My top 10 of 2010

Ok so i am joining in on a bloghop where wwe have to pick our top 10 creations of 2010...OMG how hard is this to pick just 10.
Its also hard to believe that it was only in December last year that i really got into making cards.  I have been a scrapper for MANY MANY years and quite honestly thought that cards were a waste of time.
i then wentthrough a dry spell with my scrapping...MR Mojo had left the building and I thought..Jeez what am i going to do with all this stuff i have collected.
then I got introduced to Magnolia images and shall we say the rest is history.

So here we go..My top 10...and I have to say these are in no particular order as I just cant decide..lol.

Ok well theres actually 11 because i couldnt pick just 10...lol.

i hope you enjoy looking at my Top 11 of 2010!!.

Whoops...sorry!!

Man I dont know if its the silly season or if i truly have the deepest blond roots but i forgot to pick a winner for my Victorian sweethearts stamp i had up for grabs.

Ok here is the winner......bcriminger  If you can let mne know your Address details I can get the stam out to you ASAP.

Sorry again!!  (smacks myself in the forehead)

Snow much fun.....

well its a bit hard to imagine Snow at the moment when its damn stinking hot outside but i wish it wa ssnowing.  i so dont do the heat...ick!!!
Anyways the challenge this week at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge is to show us some snow on your creation.  We dont mind how you do it but make sure we can see the snow!!!  We have two great prizes for you again this week.  A prize from robyn's Fetish of 5 digi images and a super cute Stamp set supplied by our very own DTer Gemma!!

i have used a snowflake border that i have cut out with my cricut and the LAcy LAbels cartridge.
I have teamed it up with a super cute Santa from Sassy Cheryls.

Cant wait to see what you create!!

Balloon Tilda says thanks....

I was starting to worry that my Magnolia stamp kit wasnt going to show up as I knew that quite a few others already had theirs....but Thanks AP for delivering it to me yesterday!!  Woot Woot couldnt wait to ink up this sweet Tilda...My favourite from the kit!!!

i did a quick scrounge around the web for a few challenges i could enter her into.  I found the sketch at Tickled Pink Monthly....their last :(

And also found that Totally Tilda were calling for easel cards....DONE!!  i havent made an easel card in awhile and this was a perfect excuse to make my favourite style of card!!

Also found that Cupcake Craft Challenge is wanting a Thank You card

And Simon Says is Anything goes...how perfect!!

And a close up of the sentiment from TLC

TFL

Ita a TREEmendous time of the year...

With 5 more sleeps to go to the jolly red fat guy comes a visiting its no wonder I'm feeling a little flustered and forgot to post about the new challenge over at Stamptacular last night.  My other excuse is we also had our work show...lol.   And honest not one drop of alcohol past these lips..i was a good girl...plus I also had to go to work at 7am this morning...lol.  thats always a killer!!!

Anywho...on with this weeks challenge.  The theme this week is TREEmendous....and if you cant work that out we would like to see a tree on your creation!.Doesn’t matter what type of tree…as long as it’s clearly a TREE! …Oh, and don’t forget to STAMP! Afterall, we don’t call this STAMPtacular Sunday for nothing!


Now my tree isnt stamped as I just dont have any tree stamps..well not true I have one but it just wasntthe right type of tree so i opted for a gorgeous embossed rub-on and stamped the super cute James the bear from LOTV.

papers are Websters and Bo Bunny's.

Image is coloured with copics but did it a few weeks ago so have no idea on colours.

Rub-on is unknown as well, it was a gift from a friend.

Sentiment is a freebie from bizzy Bec's blog.

Also dont forget the December challenge at Bizzy Bec's..its a Chrsitmas theme so easy peasy!!!

Our last gal is ...SAVANNAH

o I just love the name for this last victorian sweetheart.  I think its quite apt for her too...sweet with a bit of SASS!!!    Its time to introduce you to..SAVANNAH!!

Yes this is day 6 and the last of our beauties to showcase.

Now dont forget to enter for the chance to win your own set of these gorgeous gals, and if you havent entered a comment for my candy (*hint* its on the first preview) then you might want to quickly dash off and do so as I will be drawing a winner from the comments tomorrow.

Now its time to meet...Georgia!!!

Onto our fifth Victorian Seetheart for you to meet.  This time its Georgia!!!

Wont be long and you will be able to go and order your own, but have you enter for a chance to win these beauties???  Dont forget there are quite a few sets up for grabs and are you visiting the DT's blogs everyday looking for candy???

Please let me intoduce you to VIOLET

*this is my secong post for today...scroll down for My Stamptacular Sunday Post*

Day four of the wonderful Victorian Sweethearts release and its time to introduce you to VIOLET.

When my husband saw my card his comment was...jeez that would make a good tattoo.  he can be a bit strange at times...lol.

I have to say i think she was my favourite to colour.  Just love her dress!!! and her sexy strappy shoes!!!

Now for some details so you dont forget.

 On the 16th Dec all Rubber Stamps and Digi images will go on sale.. Rubber Stamps are Red Rubber already EZ mounted. As Bizzy Becs is Australian Based all International Customers will receive a Flat Rate Shipping of $3 for Victorian Sweethearts Rubber Stamps Only.

Ok now for some Prizes.. for 16 Lucky Winners that will receive a Set of 6 Digi Images of all the Victorian Sweethearts. Winners will be announced on the 16th December.


Also be sure to keep an eye on All the DT Blogs as some of them may just be having a Candy Giveaway.



Here is how to enter -



1) Place this logo below on your blog and announce Blue Butterfly Stamps.

2) Become a follower of Bizzy Bec's Store Blog if you are not already. A new Victoria Sweetheart image will be showcased each day at 12am, Perth WA time! There are still 2 more to go!!

3) Enter your name in the Linky on the Store Blog

All easy peasy hey!!!
 
 
AND DONT FORGET TO CHECK EACH DT MEMBERS BLOG FOR SOME CANDY>>>  Hint...You might wantto scroll down to my first post of these beauties!!!

Winter Wishes...

Seems a bit strange saying Winter Wishes in the middle of summer unless its me wishing for winter to hurry up and get here lol.  But i guess Winter is more associated with Christmas than summer is.
Plus its also the theme at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge this week.
And this week we are being sponsored by the wonderful crew at MFT again!! With a wonderful $25 voucher.  Cant go wrong with that hey!!

i have used a gorgeous image of theirs on my card.  It looks like quite a few of my felllow DTers have used the same image.  It is super cute!!!

i have covered my snowmen in with super fine white glitter.  I hope you can see the sparkle!!

Now its your turn to go create a wonderful Winter Wishes creation.

Cant wait to see it!!!

And here is Ruby!!!

Yes today its time to introduce you to Ruby....the third of the Victorian Sweethearts that will be available to buy in rubber or as a digi from Bizzy Bec's very soon!!

Dont forget that Bec has an awesome competition going in conjunction with the launch of these gorgeous gals where you can win the set.......So hop on over to the blog and enter!!!

Also check out the other DT girls blogs as someone might have candy up for grabs!!!

Would like for you to meet.....OLIVIA

*Dont forget to look at yesterdays post as there might just be some Candy up for grabs*

Yes today you get to meet another of the Victorian Sweethearts which will be available from Bizzy Bec's very soon.

Today its a pleasure for me to introduce you to OLIVIA.  Isnt she gorgeous and very demure!!  Love the way she is sitting on her stool, waiting to be asked to dance maybe???

On the 16th Dec all Rubber Stamps and Digi images will go on sale.. Rubber Stamps are Red Rubber already EZ mounted. As Bizzy Becs is Australian Based all International Customers will receive a Flat Rate Shipping of $3 for Victorian Sweethearts Rubber Stamps Only.


Ok now for some Prizes.. for 16 Lucky Winners that will receive a Set of 6 Digi Images of all the Victorian Sweethearts. Winners will be announced on the 16th Dec.

Also be sure to keep an eye on All the DT Blogs as some of them may just be having a Candy Giveaway.

Here is how to enter -

1) Place this logo below on your blog and announce Blue Butterfly Stamps.

2) Become a follower of Bizzy Bec's Store Blog if you are not already

3) Enter your name in the Linky on the Store Blog

A new Victoria Sweetheart image will be showcased each day at 12am, Perth WA time.

So keep tuned for the next showcase!!

Its time!!! To introduce.... CHARLOTTE

It is now that time where I can Introduce to you the New Blue Butterfly Stamps Collection "Victorian Sweethearts"

All images in this Collection have been Designed and Created by Giulia. An Amazing Artist.

Today i would like to introduce you to Charlotte.  The first of 6 gorgeous gals!!!

OK....is there a surprise at the end of the 6 days, YES there sure is....As there are 16 DT girls, there will be 16 different prizes up for grabs of Victorian Sweethearts Digital Images set of 6..


With these also comes a Bonus Sheet of Round Sentiments.

On the 16th Dec all Rubber Stamps and Digi images will go on sale.. Rubber Stamps are Red Rubber already EZ mounted..How amaing is that!!!  Takes all that hard work out of doing it yourself.

As Bizzy Becs is Australian Based all International Customers will receive a Flat Rate Shipping of $3 for Victorian Sweethearts Rubber Stamps Only.

So here's what you need to do in order for them to win this Fabulous prize..

You will need to become a* Follower of Bizzy Bec's Store Blog * post on your blogs announcing the New Blue Butterfly Stamps and Victorian Sweethearts Collection.,*show a Blue Butterfly Stamps BADGE on their blog side bar, *enter your name into the Mr Linky.. How easy is That!!!!!!!!

And how would you like to win your very own Charlotte??  Well i have her up for grabs, all you need to do is leave a comment here on my blog and I will pick a random winner.

Good luck and stay tuned for another introduction tomorrow!!!

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.

The ABC Challenge - J is for jewels
Creative card crew - Anything goes
craft your Passion challenge - Anything goes
Craft your days away - texture

December is Christmas time at Bizzy Bec's

*Oooo I just noticed this didnt post as scheduled...Grrr @ blogger...dont you hate that!!!*

Its December already..can you believe it!!!  Wow in just a few short days the big fat jolly man in the red suitis going to be hopefully paying us a visit and then the year will be over...Too scary for words really.

And why is it that December always seems to fly faster than any other month??? 
Anyways...are you ready for Christmas??  Do you have all your cards made??
If not then now is the perfect time to get some done and also to enter into the December challenge over at Bizzy Bec's blog.  And dont forget the challenge is now open to EVERYONE....worldwide!!!

And our theme for December...seriously how could it be anything else but CHRISTMAS!!!!

And here is my inspiration for you!!

So no excuse now...get going on those Chrissie cards and enter to win a load of goodies from Bec!!!

Magnolia Winter Kit Sneak

So if you have ordered the winter kit from MAgnolia nd are dying to see whats in it....
Well here it is!!!

(Picture courtesy of Tanja)

Exciting things are afoot....

Over at Bizzy Bec's and its all happening tomorrow!!!!  So be prepared because there will be 6 days of awesomeness just for you!!!

Bizzy Bec's is about to launch its own line of stamps!!!

Starting from 12am, 10th Dec Perth WA time we will be showcasing a New Stamp Image a day there are 6 Images in Total to show you. These will be available in Rubber Stamps and Digi Stamps at Bizzy Becs Online Store.

and here is a little sneak peek to whet your appetite with...

So dont forget to check out the blog starting tomorrow...there just might be some awesome prizes too!!!



Its a Blue Blue Christmas.....

well it is over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge as that is the theme for this week.  We want to see your Christmas cards that are made using the colour Blue!!
We have two geat prizes again this week...SIMPLY BETTY STAMPS PRIZE: $10 Gift Certificate
and MELJEN’S DESIGNS PRIZE: Winner’s CHOICE of FOUR Digis!  Pretty cool hey!!!!

Here is my card.  i have used Edwin from the new MAgnolia christmas collection.

Cant wait to see what you come up with!!!

Falling for you......

We have a fantastic theme this week over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge..we want to see you create a Love themed card but using the colours of Fall.   hence my title...FALLing for you!!!  Isnt that a super cool theme.
We have two awesome prizes for you as well this week.  A heap of Goodies from the wonderful Barb who used to be on our DT, and a $10 voucher from CraftBrulee.  You can go to the website and see BArbs wonderful goodies she has put up for a prize!!

Here is my inspiration for you!

Cant wait to see what you come up with!

Last Christmas Hop for the year...

Wowsers its hard to believe its only 1 month to Christmas!!  Going too quickly for my liking!!
Anywho....seeing its the 25th of the month yet again it must mean its time for another Magnolialicious Christmas All year Long blog hop.
If you have come here from Kerry's blog then you are on the right track.
Next on the hop is Lori's blog.
And if you get lost along the way you can jump back here and find where you are going next!

Now my card i have to confess was created a few months back.  I was all ready for the blog hop but forgot to put my hand up to say i was going to join in..silly me, then I put my card away for the next month and promptly forgot about it...lol.

TFL and enjoy the hop!

But anywho she is now seeing the light of blogland.

All things great things come to an end....

As they all must unfortunately.  Such is life.

This week is the last week for the Lil Lolita Boutique challenges, and we are all a bit sadden and are going to miss it.  But as I said.. All great things must come to an end.
But we are going out with a blast not a fizzle!!!
This last challenge is a sketch challenge, and dont we all love sketches!!  yay!!

Here is my card using the handsome Lil Lad Luca.

I have used a headshot of him.  Isnt he handsome!!

He is coloured with copics and the paper is KAisercraft.

I have used T!m crackle paint around the edge.

I took the photo while it was still wet so you cant see the crackle yet..lol.

So anyways head on over to the Boutique and help us go out with an even bigger BANG!!  by joining in with us!  Cant wait to see your creation!

Cute and Sweet

Hey there...
Have you entered into Bizzy bec's november challenge yet???   Its so easy and remember its now open to EVERYONE!!!!
the theme is a great one too...Cute and sweet!!!  O my could it get any easier???

here is a bit of inspiration i have created for you using the gorgeous new Sneaky Tilda from the Christmas 2010 collection.

i have created a tutorial on paper piecing over at Bizzy Bec's Store blog using my card.  Why not pop over and have a look and enter the challenge at the same time!!!

A close up of Tildas paper clothes and the flowers.

All which are available from Bizzy Bec's.

Amd see that sentiment...its  FREEBIE and is available here!!!

Thanks for visiting me today.

Anything Christmas......

O no can you believe its only 37 days til Christmas...OMG where has this year gone??
Anywho to get you in the cristmas card making mood we are having a great challenge at Lil Lolita Boutique and its anything Christmas.

Sounds pretty easy hey...and it is!!!
I got to use to super cute new Lil Lad Frankie and he is all christmassy dressed up as one of SAntas helpers.

So sorry but i have a ripper of a headache so no details for now but will attempt to come back and fill you in.

Pink Sentimental Christmas

LOL..I bet you are thinking what is she on about with that title..well its the theme this week at Lil Lolita Boutique. 
We would like to see either a pink christmas card or one with a sentiment or why not combine them??  Easy Peasy I say!!!!

Here is my card using the super GORGEOUS new Lil Christmas Evie..i mean seriously how cute is she??

So fantastic theme ..a real easy one too so why not hop on over to the Boutique and join us!!

Stamptacular inspiration...

Well i know its wednesday and not Sunday..yet again I'm late but I have been very under the weather in the past week so i apologise.  But just no way possible I could sit at the computer and do anything.

Anyway at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge this week we want you to take inspiration from ne of the design teams examples and use that to ispire your card.  Pretty easy hey!
And there is a wonderful new Magnolia Christmas stamp up for grabs courtesy of our very own Marianne and also 4 digi images of your choice from Meljen's designs.

Now here is my card.  i have used diecuts(nestabilities), punches and flowers.

i have used a gorgeous new Wild Rose stamp which are available over at Bizzy Bec's.

Beaded Oval nestabilitie, scallop punch from SU and a border punch from martha Stewart.

Roses, leaves and ribbon is also from bizzy Bec's.

Fergus is colured with copics with enormous amounts of glitz on his belly and paper is Basic grey's Olivia in the 6x6 pad.

Cant wait to see if i inspire any of you!!!

So much is happening at Bizzy Bec's

Have you been over there to check it all out??
Not only does Bec have a new Store blog but her new cometition is going on at the blog an it is open to everyone!!  thats right...everyone!!  And the theme for this months competition is easy peasy...CUTE and SWEET!!  Could it get any easier??  You can go here to find out all the details and to enter!!  Come on no excuse now!!

here is my first card for some inspiration.

I have used a gorgeous Wags and whiskars fairy and coloured her with copics.  i used a spellbinders lacey circle die to cut her out with.

Flowers, lace, ribbon and tulle all available from bizzy Bec's as well as items listed above.

See one stop shopping at its best!!

Even that sentiment tag is a digital one available at Bec's!

And now for some more news.....

Look what is now available at Bizzy Bec's!!!

how seriously cute are they???

I can see myself being a major Fergus fan!!!  he is so cute!!

So hop on over to Becs before they all sell out.  You can find them here.

Now there is lots more happening at Bec's and I am seriously DYING to tell you...But i am sworn to secrecy!!

And trust me its killing me!!!!

But you will just have to wait.... sorry :(

New challenge up at Lil Lolita Boutique

and this week we want to see you using black and white plus one.....meaning plus one other colour.  Sounds easy enough..and it is!!!!

now I have chosen blue as my plus one!!

Now I have used 60's Ivy and coloured her with copics.

i have used W1, 3, 5, and 7

And B00, 02, 05.

I have coloured the white flower with B00 as well.

the lace was originally cream and I coloured it with BG02 to use a slightly different shade.

Papers are from my stash and have really No idea who or what they are from..lol

So hop on over to Lil lolita Boutique and see what all the other ladies have done and share with us your creations!.

Hide and seek..

is the order of the day over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge this week.  Yes we wantto see you created something that has a hidden feature.  Could be as simple as a tag hiding with a sentiment on it, or a wonderous creation with something hidden inside?  Maybe some yummy somethings??  LOL

We have two wonderful prizes this week.  ROBYN’S FETISH


PRIZE: Winner’s choice of FIVE Digital Products!
And something special from Our Very Own...Dee..And wonderous stamp pack from unity!!

How cool and amazing is that!!!

So come on start thinking and start stamping!!

here is my creation.  i have made my version of a slider card again.  The image is from Robyn's Fetish!!

Here it is with the slider closed

and here with it open.

Ok now get creating because I cant wait to see what you will come up with!!

Winner of my Birthday Candy...

How appropriate to announce my winner on Halloween...LOL
Like there is not enough Candy on a night like tonight..Bwahahahaha!!!  LOL

Ok on with the show.
First i wantto thank all that entered.
i didnt think I would get so many entries!!
i was just going to put names in a hat and pull one out but too many for that!! 
Sooo.......
 i have used Random.org to help me choose my winner

OMG Dee(Sprytebird) thats you hun!!!  Woohoo Congrats.  Will get your prize in the post to you ASAP. I should have your address here with all my Stamptacular stuff.  If not I'll give you a yell!!!

Congrats again!!

Birthday Blog Candy

Ok well as promised here is my very first Blog Candy to celebrate my upcoming birthday.
As well as to thank all my followers and people who regularly visit and comment on my blog entries.
i love you all and want to thank you!!

So here is my Candy.  i hope you like it.  I might also be tempted to add more things..like some more hanglars......you just never know!!!

No rules of stipulations.  If you want to become a follower you can, if you want to spread the word about my candy you can, but its not a requirement to enter.

Just use the linky thingy below (which I hope I got working???  eek)..if noy leave your name in the comments!!

Candy will be drawn the 30th October 2010

Its a Birthday surprise.....

with a sneak peek of a yummy new Lil Lolita girl!  A new Kellita as well....O my!!!!

But first on to the important stuff.....this week at Lil lolita Boutique Challenge we are asking you to create a birthday card.  How easy is that!!!!

Now the gorgeous Kellie has allowed us to use the super gorgeous new Kellita stamp!!
Here is my creation.

Now I have gone for a bit more than a head shot of the beautiful Kellita...kind of like a half body shot..lol.
i have used the yummy new Cupcake papers from Kaiser...isnt it bright and gorgeous.  i have added lots of sparkle as well.

now.... Would you lie a chance to win this gorgeous new Kellita??  Pop on over to the store blog here for information on how you can win her in either digital or rubber!!  I know how exciting hey!!!

O and dont forget to enter into the challenge by creating a wonderous birthday card for us to oogle over!!!

Its a pink Christmas card

For the Magnolialiscious Christmas All year long Blog hop.  Can you believe its only 2 months til Christmas.  Where has this year gone??  Speeding past at the speed of light!  O my!!!
Anywho..yep its the 25th of the month yet again which means another christmas card blog hop!!
If you have come here from Kathy's blog then you are on the right track!
Next is Lindsy's blog.
And if you get lost on the way you can go back to the start and find your way!

Ok now on with my card.
i have used the super sweet new Tilda needs a hug from the Fall kit.  It is now up for pre-order at Magnolialicious.

Papers are from the yummy Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses 6x6 pad.
Cardstock is SU rose red.
Swirl is a Mgnolia Doohickey die.
Roses, and all of the above products are all available from Bizzy Bec's.
Tilda is coloured with copics and her dress is paper pieced.

Now get hopping!!!

i have used the sketch #125 from friday Sketchers
And also entering into the pink Challenge on Just Magnolia

Its a colour challenge this week

over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge!!!  Orange, Lime Green, White/Cream and Plum Purple. Oh, and as an added bonus in celebration of Halloween...feel free to add the color BLACK too! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CREATE A HALLOWEEN CARD OR PROJECT TO ENTER THIS CHALLENGE! …Oh, and don’t forget to STAMP! Afterall, we don’t call this STAMPtacular Sunday for nothing!


Now seeing as we dont really celebrate Halloween here in Australia, (although the shops seem to be getting more and more into it every year, but not sure its really catching on) i went with the non- halloween option in creating my card.
i have discovered the wonderful images by Kenny k and have used one on my card.

here it is

And a close up of the Download Diva

This close up also shows a bit that the circles on the PP are not black but actually shiny silver.

Flowers and Copics and Doohickey dies used are all available from Bizzy Bec's.

TFL and I cant wait to see your creation!!

Whoops almost forgot to say the prize is from the wonderful Diana over at Magnolialicious and is a cute MAgnolia stamp.