Colour Me Creative and Basic Grey Challenges

Good morning! I have a card for 2 challenges today.... 

Over Basic Grey Challenges is Favourite Colour Combo - and mine ( or at least one of my favourites!!) is PINK & GREEN . As always we are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp with a fantastic $25 store voucher.

and our challenge on the Color Me Ceative Classroom is BIG HAIR!! We are sponsored by Crafts and Me and each of the DT are showcasing some wonderful Crafts & Me images with VERY big hair!! 

I really enjoyed colouring this one up. I used copic markers and for the hair I used the E20's (23, 25, 27, 29)

Products used: 

Papers : Basic Grey

Image: Crafts & Me

Sentiment: Lili of the Valley

Butterfly Die, Brads & Cream pearls: Whiff of Joy

Pearl Swirl: The Hobby House

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Challenges -  

Touch Twin Challenges - Hair

Crafts and Me - Anything goes

Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes

Delightful Challenges - Anything Goes

ATCs & Cards With Attitude - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for dropping by today. 

Have a wonderful Saturday

Sandie

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Tiddly Inks is Turning TWO!!

 

I have the very great honour of being invited to join in the fun for Tiddly Inks 2 Year Anniversary.

The theme we played along to was Frame the Moment and when I saw Wryn - Grow a Little Love and matching sentiment I knew what I wanted to make - A framed picture for my sweet daughter's room

I coloured my image using copic markers and shaded the background with Tumbled Glass distress ink. For the frame I covered a bare Papermania papeier mache frame with some beautiful papers, adding a pennant banner I trimmed out from one of the sheets. Then I added loads of leaves, flowers, pearls and a butterfly cut from Whiff of Joy's butterfly dies. 

 Check out the Tiddly Inks blog to see what the rest of this week's guests have created. 

Challenges - 

Crafty Creations - 164 Spring

Wild Orchid Crafts - Things with Wings

Outlawz - Nifty turquoise, reclining green, Olympus white plus twist: add beads

 Thanks for dropping by 

Sandie

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DT Whiff of Joy & Basic Grey Challenges - Easter

Happy Saturday!!! We are officially on Easter break. The kiddos finished school @ midday yesterday and they are out until April 16th. No school runs, no uniforms, no lunches.. *happy sigh*. Let's hope the weather cooperates so that they can get outside to play! Summer came and went in 3 days this week - it went from 22C on Tuesday down to 9C today, lol.

The new challenge over on Basic Grey Challenges is Easter. As always, we are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp and one lucky person will be the recipient of a $25 store voucher. 

For my card I've used one of the Whiff of Joy Gnomes, some of which are on special right now @ 50% off - grab 'em before they're gone!The sweet stamps I've used is called Girl and her Lamb.

 Stamp- Girl and her Lamb, Whiff of Joy 
Papers - Basic Grey Life of the Party 6x6 paperpad
Ribbon - Moss Green Satin, Whiff of Joy
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts & Whiff of Joy
Pearls - Snow White, Whiff of Joy
Pearl Swirl - Hobby House
Tools - Sewing Machine, Paper trimmer
Colouring Medium - Copic Markers

Challenges - 
Sisterhood of Crafters - Easter
Charisma Cardz - Easter

Copic Marker Europe - Skin tones (E000, E00, E11, R20)

Delightful Challenges - Easter

Do You Stack Up? - Sew it

Sarah Hurley Challenges - Easter

Fab 'n' Funky - Easter

Scrapbook Sisters - Easter
 Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes

My Mum's Craft shop - Use a rubber stamp

 Thank you so much for swinging by today. 

Have a wonderful weekend. 

Sandie

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DT Whiff of Joy - We are Family Sneak Peek

Hi! The new We are Family collection from Whiff of Joy will be available to purchase from tomorrow. Have you seen the sneak peeks the design team have  been showing you this week? If not then check out Whiff of Joy Facebook Page or Splitcoast Stampers Gallery. 

I love this little one and it can be coloured to suit either a girl or boy. I happen to need a baby girl card so pink it was :) 

Challenges -
Crafty Sentiments - Congratulations

Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - Flowers

Wild Orchid Crafts - Bingo (Ribbon&Lace/Flowers/Gems)

Outlawz - Color Inspiration* Marvelous March Twist, Include a doily or lace

Cupcake Craft - Going Round in Circles

Supplies - 

Stamp - Whiff of Joy

Paper - Dovecraft Princess Fairytale

Ribbon - Whiff of Joy

Lace & Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

Tools - Classic & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities. Sewing Machine

 Thanks for dropping by. 

Sandie

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DT Quixotic Paperie - A Gorjuss Forget Me Not

Good afternooooooooooooon!! Boy this day is flying by. I hope where ever you are you are enjoying your day. It's a cold but sunny one here - signs of Spring are popping up everywhere. 

Well it's Tuesday which means it's my turn to spread a little inspiration over on the Quixotic Paperie blog.

This little beauty is called Forget Me Not, one of the wonderful Simply Gorjuss Girls.  She's been coloured up with copic markers, trimmed out and adhered with 3D foam dots down onto a white doily.

The papers are from Prima and are a mix of Annalee and Sweet Fairy. 

You can find  Sweet Fairy HERE at a very special price so now's the time to stock up :D 

I've distressed the edges of the papers with my scissors and added some sweet white lace and blue seam binding. Some beautiful flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and a few pearls here and here and we're done! :)  The sentiment is from Waltzingmouse Stamps Compact Sentiments.

Don't forget our new Monthly Sketch Challenge has just begun. You can find all of the details HERE.

Have a fantastic day!

Sandie

Tickled Pink Stamps sponsors Crafting For All Seasons

Hi everyone. I am a busy bee this week. I was asked to make some Christening invitations and I said "Of  couuuuuuuurse I will. noooooooo problem.. how many do you need?" .. I almost fainted when they said 30! I was thinking maybe 15-20 at MOST!!! So I came up with a pretty CAS design, but it did involve a lot of cutting and embossing. I will share them here on my blog soon. 

This week Tickled Pink Stamps is sponsoring Crafting For All Seasons Challenges and they have a colour combo to follow this week - Green and Yellow. All you have to do is play along for a chance to win a Tickled Pink Stamps prize.

For my card I used Lil Fashionette - 20's Evie and coloured her up with copics, to suit the colour combo. My papers are Memory Box - Minuet, matted and stitched to green, white and yellow cardstock. I added some coordinating flowers, yellow gingham ribbon, a lace doily and some pearl swirls for embellishment. 

Challenges - 

 Party Time Tuesdays - PTT #58  "Riches at the End Of The Rainbow" (Lots of Bling)

The Stamping Boutique - Pearls and Swirls

Top Tip Tuesday - Stitches Real Or Faux

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

 Creative Mondays - Anything Goes

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - "Color Your World"  

House of Gilli - Green
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs - Something Old/New
Kaboodle Doodles - Flowers

Paper Pretties - Going Green
Pollycraft - Spring has Sprung
 

 Thanks for dropping by. 

Have a wonderful evening!

Sandie

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La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday - Tag It!

Good morning! As you know, each Monday and Friday the La-La Land Crafts design team aim to bring you a new inspirational post based on a chosen theme - this week our theme is 

Tag it!

On my tag I have used sweet Luka with Flowers. He's ONE of my favourite boy images at the moment. 

Copic Markers -
Skin: E00, 01, 11, R20
Hair: E21, 23, 25
Pants: 41, 42, 43, 44
Shirt/Shoes: YG91, 93, 95
T-shirt: YR02, 15
Flowers: R21, 22, 24. Y02, 13. YG03, 63, 67

Check out the rest of my teamies creations over on the La-La Land Crafts blog and be sure to link up in the Customer Gallery if you play along. You could be the lucky winner of our monthly prize.

Challenges -
I Brake for Challenges -  Love
Creatalicious Challenges  - Lace {lace doily}
Cupcake Craftroom - Spring Bouquet
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything but a card

Delightful Challenges - Spring colours
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Fancy or lacy

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything made with paper goes
Just Inspirational Challenges - Photo inspiration
Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes

Thanks for dropping in. 

Sandie

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Waltzingmouse Stamps February Previews Day Two

Morning!! I am back for Day Two of Waltzingmouse Stamps February Previews. Today, the DT are showcasing Nordic Spring and Florentine Frippery

If you liked Nordic Winter then you are going to flip cartwheels over Nordic Spring!! I loved this set so  much that I made two cards with it.

On my first card I heat embossed the butterfly and matched it with papers from My Mind's Eye. The sentiment is from Florentine Frippery  

On my 2nd card I stamped one of the border stamps from Nordic Spring, using distress ink, onto some white cardstock. The sweet little birds are also in this set.

The sentiment... hmm... is that a little sneak peek of a sneak peek? ;)

Nordic Spring is such a versatile set and I had such fun playing with it.

On my 3rd card I stamped out the Florentine Frippery background with Stampin' Up ink. I used the same ink for the labels on the front. I hand cut around it and matted it with brown cardstock.

I punched out the borders using one of Martha Stewart's punches. The fabric flower is from Prima Marketing. My satin ribbon is from Whiff of Joy.

I've used the Make your Mark set on the back of each of my cards...

Here is the list of ladies who are also showcasing these stamps today...

Anya Schrier
Becca Feeken
Belinda Chang Langner
Clare Buswell
Julia Aston
Jennifer Holmes
Kelly Schirmer
Laurie Schmidlin
Lynn Mercurio
Mona Pendleton
Sandie Dunne
Sarah Martina Parker
Tosha Leyendekker
Claire Brennan (Owner)

Have a wonderful day!
Sandie
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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge - A Sketch

Good afternoon { well it's afternoon here ;) }. It's Saturday and that means we have a new challenge over on Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!! This week our hostess this week is Pam and she's designed a fabulous sketch for you all work with. 

All you need to do is create a project, featuring a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp, and you could win the lovely new Coffee Crusader stamp that is featured Pam's card.

I have also used Coffee Crusader on my card today.

This sentiment is one I believe to be true!! lol. With enough coffee one could do anything.. but with no coffee?? not so much!

My paper are Basic Grey Out of Print, the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the ribbon is from a Raspberry Ribbon kit.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT have created over on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog. Also this week's Frugal Friday Specials are up with six of our favourite stamps on special for 40% OFF!!! 

Challenges - 

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards – Drink Up

Crafty Ann's - Bold & Bright

Inspire Me Fridays – Link Up Party

Craft Us Crazy - Favourite colour or embellishment

Crop Stop - Include at least 3 flowers
 
 

Have a wonderful Saturday

Sandie

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DT Quixotic Paperie - Sugar and Spice

Good afternoon! This is my 2nd post today, if you are looking for my Passion for Promarkers post you can keep scrolling down or click HERE. 

I love making tags and this is one I made with the super sweet Sugar and Spice stamp set from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, available from Quixotic Paperie.

First I covered my kraft tag with 2 patterned papers, from Melissa Frances "5th Avenue" collection, trimming them just smaller than the tag. Then I stamped out the sentiment and adhered that with some double sided tape. I coloured my image with copic markers, trimmed her out and adhered here with 3D foam dots, just slightly over the sentiment.

To embellish I added some tickets, which were a gift from the very sweet Irina, and flowers from my Wild Orchid Crafts stash. 

I finished the tag by tying some matching ribbon through the hole I'd punched at the top of the tag.

Don't forget about the current sketch challenge over on the Quixotic Paperie Inspirations blog, you could be the lucky winner of £15 gift certificate to spend in the Quixotic Store. All the details are HERE.

Challenges -
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Tag it!  

Sew Many Cards - Use at least 2 Designer Papers and 4 or more Gemstones

Stamps R Us - Anything Goes

The Outlawz - Recipe Challenge: 2 Papers, 2 embellishments plus 1 ribbon
 

Thanks for dropping in. 

Sandie

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DT Whiff of Joy - You're my Love Machine

Afternoon bloggers! I hope you're all having a great day. It's pretty wet and miserable here but that's nothing new ;)

This is a card I made recently using one of the sweet Valentine stamps from Whiff of Joy. It is called Love Robots.

The papers are scraps of Basic Grey that I have had FOR.EV.ER! I keep all my scraps of BG, can't bear to part with them ;) 

For the rest of the card I used:

Flowers & Lace - Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls - Got them at the NEC last year

Crystal/Rose swirl - Prima

Sentiment - Internet 

Challenges - 

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes 

Sew Many Cards - Use at least 2 Designer Papers and 4 or more Gemstones

Sentimental Sundays - Lets get Sentimental 

House of Gilli - Pearls, Swirls, Lace

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Celebrations
Creative Mondays - Anything Goes

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
 

 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps February Release HOP

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!!! And we’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!! There are SO many incredible new stamps to SEE, so let’s get started! 

You should have arrived here from Cheryl's Blog. If not and you'd like to play along then you need to jump over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge Blog where the fun begins. 

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists! We’ve got something for everyone!! Lulu is back from Cheryl Alger.....we know how much you love her!! So we have a new set called LULU AND FRIENDS! We also have TWO fantastic sets of feathered images from Emilie Goulet called TWEETS AND TWITTERS 1 and TWEETS AND TWITTERS 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six SUPERHEROES  from Annie Rodrigue! And don’t forget the perfect new set to work with ALL your stamps.....IN STITCHES!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our FEBRUARY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available! 

 

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

 

You're next stop on the hop is Jeanne's Blog. 

 

Happy Hopping!!

Sandie

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps February Peeks & Challenge

Today, the Kraftin' Kimmie Krafty team are previewing the awesome new stamps by Annie Rodrigue AND we're kicking off a new SKETCH challenge over on the Kraftin' Kimmie blog. 

This amazing new collection comprises of SIX SUPERHERO characters!! On my card I've used SUPER STAR and matching sentiment.

My papers are Basic Grey Out of Print, and they're stitched down onto cardstock. The lace represents the scalloped border on the sketch. I stamped the sentiment onto the back of a ticket and slipped it under the image, at an angle. 

The bling bling! is by Prima and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. 

Go check out what my fellow DT members have created with these SUPER DUPER stamps over on the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog.  Make sure to leave a comment on all the DT blogs as TWO lucky commenters are each going to WIN THREE of today's stamps!!

Have a wonderful day 

Sandie

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps February Peeks - Day Three

Hi everyone and welcome to Day Three of Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps February Release peeks. Today we are showcasing TWO wonderful stamp sets, of a feathered nature, by Emilie Goulet - 

Tweets and Twitters!! 

These amazing stamps will have you all in a flap {groan!} 'beak'ause {double groan!!} they also come with matching sentiments!! Chirp chirp!!!

Fly {sorry, couldn't resist} on over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog to get the full list of crafty chicks who are showcasing the rest of the stamps {Go quickly, before I come up with more bad jokes!!!!} 

Don't forget there are PRIZES! - Two of Emilie's stamp sets are up for grabs - One each to TWO lucky random commenters! So make sure you leave love on the DT blogs as you go ;) 

See you back here tomorrow for more sneak peeks!

Sandie

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La La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday - The Great Outdoors

Good morning! As you know, each Monday and Friday the La-La Land Crafts design team aim to bring you a new inspirational post based on a chosen theme - this week our theme is 

The Great Outdoors

On my card I've used Tricycle Marci and let my pattern papers, which are Princess Fairytale from Dovecraft, give the appearance of being outdoors.

I coloured up Marci with Copic markers

Skin - E00, 01, 11, R20

Hair - E50, 51, 53

Pants - G20, 21, 24

Shirt - R81, 83, 85

Tricycle - R22, 24. C1, 3, 5, 9

Panda - C3, 5, 7, 9

The adage tickets are from the Idea-ology range and the acetate photo corner is from Little Yellow Bicycle. 

Check out the rest of my teamies creations over on the La-La Land Crafts blog and be sure to link up in the Customer Gallery if you play along. You could be the lucky winner of our monthly prize. 

Challenges -

Sir Stampalot - In the Garden

Little Darlings Challenges - Favorite Embellishments

Rubber Redneck - Color Combo

Top Tip Tuesday -  Magical, Mysitcal, FantasyWeek

Anything Goes Challenge - Eyes Down Bingo Board Week

The Stamping Boutique - Stitching

 

Thanks for dropping in. 

Sandie

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DT Whiff of Joy - New Release Preview

Have you seen the previews of what's coming on February 15th from Whiff of Joy?? No? Well check out our Facebook page and the design team ladies blogs for sneaks of what will be in store soon.

On my card I have used Henry Watering Flowers. He's been coloured up with copic markers. I'm not entirely happy with him as I don't normally make him so dark, but I had run out of E31 so I tried the E20's instead.. I guess it's just what we're used to, I like the E30's better! 

My papers are from My Mind's Eye and, as always, they've been machine stitched onto my cardstock. Both the lace and ribbon came together on a tower spool but I have no clue what brand they are. My flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Challenges -
Allsorts - Free and Easy February
 Craft Your Days Away  - Get Stitchy with it
 Crafty Emma - Lots of Layers, 3 or more
Alphabet Challenge – A … Animal Antics

ATCs & Cards With Attitude – Flowers
Bloggers - In BloomChocolate, Coffee & Cards – Colour combo



Thanks for popping in today. Have a wonderful Sunday
Sandie
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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge - Pearls and Pins

Hi there! It's Saturday and time for another fabulous challenge at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! I am hostess for this challenge and I would love to see you feature Pearls and Pins somewhere on your projects. 

On my card I've used the FABULOUS Thalia and, as I'm hostess,  she will be the prize this week. 

I've coloured her with copic markers and cut her our using classic oval nesties which I then stitched down onto a scalloped oval also cut out with nesties. The sentiment comes with the stamp.

My papers are My Mind's Eye, which are stitched down onto brown and cream cardstock. I used some white pearl topped pins and a heart topped pin, and tucked them in behind my Wild Orchid Craft flowers. The ribbon is from my stash.

I also have some VERY exciting news!!! If you're a fan of Annie Rodrigue, make sure to tune in next Wednesday, Feb 15th, at 6pm EST and watch the creation of a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp from start to finish. Here is the link, however it won't be live until 6pm EST next Wednesday.  You can also sign up to attend the event on Facebook here.You really do not want to miss this.. there may even be some prizes on the night ;)

Challenges - 

Stampin For The Weekend - Photo Inspiration

Craft Us Crazy - Anything goes

Crafts and Me - New Image
Inky Impressions - Pearls or bling
Little Darlings Challenges - Favorite Embellishments

Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Well that's it from me, please do go check out the rest of the DT and GDT samples over o the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge blog, where you'll find a link to their own personal blogs too. Let's leave these ladies some LOVE!

Thanks for popping by and have a wonderful weekend.
Sandie
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La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday - Easel Cards

Hi everyone!! Every Monday and Friday the design teams from La-La Land Crafts bring you a new and inspirational theme and this week our theme is......

Easel Cards

On my card I've used Cheeky Monkey Marci and I've coloured her up with copic sketch markers. 

My papers are Basic Grey Out of Print, matted and stitched down onto pink and brown cardstock. The ribbon and flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the bling is from Prima

Don't forget to link up in the Customer Gallery if you play along. You could be the lucky winner of our monthly prize.

Have a wonderful weekend

Sandie

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Little Darlings 'Favourite Embellishment' Blog Hop

Hi everyone and welcome to the Little Darlings Rubber Stamps new release blog hop. 

We have a wonderful line up of talented artists who are showcasing fabulous new CUTIE PIES stamps being released today and we are also playing along to the theme Favourite Embellishments.

You should have arrived here from Janiel's blog - if not, and you want to hop with us then you need to head back to the Little Darlings Rubber Stamps blog

On my card I have used the sweet Fresh Picked Flowers and coloured her with copic markers.

 My papers are from the Vintage Rose Collection by Pink Petticoat and they've been machine stitched down onto pink and green cardstock. My flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, the ribbon is from my stash and the pearls are by Prima.

Next and last stop on the hop is Angie. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by... 
Sandie
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DT Quixotic Paperie - Fairy Celandine

Hi everyone!! I have just posted a new card I made using one the new Make it Crafty Fairies - Fairy Celandine over on the Quixotic Paperie blog. 

She's been coloured up using copic markers:

Skin - E00, 01, 11, R20

Hair - E21, 23, 25

Flowers/Clothes/Wings - RV 91, 93, 95, 99. BG0000, 10, 11

Mushrooms - R22, 24, 29. E42, 43, 44, 51, 53

Ground - C1, 3, 5

My papers are from the Basic Grey Indie Bloom 6x6 paper pad. I've matted them and stitched them down onto my cardstock before adding some purple gingham ribbon. 

To embellish I've added some half pearls and paper flowers.

There is still time to enter this month's sketch challenge. You can find the details  HERE. A random winner of the sketch challenge will receive a £15 prize to use at Quixotic Paperie! 

Challenges - 

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Paper Creations Ink - Recipe: 1 Image, 2 Patterned Papers, 3 Embellishments

Truly Madly Crafty Challenges - Ribbon and Bling

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Photo Inspiration

Sketchy Colors - Color Combo - Purple & Turqouise

The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan - Use Ribbon 

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

 

Thanks for dropping by today!

Sandie

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