All that Sparkles

I thought I would enter Simon Says Stamp Challenge this week - the prompt is All that Sparkles.


I love the Fairy Doodle stamps - they are just so delightful to colour. I like mixing the pinks and reds together so I'm afraid they just have to be in this colour combination. The sparkly background papers are Amy Butler (K&Co) - it has been so hard to actually cut up and use! *sigh* why do they have to make something so pretty?

The fairy has sparkly shoes, hat and wings (although hard to see in my photo).

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Too busy to Blog

For those of you on the PTA at your school - my heart goes out to you! If you're like me then your too busy for anything else in your life right now. Still, I only have 4 more days till our summer fair so I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I'm combining my challenges this week to save a little time.

It's birthdays over at Simon Says Stamp challenge blog & the theme for Just Magnolia is Summer.



I just *adore* these papers from Doodlebug from AllyScraps. I think they are going to be one of my all-time favourites.



Do you notice that I've used my copic markers again? I've really enjoyed playing with them but still have so much to learn. I see those fabulous images out there and I take my hat off to the girls that have created them. I don't think they're the easiest things to master.



I just love the matching glittery cardstock stickers. I've nearly used them all on various projects - quite unheard of for me!

Check out all the lovely Doodlebug lines here. Don't buy them all before I get there though I'll need to restock!

I'm up for a challenge tomorrow at the AllyScraps forum. Come over to join me and I'll share some more Doodlebug with you!

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Just Magnolia & Simon Says Stamp Challenge

I thought I'd combine challenges for this one being as my PTA duties are mounting up.

Just Magnolia provided a sketch whilst Simon Says Stamp has a pink and brown theme.




I'm afraid it's not my most innovative card because I think my brain is fried!

I have at last conquered my copics. I have had a set for about 3 months but I just couldn't get on with them. I nearly sold them last week but thought I'd give it one last try. I finally managed to create some images which I'm happy with. It's only taken months of trying and giving up!

I'll create a card with it tonight so I can share it tomorrow. I can also share my Purrrfect Project tomorrow. Did I tell you it involves bling?!

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Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Tim Holtz

This week's challenge for Simon Says Stamp is Tim Holtz inspired project. I love his style but it elludes me mostly. I haven't done any collage stuff forever. So I found it a bit of challenge to get my mojo started.

I have used the wrinkle-free watercolour effect that Tim uses. This is where you put the ink onto your craft sheet and spritz. I have forgotten how much fun this is - playing with my inks has really rekindled my desire.



The lock plate is made from Fimo - left over from a project I did for Scrapbook Inspirations a few months back. I've added some moonglow powders to make it shimmer.

I must also mention the Scrappy Shack. This Etsy shop has the most gorgeous and interesting die-cuts I've ever seen. Better still, they're have blog-candy for one lucky person. Pop over to have a look!

Thanks for stopping in.

Morag x

Simon Says Stamp! Challenge

This week's Simon Says Stamp Challenge is to use an animal in your project.

I've chosen some of my favourite stamps from Simon Says Stamp. I'm a real sucker for giraffes.

I've used some of my leftover papers from my layout to make the card. I bent the giraffe's necks when I stamp as I quite like them leaning over.

Thanks for looking!

Morag x

Simon Says Stamp Challenge

The challenge for this week was to use a sketch. Check out the post here.

I of course, have used a Tilda image. I love the ones with the bows in their hair.



The Calendar stamp is October Afternoon. The journal page is Making Memories. Background paper - SEI.

I have also been playing Tilda of another sort this weekend. I've hoarded several of her sewing books with a promise to make things from them. I've finally taken the plunge!

I started off with this bag. I fell in love with the material some time ago which was almost too precious to cut. Not bad for my first quilted project. It's a lot different from things I used to sew!



I think blogger has had enough now. It won't let me upload any more photos at the moment. Ho Hum! We'll try again tomorrow.

TFL!

Morag x

Simon Says Stamp Challenge

Has gone weekly. This week the theme is One for the boys.

I had dug out some tins the other day which would be great for the kids to store their nick-nacks in. They always have little treasures and odd bits they need to keep safe.

I decorated this one last night for Jacob - thought he'd appreciate the guitar and plectrum!



Papers and die-cuts are Crate Paper.



The stamp is 7 Gypsies I think.



Gotta dash. TFL!

Morag x

Simon Says Stamp Challenge 3

The latest challenge over at Simon Says Stamp is a recipe.

2x Patterned papers
3x Buttons
1x Ribbon

I took this to mean I could use other stuff too - I hope that isn't cheating!



I love this Tilda - she sits so prettily. I told you I can do colours other than pink :)



As you can see I think flowers don't count!



Great challenge!

Read on for the Just Magnolia challenge.

Simon Says Challenge



I know there are lots of challenge blogs around, but they are a great way of keeping you on your toes. Sometimes it's tricky trying to participate in everything, but it's certainly lots easier if there is candy involved.

I'm on the Winter DT for Simon Says Stamp! Blog and they are hosting a new challenge blog starting on 1st April. There are stamps for the winners (what could be better than that?!)

So pop along to find out more at Simon Says Challenge.



In the meantime, seems like a good idea I'll leave you with a Doggie Bag I did for the main blog using the Best of Friends Stamps.

Hope to catch you soon!

Morag x

Look, less than 2 weeks!

I am trying to post more often, but time still eludes me.

Just a quick share of some things I've managed to photograph. I'm still pants at taking a decent shot of LO's but hey, what can I say?

This quick LO was of DS enjoying the snow recently. He bunked off work for a couple of hours to join us in the park. (I hope his boss isn't reading). He did make up for it later - honest!



I love the cute little monsters from October Afternoon's Night Light.



A couple of cards for SimonSaysStamp.




The cute little cats and dogs are from the Cats and Dogs are the Best of Friends st.



I do have more cards when I photographed them.

Be back Soon. Thanks for popping in!

Morag x