coloured with distress inks papers are pion and ive finished off with some gorgeous lace and flowers from creative treasures

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-pion

flowers-creative treasures and woc

lace -creative treasures

entering in
allsorts-anything goes
creatalicious-lace
cute card thursday-flower power
die-ing for a challenge-anything goes

hugs sara x x x

pretty as a princess ???

2012-02-17T10:05:00.000Z

morning everyone ive actually a non dt card to share today !! i know amazing eh !! my OH has had a few weeks off work si ive had extra crafty time and i am well ahead with all my dt stuff so i just sat and coloured this gorgeous saturated canary image for fun isnt she gorgeous i love her little dress ,ive coloured with copics and the papers are really old mme from the bottom of my paper stash !!

the beautiful lace was a pressie from my lovely friend kat thank you sweetie x x x

image -saturated canary coloured with copics

papers-mme

ribbon and charm -ebay

i will be back tomorrow with my mduc card

hugs sara x x x

all creatures great and small

2012-02-15T09:00:00.002Z

morning everyone we have a new challenge at truly scrumptious and this week our theme is all creatures great and small and we are sponsored by lili of the valley ,ive used a very sweet little bunny stamp called gift wrapped and coloured with copics , the card base is made with go kreate dies the gorgeous box pleat ribbon and lace are from creative treaures

**** dont forget we have a dt call on at the moment at truly scrumptious pop over and link up if you fancy joining a fab team ****

stamp-lotv coloured with copics

papers-tulip

ribbon/lace- creative treasures

flowers-woc

dies-magnolia and cheery lynne

hugs sara x x x

best friends....

2012-02-14T20:00:00.001Z

Evening all hope you are all well ive got my dt card for deep ocean tonight our new theme is a colour challenge pink and brown .Ive used this cute duo from sweet crazy love and coloured with copics papers are from glitz

stamp-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-glitz pretty in pink

dies -cheery lynne ,magnolia ,memory box

flowers -woc and kort &godt

sentiment -magnolia

hugs sara x x x

a special wish ...

2012-02-14T09:00:00.001Z

morning all ive got a gdt card to share today the lovely girls at top tip tuesday asked me to guest and this week they have a fab theme of magical/mystical fantasy and have 3 great sponsors simon says stamp , ooh la la creations and stamp fairy ,the team were lucky enough to be given some fab images to play with from stamp fairy ive used barry angel how sweet is he !!! ive coloured him with prisma pencils papers are basic grey

image-stamp fairy coloured with prisma pencils

papers-basic grey

dies-magnolia ,spellbinders

flowers-woc

lace -primas and local store

hope you can pop over and check out the challenge i believe Elaine has a fab card tutorial to share

thanks for asking me to guest top tip tuesday girls x x

hugs sara x x x

colour challenge at simply magnolia

2012-02-12T15:00:00.002Z

Hiya im back again with another card this one is for simply magnolia where we have a colour challenge this week and thats red and/or pink and white and our sponsor is tilda's town . Ive masked tilda with an older stamp and coloured with distress inks papers are from tilda

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-tilda

dies-magnolia , tim holtz

flowers-woc ,kort and godt

punch-martha stewart

entering in
stampalot -in the garden
papertake-anything goes
ces-layers
craft us crazy-anything goes

hugs sara x x x

sundae bar....at paper sundaes

2012-02-12T13:00:00.002Z

Afternoon all todays challenge at paper sundaes is one of my faves our sundae bar and this time you can use 2 or more from blue ,cream ,distressing and pearls and our sponsor this week is Elisabeth Bell . When it came to choosing a stamp there was only one choice really i love all of elisabeth's images but daisy had always been my fave ,ive coloured her with distress inks papers are mme and ive used all 4 toppings hope you can join us this week

stamp-daisy by elisabeth bell -coloured with distress inks

papers-mme

flowers-woc

dies-creelies ,tim holtz,magnolia

entering in
stamptacular-pearls and lace
stampin for the weekend-photo inspiration
creative craft-bingo (flowers lace blue)
allsorts -free and easy
craft your days away -stitching

hugs sara x x x

Happy Birthday Angie !!!

2012-02-10T10:47:00.000Z

Hi all im back again to say a very big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Angie Hunt she is a dream to work with at little darlings and as a way to show her how much we all lurrrrrrve her a few of us have put together some cards and special birthday wishes so.....

happy birthday to you

happy birthday dear angie

happy birthday to you !!!

and here is what i made i have used flowers for you from the brand new cutie pies hope you have a very special day angie

you can check out what the others made here

janiel cabio ruby diana sharon patti jo alberto angela suzanne barb

hugs sara x x x

pink pearls and lace...

2012-02-10T08:00:00.002Z

morning all its friday so that means another challenge at just magnolia and this week our lovely Mo has chosen the gorgeous theme of pink pearls and lace and we have 2 sponsors letraset and the cutting cafe .I have used tilda with love letter gotta love that hair !! she is coloured with distress inks and papers are pion

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-pion

dies-magnolia ,spellbinders

flowers -woc

entering in
simon says stamp-love is in the air
paperplay-love letters
magnolia-licioushighlites-shabby chic
its a magnolia challenge-valentines
fussy and fancy-with all my heart
fab n funky-love is in the air
divas by design-love is in the air
cute card thursday-pink valentine
creative inspirations-lots of love
bunny zoes-photo insp
addicted to stamps-valentines

hugs sara x x x

DT call at Truly Scrumptious

2012-02-09T10:11:00.000Z

Morning everyone just a quick post to let you know about a dt call at truly scrumptious we are looking for 3 new team members so pop over and link up your blog if you fancy being part of a fab team

i will back tomorrow with my just magnolia card

hugs sara x x x

cutie pie blog hop

2012-02-08T05:01:00.003Z

Morning everyone today is the day little darlings release a new range of stamps ...cutie pies and to celebrate we are having a blog hop you should have arrived here from Beate's blog if you havent started from the beginning pop back to the little darlings challenge blog and check out all the gorgeous creations by the design team and amazing guest designers and there is a fab prize for a lucky winner so have fun !!

I have 2 projects to show you the first is a door hanger i made for my son using Me and my teddy bear which i have coloured with copics

stamp-little darlings cutie pie coloured with copics

papers-mme

stars and base shape handcut

the second is a card using the so so cute Ballerinas ive coloured with copics again

stamp-little darlings cutie pies coloured with copics

papers- lillybee

flowers -woc and kort &godt

you can get both of the cuties at Angie's store now which by the way has a new name..... Little Darlings rubber stamps !!!

dont forget we also have a new challenge starting today which is favourite embellishments so pop your entry on over at the little darlings challenge blog and you could be in our top 3 and win a fab prize

so now you need to hop over to the lovely Dena and see what she has to show you

hugs sara x x x

valentines blog candy ....

2012-02-07T18:59:00.000Z

Evening all just a quick post to show you some yummy candy Tracy has at creative treasures pop over and leave a comment and it could be yours !!

another couple of reminders while im here ..... there are 2 days left to join in the dt call at lovely hanglar only you can check it out HERE

also hope you will join us on the little darlings blog hop tomorrow seriously cute stamps !!!

hugs sara x x x

use lace at oldie but a goodie

2012-02-07T08:00:00.003Z

Morning all we have a new challenge at oldie but a goodie and its my turn to pick the theme so this week we want to see lace on your projects and we are sponsored by bugaboo . I have used a little lotv cutie and coloured her with copics im not sure about the papers ive had them for years found half a pad lurking at the bottom of the paper mountain !!! think either dcwv or k&co, the base card is cut with a grand nestie die

stamp-lotv coloured with copics

papers- ? dcvw

die-marianne ,cheery lynne

flowers-creative treasures ,kort & godt

entering in
lili's little fairies -spring colours
papertake-anything goes
paperplay-get in shape
CES-wings
allsorts-free and easy

hugs sara x x x

little darlings news....!!

2012-02-06T12:23:00.000Z

Hi all just a quick post to tell you some fabby news from little darlings .....angie is releasing a new line of characters called cutie pies and to celebrate we are having a blog hop on feb 8th with lots of great guest designers joining in

the hop starts at the little darlings challenge blog on wednesday so come join us and check them out !!!

here is a sneak of one of the cards i made with these little cuties!!

also dont forget we are having a dt call at lovely hanglar only there are 3 more days left to enter so pop over and check it out HERE

hugs sara x x x

valentines at dream valley

2012-02-05T15:00:00.002Z

Hi all im back again with my dt for dream valley this week our theme is valentines ,ive used another saturated canary image and coloured with copics ,however much i like doing the pretty girly pinks and reds for valentines i fancied a change so ive gone for a purple and lime combo sounds hideous i know but i think it works for a fun card !! the papers are lillybee and ive just cut out the hearts and circles by hand the gorgeous lace flowers and button are from creative treasures

image-saturated canary coloured with copics

papers-lillybee

lace,flowers buton-creative treasures

entering in
crafts and me-brighten up your day
fab and funky-use a digi
lollipop-anything goes
one stop crafts-for the one i love
craft your days away-get stitchy
secret crafter-hugs and kisses

hugs sara x x x

c.a.s at paper sundaes ...

2012-02-05T13:00:00.001Z

yes thats right ive done cas !!!! omgosh how much did i panic when i saw the theme for this week at paper sundaes was clean and simple i like other peoples cas cards but when it comes to making them its definitely not for me although i actually quite like how this one turned out( not enough for me to ditch the embellies again tho !!) we are sponsored this week by simon says stamp.I have used a saturated canary image and coloured with copics ,ive just realised as im typing this i didnt use any dp's so no flowers hardly any embellies and no dp !!! ......GULP !!!!! on the other hand once the image was coloured i made it up in 5 mins not the usual 2 hours so thats a plus point !!!

image -saturated canary coloured with copics

sentiment - sentiments 4 you

ribbon-papermaia

hugs sara x x x

love is in the air ....

2012-02-04T20:00:00.003Z

Evening all its time for a new challenge at MDUC and this week our theme is love is in the air and our sponsor is shop bron im loving all these love themes around at the moment cant get enough of the gorgeous new stamps still a couple i need to get tho !! Ive used tilda with heart chain and coloured with distress inks papers are the very beautiful from the heart from pion

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-pion

sentiment -magnolia

dies-magnolia

flowers-woc and kort &godt

entering in
tomic-valentine and hearts
delicious doodles-all loved up
by the cute and girly-love is in the air
bling it on -love is all around

hugs sara x x x

hugs and kisses...

2012-02-01T09:00:00.005Z

morning everyone ive got my truly scrumptious dt card today our challenge this week is love and hearts and we are sponsored by simon says stamp I have used koala hug tilda how sweet is she love love love her !! ive coloured with distress inks and papers are maja

dont forget we are having a dt call at lovely hanglar only pop over HERE and check it out !!!

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-maja

sentiment -lotv

dies-magnolia

flowers-woc and kort & godt

entering in
divas by design -anything goes
allsorts-hearts
craft your days away-distressing
creative craft -bingo (ribbon -flower ribbon cut up,brown ,flowers)
cupcake-recycle( lace is from an old skirt)
magnolia mania-anything goes
magnolia stamp lovers-twine

hugs sara x x x

you've stolen my heart ....

2012-01-31T20:00:00.002Z

Evening all we have a new challenge at deep ocean and this week our theme is love you . I have used a gorgeous saturated canary image and coloured with copics papers are mme .

image-saturated canary coloured with copics

papers-mme

sentiment -magnolia

flowers-woc

entering in
allsorts-1 or more hearts
lollipop-anything goes
make it colourful-shading red
pollycraft-favourite things(flowers,lace)
top tip tuesday-valentines

hugs sara x x x

DT call at Lovely Hanglar Only

2012-01-30T09:14:00.000Z

Morning lovely bloggers im here with some news today as you may know we had a break from challenges at lovely hanglar only but now we have put together a new team and will be restarting very soon but first we are having a dt call to find 2-3 more members so if you love hanglars and want to be part of a fab team pop over HERE and grab the details the call will be running for 10 days

hugs sara x x x

hearts and love ...

2012-01-29T16:50:00.001Z

Afternoon im back with my dt for card for simply magnolia this week we have a fab theme of hearts and love and are sponsored by the ribbon girl. Ive used another cutie from the new collection and coloured with distress inks papers are mme

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-mme

sentiment -magnolia

flowers-woc and kort &godt

dies-magnolia

entering in

fussy and fancy-polka dots
simon says stamp-anything goes
totally tilda-pink and red valentines

hugs sara x x x

valentines.....

2012-01-29T13:00:00.002Z

Afternoon all we its sunday so that means a new challenge at paper sundaes and this week our theme is valentines ,we are sponsored by the fabby tickled pink who very generously gave us some images to play with ive used aphrodite willow and coloured her with copics papers are mme

stamp-tickled pink coloured with copics

papers-mme

punch-martha stewart

lace and doily -creative treasures

entering in
4 crafty chicks-pins
allsorts-hearts
craft your days away -distressing
cute card thursday -you're a gem
one stop craft challenge-stitching

hugs sara x x x

you brighten my day...

2012-01-28T08:00:00.002Z

Morning lovely bloggers ive got a saturated canary card today,another of the images i coloured at christmas , i am gradually working my way through the mountain of krista's gorgeous images i have and have kept to my word about not getting anymore untill i have coloured them all ( see kat i can do it !!! whoooo hooo!!) ,she is coloured with copics and the papers are Tilda . I have added some gorgeous lace Tracy at creative treasures sent me i gathered 2 pieces together and added some tiny beads as i went and also some cherry blossoms and roses

image-saturated canary coloured with copics

papers-tilda

flowers-creative treasures ,woc,prima

lace-creative treasures

die-memory box

entering
bunnyzoes-pic inspiration
charisma cardz-pretty in pink
craft your days away-distressing
crafts and me-pink and sparkly
papertake-happy highlights

hugs sara x x x

sketch at just magnolia

2012-01-27T08:00:00.002Z

morning everyone its time for a new challenge at just magnolia and this week we have a fab sketch by our lovely Jane and are sponsored by All that scraps and The ribbon girl so lots of goodies up for grabs this week .I have used tilda with daisy and coloured her with distress inks papers are lillybee

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

paper-lillybee

dies -magnolia ,spellbinders and memory box

flowers-woc

sentiment-paper make up

entering in
addicted to stamps-summer in winter
creative inspirations-anything goes
cute card thursday-you're a gem
fab n funky -pic inspiation
mooving along with the times-blooming marvellous
paperplay-lovely lace
simon says stamp-anything goes
totally papercrafts-pearls and lace

hugs sara x x x

make a wish...

2012-01-25T10:00:00.000Z

Morning all if got my dt card for little darlings to share today but before i get to that i have the winner of my paper sundaes blog hop prize to announce

drawn by random org the winner is

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87 julie

if you email me your address i'll get it in the post for you

sara.winter@mail.com

now onto this weeks challenge at little darlings ,we have a great theme this week and thats to use polka dots ,i have used this cute little guy called catch a falling star and coloured with copics the papers are a bit of a mix i think some are 7 gypsies maybe an odd mme and one i made myself with a fab dotty background stamp !!!

stamp-little darlings

papers-7 gypsies ,mme

flowers-handmade

hugs sara x x x

you are my heart...

2012-01-24T09:29:00.002Z

Morning we have a new challenge at oldie but a goodie and this week we want to see hearts so a nice easy one !! sponsor this week is robyns fetish stamps. I have used 2 magnolia cuties from last year and masked them with the heart background and coloured in black and white with copics the papers are mme ,I used a magnolia so wrapped die to make a tag that pulls out so a greeting could be written .

stamps-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-mme
sentiment -magnolia

dies-magnolia and spellbinders

flowers-woc

entering in
stamptacular-spots
stamp with fun-cute vintage
magnolia-licious-photo inspiration
cupcake-love
just us girls-colour challenge

hugs sara x x x

national colours

2012-01-21T20:00:00.001Z

Evening lovely bloggers its time for another challenge at MDUC and we this week we want to see your creations made with the colours of your national flag how fun eh !! if you could tell us what the colours are on your flag and which country that would be fab ,we have our regular sponsor tildas town so join in the fun and you could win a great prize .I have used 2 stamps from crazy love and coloured with distress inks papers are maja

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-maja

dies-magnolia ,marianne

flowers-woc

entering in

polycraft -bingo(diecuts ,lace pearls)

moving along with the times-wings

make it colourful-blades of grass

craft your days away-distressing

4 crafty chics-summer in january

hugs sara x x x

dream a little dream ...

2012-01-20T10:41:00.002Z

Morning all ive got a saturated canary card to share today love love love this image she is so much fun to colour with that gorgeous hair and dress ,i actually coloured her over christmas i took advantage of my dt's being quiet to just sit and colour lots of images ...sooooooo much fun !! then a few days ago this beautiful paper pad came through my door ive been looking everywhere for it then get a tip off there were some on ebay so off i ran !!!! (waves at Kat !!) arent they perfect together such gorgeous colours and to add to it yesterday i get a dt package from tracy at creative treasures full of scrummy scrummy goodies which are perfect for this card so on they go !! Tracy sent me the most beautiful box pleat ribbon which i decided to make into flowers and ive also used cherry blossoms and asters if you havent had a nosey around creative treasures go check it out its scrummy trust me !!!

image -saturated canary colour with copics

papers-glitz

flowers and ribbon-creative treasures

dies-memory box,spellbinders

sentiment -craft individuals

entering in
saturated canary -diecuts
paperplay-ribbon
moving along with the times-wings
flutterby wednesday-open
fab n funky -bingo (top line)
cute card thursday-music and dance
a gem of a challenge-photo inspiration

i will be back tomorrow with my mduc card

hugs sara x x x

A new DT and a scrummy giveaway !!

2012-01-18T19:08:00.001Z

Evening all ive just popped back to share some news , i got an email a few days ago from Tracy from Creative Treasures asking if i would like to be on her DT..... hmmmm i would get to use scrummy goodies from her gorgeous shop ...a no brainer really of course i said ooooh yes please !!

Tracy is giving away some scrummy goodies have a look !!

1m Dotty Ribbon Pink,1m Dotty Ribbon Burgundy, 1m Dotty Ribbon Brown, 1m Daisy Lace, 1m Pink May Arts Lace, 1m 10mm White May Arts Lace, 1m 20mm White May Arts Lace, 1m Silky Crush Ribbon, 5 Spotty Pink Buttons, 5 Pink Sheer Blooms, 5 Cherry Blossoms, 10 Paper Doilies

just pop over and leave a comment here to be in with a chance to win

thanks so much for asking me Tracy

hugs sara x x x

something forgotten

2012-01-18T10:16:00.001Z

morning all we have a new challenge at truly scrumptious and this time we would like you to use something forgotten ie something you bought ages ago and is still in its wrapper lol or just something you havent used for a while or had just forgotten you had .We have a fab sponsor this week whiff of joy so a great reason to have a play and see what you can find .I have used dare to dream by whiff of joy and coloured her with distress inks i havent used this stamp for ages so she is my something forgotten ,the base shape i made with one of tim's on the edge dies and i have used papers that were a present from my lovely friend kat arent they beautiful thank you so much kat x

stamp-whiff of joy coloured with distress inks

papers -crafty individuals

dies-tim holtz and spellbinders

punch-martha stewart

flowers-woc

crochet butterfly-local shop

entering in
stampalot-monochromatic
pollycraft-bingo (flowers,punch,pearls)
creative inspirations-fave colour plus white
bunnyzoes-photo inspiration

hugs sara x x x

wish

2012-01-17T20:00:00.001Z

Evening everyone ive got my dt card for deep ocean tonight this week our theme is sparkling so a fab excuse to get out the bling !! i have used a beautiful image by sara burrier and coloured her with copics she was a dream to colour i love these images definitely a few more i need in my collection !! i had fun making the flower id seen a few tutorials around for making them by basically burning with a heat tool so thought id have a play have so say lovin them !!! there are lots of sparkly gems but of course you cant see them on the photo too well !!

image -lady of opal by sara burrier

coloured with -copics

papers-mme

flowers-handmade and woc

sentiment ticket -tim holtz

dies -magnolia

entering in

the ribbon girl-pink and blue

papertake-buttons bows bling and bloom

paperplay-stitches

moving along with the times-spots or stripes

crafts and me -anything goes

hugs sara x x x

blog hop at paper sundaes

2012-01-15T13:00:00.003Z

Afternoon everyone its our birthday at paper sundaes so we are having a blog hop to celebrate there are loads of prizes up for grabs as well as some extra along the way we have all made a card by choosing our favourite previous challenge at paper sundaes , no prizes for guessing i chose the magnolia week !!! ive used one of last springs cuties along with the balloons from the current release and coloured with distress inks papers are also magnolia .I made the heart with triple embossing and then stamped a magnolia swirl stamp into it messy but fun !!!

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers -magnolia

dies-magnolia

punch-x cut

flowers-woc and kort and godt

sentiment-magnolia

entering in
the dutch magnolia chickies -flowers and buttons
stamptacular-texture (embossed heart and cheesecloth)
paperplay-stitches
lollipop-anything new(magnolia flower die)
fab n funky-recycle (made heart from box packaging)
creative inspirations -swirls and pearls

now for the hop details you should have arrived here from LISA'S blog if you lose your way pop back to the challenge blog and pick up the hop from the list , you need to comment on each blog and pick up a word then put them all together and leave the sentence in a comment back at the challenge to be in with a chance to win a fab prize

you will also find some of the blogs along the way are offering prizes and i am offering a mystery goodie bag of crafty stash to a random commenter

the word you need from me is ROCKS

now hop on to SHANA

hugs sara x x x

with love ..

2012-01-15T09:00:00.002Z

Morning all we have a new challenge at simply magnolia and this week our theme is anything but a card and we are sponsored by scrapbooking allsorts. I decided to make a little hanging heart i crocheted the heart and stamped tilda onto some canvas paper and coloured with copics then added some dotty ribbon and flowers popped it in a cellophane bag and closed with one of the new magnolia so wrapped dies

stamp-magnolia coloured with copics

die-magnolia

flowers-woc

entering in
simon says stamp-spots /stripes
pollycraft-anything but a card
papertake-diecuts
one stop crafts-spots and ribbon
moving along with the times-spots/stripes
magnolia-licious highlites-anything goes

hugs sara x x x

sketch time at just magnolia

2012-01-13T08:00:00.001Z

Morning all its friday so that means a new challenge at just magnolia this week we have a sketch for you and are sponsored by 7 kids college fund who are offering a fab prize .I have used another cutie from the sweet crazy love collection still working my way through them all !! ive coloured her with copics and the papers are mme

stamps-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-mme

flowers-woc

dies-spellbinders and tim holtz

hugs sara x x x

cherish...

2012-01-11T10:17:00.001Z

Morning everyone we have a new challenge at little darlings and this week we simply want to see your favourite colours so nice and easy i have used one of the older stamps called going for a ride its such a gorgeous stamp it was the one that first caught my eye when angie first released them so had to get this one out to colour ,ive also used an alota background stamp i love that you can mix and match different stamp companies to get different looks .Ive coloured with copics and made the cloud background with inks the papers are maja and the base shape was cut with go kreate dies .Hope you can play along this week we are now picking a top 3 and all 3 get a fab prize from angie at love to stamp so well worth having a go

stamps-little darlings and alota coloured with copics

paper-maja

flowers woc

dies-magnolia ,go kreate spellbinders

entering in
wild orchid- anything goes
papertake-die cuts
cupcake-something new (magnolia flower die)

hugs sara x x x

wild thing

2012-01-08T15:00:00.002Z

hiya im back again with my card for dream valley where we have a nice and easy anything goes ,i have used my super cute new tilda im not usually one for animal prints but how cute is she !!! i have no idea what the papers are just a lucky find in my vast paper mountain !!

stamp-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-no idea but maybe dcwv ????

sentiment-magnolia

dies-magnolia and nesties

garland- magnolia

flowers -made with various punches

entering in
one stop craft-bingo(distressing ,ribbon,flowers)
fussy and fancy-animal print
pollycraft-punch it
simon says stamp-new(stamp ,die)
tiptop tuesday-anything goes
crafty emma -anything goes

hugs sara x x x

saturated colours

2012-01-08T13:00:00.002Z

Hiya this is my first of 2 posts today, at paper sundaes our new challenge is called saturated colours and is sponsored by our brand new sponsor yep saturated canary how fab is that we were all so happy when we found out krista had agreed to sponsor love love love her images they are so much fun to colour ,i chose to use penny and have coloured her with copics

image -saturated canary coloured with copics

papers- mme

sentiment-hampton art and paper make up (i think !!)

flowers-woc

entering in
abc-g is or green ( recycled cardboard heart)
stampavie and more-hearts
crafts and me-anything goes
addicted to stamps-colour blue

hugs sara x x x

tilda wall hanging

2012-01-07T20:00:00.001Z

Evening everyone we have our first challenge of the year at MDUC and its a nice and easy anything goes and the sponsor is shop bron . We had a secret santa going at mduc and i was so lucky to receive this fab chipboard frame set so thought id have a little play with it , ive used 4 of the gorgeous new stamps it was a bit fiddly to get them all in the right place and masked for the frame but i got there eventually !! they are coloured with distress inks and ive used crackle paint on the frame

entering in

the dutch magnolia chickies-anything but a card

papertake-anything goes

delicious doodles-all things new(frame and stamps)

cute card thursday-whats new(frame and stamps)

crafts and me-anything goes

hugs sara x x x

gremlins in the system !!!

2012-01-07T14:50:00.000Z

just a quickie to say looks like one of my emails has been hacked several people have got dodgy emails with links to goodness know what !! i will get my OH to look at it when he gets home later as i dont have a clue just thought i would warn you so you dont open it
i will be back this evening with a mduc project
hugs sara x x x

sending hugs...

2012-01-04T09:54:00.001Z

Morning all my card today is for deep ocean where the theme is lots of white and also for truly scrumptious where we are back from our break with the fab theme of shabby pastels and paint and michele has lined up some amazing sponsors for the year starting this week with Bunny zoes . I have used one of the gorgeous new magnolia stamps and coloured her with distress inks papers are pion and ive painted all the edges and flowers with white paint and the metal corner and heart were painted with crackle paint

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-pion

sentiment-rachel anne miller

die-magnolia

flowers-woc and kort&godt

entering in
craft your passion-anything goes&distressing
crafts and me-anything goes
delicious doodles -anything goes
fab n funky -something new(stamp)
magnolia-licious highlites-anything goes
papertake-anything goes
simon says stamp-something new(stamp)
stampavie and more-hearts

hugs sara x x x

old and new...

2012-01-01T13:00:00.002Z

hiya im back again with my dt card for paper sundaes we have a fab challenge this week and that is to use something old and new on your card and are sponsored by simon says stamp . My old element is the paper its from a very pretty k&co stack that had not seen the light of day in ages shame on me i had to have it at the time like you do lol ,and the new of course 2 gorgeous magnolia stamps love this little house and tilda with daisy is probably my fave from the whole collection ,also the cloud die found its way to my christmas stocking with only minimal hints ...result !!!!

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-k&co

dies-magnolia and cheery lynne

punch-xcut

flowers-kort&godt and woc, ribbon flower handmade

sentiment-magnolia

entering in
4 crafty chicks-something new
pollycraft-punch it
saturday challenge-anything goes
stampin for the weekend-anything goes
abc-g is for green

hugs sara x x x

Its a celebration...

2012-01-01T09:00:00.001Z

Morning all well its Jan the 1st 2012 my babies arn't babies anymore and im 40 this year ...gulp...how did that happen lol!!

ive got 2 cards to share today the first is for simply magnolia where the theme is a celebration and sponsored by magnolia-licious i have used one of the new sweet crazy love collection soooooooo cute definitely one of the best releases i think, ive coloured with distress inks and papers are tim holtz

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-tim holtz

dies-magnolia and tim holtz

flowers-prima and woc

entering in

tomic-happy new year

allsorts-new beginnings

cute card thursday -happy new

totally gorguss-happy

hugs sara x x x

top 10 faves of the year

2011-12-31T09:00:00.001Z

hi everyone ive seen lots of people showing their top 10 favourites of the year so thought id have a play too although if you count there is actually 11 i just couldnt decide which one to get rid of !!

I will be back on sunday with some dt cards untill then enjoy your new year celebrations this evening me i'll probably be tucked up in bed by 11pm as usual lol !!!

hugs sara x x x

merry christmas

2011-12-24T20:00:00.002Z

Hi everyone i just popped on to say a massive thank you to you all for taking the time to visit my blog and leave such lovely comments it is very much appreciated, ive had an amazing year made lots of lovely crafty friends and am very fortunate to be on some fantastic design teams which i love so merry christmas all my teamies and followers have a lovely time with your families and friends and i will catch up with you all soon

hugs sara x x x

warm wishes

2011-12-20T20:00:00.001Z

Evening all its time for a new challenge at deep ocean and this week our theme is warm wishes so lots of scope to get creative .Ive used another of the new magnolia stamp kit and coloured her with distress inks papers are pion and the large flower is a spellbinders die the smaller ones are hand cut and rolled

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-pion

dies-spellbinders ,tim holtz ,magnolia

sentiment -magnolia

hugs sara x x x

celebrate

2011-12-18T13:00:00.003Z

Hi everyone we have a new challenge at paper sundaes and this week the theme is celebrate and the sponsor is stamp and create .I am so done with making christmas cards now so my celebration is a birthday ive coloured tilda with copics and papers are maja

stamp-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-maja

dies-tim holtz ,sizzix,magnolia

sentiment-whimsy

flowers-handmade woc and kort&godt

entering in
totally papercrafts -time to party
saturday challenge-celebration
allsorts-blue and brown

hugs sara x x x

white plus one at just magnolia

2011-12-16T08:00:00.002Z

Morning everyone its time for a new challenge at just magnolia and my first one to host i chose a colour theme white plus any other one colour and you have extra time to play this week as it will run for 2 weeks ,we have two fabby sponsors as well dies to die for and letraset. I have used cupid from the new sweet crazy love release and coloured with distress inks papers are a mix of magnolia and some scraps i came across no idea what they are tho !!

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-magnolia

punch-martha stewart

dies-magnolia

flowers-woc and kort&godt

entering in
allsorts -it takes two
creative craft-stitching
stampavie and more-red
fussy and fancy-monochromatic and sparle

hugs sara x x x

christmas tags

2011-12-14T05:00:00.002Z

morning all its time for a new challenge at little darlings and this week its all about christmas ,ive used the 3 recently released stamps and stamped onto kraft with a very pale ink thought it was about time i had a go at the no lines thing and OMGosh talk about not making it easy for myself the first time i do it its on kraft and x3 !!! oh well i loved it once i got into it but its certainly a challenge isnt it !!

so here there are coloured with prisma pencils

i know its not like me to leave things unembellished but i really felt these images spoke for themselves and didnt need anything else !!

you can get all three of these little cuties at angie's love to stamp store now

entering in
charisma cardz- no cards
craft your days away-snowman
crafts and me-christmas
divas by design-christmas
lollipop crafts-happy holidays
paperplay-snowman

hugs sara x x x

christmas at simply magnolia

2011-12-11T19:20:00.003Z

Hi all im back with my card for simply magnolia where this week the theme is christmas ive coloured tilda with copics and papers are also magnolia magnolia

stamp-magnolia coloured with copics
papers-magnolia
dies-spellbinders
punch -martha stewart
flowers-woc and kort&godt

entering in
bling it on -christmas
cute card thursday-anything goes
papertake-anything goes
addicted to stamps-snowflakes

hugs sara

christmas wishes

2011-12-11T13:04:00.000Z

Afternoon all hope you are all well and not stressing too much over christmas i took the easy option done all my shopping online not ventured into the crowds at all i can definitely live without all that pushing and shoving sooooo much easier i did come unstuck a tad tho when my 5 year old's bike was delivered on a day he was off sick from school !!

anyway ive got two cards to show today this one is for paper sundaes and dream valley where the theme for both is christmas we are sponsored at paper sundaes by simon says stamp

Ive used this gorgeous stamp from sylvia zet and coloured with copics papers are maja and the base shape was cut with go kreate dies i will be back later with a magnolia card

stamp-sylvia zet coloured with copics

papers-maja design

dies-go kreate and marianne

flowers-woc

hugs sara x x x

lost and found

2011-12-10T20:00:00.000Z

Evening all we have a new challenge at MDUC and this week the theme is lost and found ie use something you find around the house and re use on your creation and the sponsor is stampy land

I have used my last un-inked stamp from sweet christmas yayyyyy i used them all !! pat on back time and it means i dont have to feel bad when i buy a 'few' of the next collection hehe .... ive coloured her with distress ink and papers are maja , i used a piece of packaging as the acetate for the shaker and also some string as my found items can't wait to see what you all come up with

stamp -magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-maja

dies -magnolia ,spellbinders ,tim holtz

flowers -kort &godt

bells and berries -woc

entering in

tomic -christmas shaker card

crafts and me -snowflakes

delicious doodles-xmas

moving along with the times-last minute christmas

totally gorjuss-let it snow

winter wonderland-let it snow

hugs sara x x x

news at little darlings !!

2011-12-08T05:00:00.001Z

morning everyone if just popped on with a quick post to share some fab news angie at little darlings is having a great give away to celebrate the launch of a new blog from cardmaker magazine which will feature the gorgeous little darlings stamps you see the new blog HERE the stamps are also being featured in cardmaker magazine january edition out now in the "our favourite products" section .

now here's what you could win if you pop over to angie's blog and leave a comment

5 gorgeous stamps one from each of the first 5 releases gotta be worth a comment hasn't it !!! angie will draw a random winner on Dec 15th

you can check out these and all the other cuties HERE at the love to stamp store

hugs sara x x x

let it snow

2011-12-06T20:01:00.002Z

Evening all hope you are all well we have a new challenge at deep ocean and this week but before i get to that please excuse any typo's i may have missed i spilt a whole tub of tiny seed beads on the keyboard yesterday and now half the keys are not working properly oooops !!! that will teach me to try multi tasking !! anyway the challenge this week is let it snow ,ive made a step card with old and new christmas maggies and coloured with distress inks papers are also magnolia

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-magnolia

die-tim holtz and marianne

sentiment -magnolia

entering in
by the cute and girly-let it snow
magnolia stamp lovers-accessory stamp as main
papertake-anything goes
pollycraft-christmas fun
simon says stamp-anything goes
top tip tuesday-let it snow
totally papercrafts-let it snow

hugs sara x x x

with all my love

2011-12-05T12:42:00.000Z

Afternoon all ive got a card with another of the new magnolia winter kit to show today and for once its not for any design team but made just because i had time and she she is soooo sweet !!! ive coloured her with copics and papers are maja

stamp-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-maja

flowers-woc and kort &godt

punch-martha stewart

sentiment -magnolia

hugs sara x x x

a gift from the heart

2011-12-04T13:00:00.002Z

Hi everyone its time for a new challenge at paper sundaes and this week its our fab sundae bar and you can choose 2 or more toppings from red,stitching die cuts and stripes ,our sponsor this week is my favourite things and normally i would have used one of my pure innocence digi images but when i went to print one yep printer out of ink !! grrrr its a good printer except the ink just suddenly vanishes one minute its fine the next nothing !!! so instead i have used some mft dies. Anyway seeing as my new maggie kit had just arrived and OMGosh how cute !!! thought i would ink up one of these ,ive coloured her with distress inks and papers are maja

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress ink

papers-majdies-mft

flowers-woc and kort&godt

sentiment -magnolia

entering in

craft your days away-buttons or bows

divas by design-anything goes

its a magnolia challenge-punch

stamp with fun -stitching

stampalot-bingo (heart button ,flowers ,stickles on flowers)

dutch magnolia chickies-die cut

hugs sara x x x

anything goes at just magnolia

2011-12-02T08:00:00.001Z

Morning all its friday so that means a new challenge at just magnolia and this week its our monthly anything goes and this week with the option of added sparkle and is sponsored by simon says stamp.Ive coloured my maggie with distress inks and made a shaker card with micro beads, papers are maja

ive used iridescent medium on the flowers and omgosh love the stuff !!! ive seen my lovely friend kat use it lots and finally ive got some love love love !!!

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-maja design

sentiment-magnolia

dies-magnolia ,spellbinders

flowers and bells-woc

entering in

tomic-vintage with lace
crafts and me-pearls and swirls
dutch magnolia lovers -back in time

hugs sara x x x

sweet christmas dreams

2011-11-30T11:06:00.000Z

Morning lovely bloggers ive got my last gdt card for creative inspirations today thanks so much for having me guys ive enjoyed playing along . This week the challenge is a colour theme of turquoise purple and white and ive used another christmas maggie coloured with distress inks papers are also magnolia

stamp-magnolia

papers-magnolia

sentiment-magnolia

dies- magnolia, cheery lynne, spellbinders ,marianne

flowers and berries -woc

punch-martha stewart

entering in

craft your passion -tis the season

fab n funky-anything goes

lollipop-b is for ... (berries)

totally papercrafts-christmas

saturday challenge-borders and flowers

simon says stamp-anything goes

hugs sara x x x

white christmas

2011-11-29T09:59:00.000Z

Morning all im here with my dt card for oldie but a goodie today our challenge this time is christmas with no red or green ,ive gone for white on white with a teeny bit of gold ive used one of last years christmas maggies and coloured her with copics papers are also magnolia

stamp-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-magnolia

dies -magnolia ,spellbinders ,sizzix

entering in

addicted to stamps-christmas

moving along with the times-ribbons and bows

pollycraft-christmas

abc-dazzle

totally gorjuss-sparkle

hugs sara x x x

new little darlings !!

2011-11-28T05:01:00.001Z

Morning everyone ive got 3 cards to show you from a brand new little darlings release which are available today in the love to stamp store ,they are so sweet i didnt know which one to colour first !!

the first one is called ice dancer ive coloured her with copics

stamp - little darlings -ice dancer

papers -mme

dies -magnolia and marianne

punch -ek success

dies -magnolia

next up is catching snowflakes also coloured with copics

stamp-little darlings -catching snowflakes

papers-dcwv

flowers-kort and godt and woc

and finally snowy friends again coloured with copics

stamp-little darlings -snowy friends

papers-magnolia

dies-marianne,magnolia tim holtz ,mft ,nestie

flowers-magnolia

beaded snowflake -handmade

so thats all 3 arent they gorgeous you can get yours today at love to stamp

hugs sara x x x

sketch time

2011-11-27T16:50:00.000Z

Hiya last card for today well a tag actually but never mind !!! this is for simply magnolia where this week we have a fab sketch for you i have coloured tilda with copics and used papers from bo bunny

stamp -magnolia

papers - bo bunny

dies -marianne,tim holtz

flowers-kort and godt

hugs sara x x x

sparkle

2011-11-27T15:00:00.001Z

Back again this time its my card for dream valley where this week the theme is sparkle ,we also have a dt call running at the moment so pop over and enter if you are interested but be quick not long till it closes now.I have used a fizzy moon image and coloured with prisma colour pencils and added lots of stickles papers are maja

stamp-fizzy moon coloured with prisma

papers-maja design

dies -tim holtz marianne ,nesties

flowers-woc

hugs sara x x x

a winter wonderland

2011-11-27T13:00:00.000Z

Hi everyone ive got 3 cards to share today the first is for paper sundaes where are theme is winter wonderland and is sponsored but michelles scrapbooking .I have used copics to colour my saturated canary image papers are from an old dcwv pack i found in the back of a cupboard un used from last christmas !!

image-saturated canary coloured with copics

papers-dcwv

dies-magnolia

punch-martha stewart ,ek success

sentiment-whimsy

entering in

saturated canary -anything goes

addicted to stamps-christmas card

creative craft -free for all

lollipop crafts-anything goes

hugs sara x x x

let it snow

2011-11-26T20:03:00.000Z

Evening all its time for a new challenge at MDUC and this week we have a lovely theme of let it snow and is sponsored by magnolia-licious .I have used a new christmas cutie and coloured her with copics ,papers are also magnolia

stamp-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-magnolia

dies -magnolia ,tim holtz

flowers and berries -woc

entering in

the dutch magnolia chickies-christmas card

make it colourful -colouring white

its a magnolia challenge-punch

charisma cardz-snowflakes

bunnyzoe-christmas with pearls

4 crafty chicks-snowflakes

hugs sara x x x

c is for.....

2011-11-23T10:18:00.000Z

Morning im back again with my dt card for deep ocean this week we want to see something begining with c ,i went for christmas and have used this gorgeous new image from sylvia zet . Ive coloured her with copics and papers are maja the base shape was cut with go kreate dies .

image -sylvia zet coloured with copics

papers-maja

dies-spellbinders ,go kreate ,tim holtz ,marianne

flowers-kort &godt

entering in

pile it on -begining with p (pom pom)

papertake-christmas

paperplay-shaped card

moving along with the times-let it snow

crafts and me-shabby chic/vintage

hugs sara x x x

say thank you at little darlings

2011-11-23T05:01:00.002Z

Morning all we have a new challenge at little darlings and this week we would like to see something to say thank you ,i have used this little cutie called sooo big with a make it crafty background and coloured with copics papers are mme

stamps-little darlings and make it crafty

papers-mme

flowers-woc
punch -ek success

die -magnolia and tim holtz

sentiment -hampton art

entering in
lollipop crafts-anything goes
creative craft challenges-free for all

hugs sara x x x

beautiful bows at paper sundaes

2011-11-20T13:00:00.001Z

Afternoon everyone well its sunday so its time for another challenge at paper sundaes and this week we want to see bows on your projects and we are sponsored by simon says stamp .I decided to make a book card ive seen lots of these around lately and love them so thought i would have a go ,ive coloured tilda with didtress inks and used scrummy papers from maja design (got to stop using them tho dont want to use the all up too lovely !!!)

stamp-magnolia coloured with distress ink

papers-maja design

punch -martha stewart

dies-nesties and cheery lynne,tim holtz

flowers-woc

entering in

charisma cardz-lace and pearls

addicted to stamps-pearls and lace

papertake-when is a card not a card

stampavie and more-not square

hugs sara x x x

ribbons

2011-11-18T08:00:00.002Z

Morning all its time for a new challenge at just magnolia and this week we want to see ribbons so nice and easy and well worth entering this week as we have a fab sponsor wild orchid crafts. I decided to make a ribbon wreath i cut the circular frame and wrapped ribbon around it then basically chopped up and tied on loads of ribbons and lace and added some berries flowers and bells ,my maggies are from the new sweet christmas release (still havent inked em all yet !!lol ) and are coloured with copics .

stamps-magnolia coloured with copics

flowers bells berries-woc

entering in

by the cute and girly-christmas girls
maggie lovers-christmas but not a card
pile it on -traditional christmas
magnolia stamp lovers-christmas
fussy and fancy-gift or anything but a card

hugs sara x x x

well she's not tilda !!!

2011-11-16T11:53:00.000Z

Im back again this time i have another of my gdt cards to show for creative inspirations and this week the theme is a fab sketch and is sponsored by the might kenny k. The dt were lucky enough to be given some images to play with and i will admit i have never coloured one of these before certainly not like my usual cutsey stamps but... omgosh it was so much fun to colour i love it !!! I had to laugh my OH came into my craft room as i was doing it and his eyes nearly popped out of his head he just looked at the image and said "thats NOT tilda " !!!!

image-kenny k coloured with copics

paper-not sure a lucky find in scrap box !!

dies-mft and cherry lynne

flowers -woc

hugs sara x x x

Christmas with pearls at truly scrumptious

2011-11-16T10:03:00.000Z

Morning all its time for a new challenge at truly scrumptious and this will be the last this year and will restart in january ,this week we want to see christmas cards either with pearls or in a vintage style or both .Ive used another magnolia cutie and coloured with copics the papers are maja and ive painted everything with crackle paint and stickles , the base shape is made from a go kreate die

stamp -magnolia coloured with copics

paper-maja design

dies-magnolia ,tim holtz ,marianne

flowers and bells -woc

beaded star-handmade

hugs sara x x x

let it snow....

2011-11-15T08:00:00.002Z

Morning all its time for a new challenge at oldie but a goodie and this week our theme is let it snow and there are some fab christmas crafting goodies up for grabs so dig out your older stamps and have a play.Ive made a step card with a trio of snowmen from magnolia and coloured them with copics and a vast amount of glitter !! the trees in the background are also magnolia and the papers are maja

stamps-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-maja design

dies -magnolia , tim holtz and spellbinders

flowers and twine-woc

sentiment -magnolia

punch -martha stewart

entering in

bunny zoes-christmas with pearls

craft your passion-let it snow

creatilicious-christmas with sparkle

cupcake craft- two's company

hugs sara x x x

traditional christmas

2011-11-13T16:23:00.001Z

Last card for today !! this week we have a nice and easy anything goes at simply magnolia ,ive used 2 older maggies masked and coloured with distress inks

stamps-magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-papermania

dies -memory box ,marianne

sentiment-whimsy

flower-woc

entering in

pile it on -traditional christmas

charisma cardz-cutesy

craft your passion-anything goes +brown

cute card thursday-red for remberance

magnolia stamp lovers-christmas

magnolia-locious highlites-photo inspiration

simon says stamp-photo inspiration -red

totally gorjuss-christmas traditions
make it colourful-colour by lantern

hugs sara x x x

winter wishes...

2011-11-13T14:00:00.001Z

Back again with my card for dream valley this week we want to see some stitching either real or faux and our sponsor this week is one stop card crafts. I have used one of the gorgeous new images from lotv that i picked up at the nec last week and coloured her with copics ,papers are maja design and ive stitched around each one and added lots of lovely die cuts .

entering in

christmas stampin all year long- a stamp never inked

creatalicious-distress edges

papertake-christmas

stampavie and more-anything goes

polka doodles-swirls and pearls

hugs sara x x x

use a digi at paper sundaes...

2011-11-13T13:00:00.002Z

Afternoon all ive got 3 cards to share today the first is for paper sundaes where our theme this week is simply to use a digi and is sponsored by pink cat studio ,we were lucky enough to be given the choice of image from pink cat to play with and i chose betty and snowman decorate the tree and have coloured with copics

ive used some gorgeous dies from memory box and added some diamond dust to the flower as well lashings of stickles everywhere.....well you have to have sparkle dont you!!

image-pink cat studio coloured with copics

papers-ummm not sure left over from last year !!!

dies -memory box,nestie

flower-woc

hugs sara x x x

get sentimental.....

2011-11-12T20:00:00.001Z

Evening all its time for a new challenge at MDUC and this week we would like to see a sentiment as the main focus on your card and the sponsor is stampyland .Ive used this gorgeous tilda and teddy stamp from the christmas collection love the fact she can be used any time of year and coloured with copics papers are mme ,ive used some of my new nec buys the gorgeous memory box floral wreath and the larger flower is a spellbinders die

stamp-magnolia coloured with copics

papers-mme

dies-memory box and spellbinders

punch-ek sucess

flowers ,stamens -woc

entering in

magnolia-licious-colour inspiration

wild orchid-brown/blue

craft your days away-bingo(pearls flowers ribbon)

hugs sara x x x

all stitched up...

2011-11-09T11:20:00.001Z

Morning im back with my second card today this one is for my gdt at creative inspirations and the theme this week is stitching ,ive used a saturated canary image and coloured with copics papers are tilda ,i made the flower but cutting out freehand rough flower shapes and machine stitching .

stamp-saturated canary coloured with copics

papers -tilda

flower-handmade

punch-ek success

die -nestie

entering in

cutie sunday-monochrome

saturated canary- (1 image 2 papers 3 embellies -stitched flower ,punched flowers,gems)

anything goes -stitching

create me pink -flowers

incy wincy-stitching

hugs sara x x x

silver bells...

2011-11-09T05:01:00.001Z

Morning everyone its time for a new challenge at little darlings and the theme this week is silver bells so anything with lots of silver ,Ive chosen to use this super cute little guy called all for me available from the love to stamp store and coloured him with copics papers are from a very beautiful maja design vintage christmas pad .Ive used my new spellbinders poinsettia die and have to say I LOVE IT !!! its edged with equally lovely german glass glitter and the crystal stems i made with wire and beads

stamp-little darlings coloured with copics

papers-maja design

dies-spellbinders

punch -ek success

bells berries and metal corner -woc

entering in

top tip tuesday -christmas

papertake weekly -christmas

hugs sara x x x

vintage christmas

2011-11-08T10:17:00.000Z

Morning all its time for a new challenge at deep ocean and this week our theme is vintage ,i have used edwin this time and masked him with the door from the new sweet christmas dreams collection have i mentioned i love this collection !!! lol , ive coloured with distress inks for a sepia look and papers are mme

stamps -magnolia coloured with distress inks

papers-mme

die-tim holtz pinecone

bells &berries-woc

entering in

addicted to stamps-vintage

bunnyzoe-lace

cutie sunday-monochrome

divas by design-use metal (metal hinge)

magnolia stamp lovers -christmas

stampavie and more-anything goes

totally tilda -christmas with no red green or blue

hugs sara x x x

make it rectangular ...

2011-11-06T13:35:00.000Z

Afternoon all we have a new challenge at paper sundaes and that is simply to make a rectangular card and is sponsored by tickled pink ,i say simply but i have to say when i sat down to make mine i really struggled with a rectangular shape i guess im just used to doing square !! so i opted for a tag i used the gorgeous fairy kira and coloured her with copics papers are mme

stamp-tickled pink coloured with copics

papers-mme

flowers-woc

punch-martha stewart

hugs sara x x x