Exclusively By Mel

Wizard Tilda :)

2012-03-04T12:59:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Hope your enjoying your weekend :)

Just finished this card,used one of my new Magnolia stamps.

Wizard Tilda.

Nearly didn't buy this one until Lisa opened my eyes to her.

I coloured her with Caran D'Ache pencils.

The papers are Magnolia, used the "princess & Princesses" Magic wand paper.

Love the new papers!

The sentiment is Magnolia.

And the "moments with you are Magical"

sentiment was a gift from lovely Lisa xx

All the die cuts are Magnolia.

Entering my card in the Tomic Tilda's Birthday and a Sketch challenge.

MDUC Buttons and Bow's

Thanks so much for popping by and for your lovely comments xx

Love,melly. xxx

Totally Tilda Mid Way reminder Die cuts and Punches.

2012-03-04T04:13:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Hope you had a lovely week.

I'm back with a reminder to please come and join in our

totallytilda. challenge.

Die cuts and punches.

You must use both on your project.

Our sponsor is bunnyzoescrafts.

And the prize is a £10.00 gift certificate.

I've used farewell Tilda masked with the magnolia tree

and magnolia dog.

My die cuts are the Tim holtz butterfly on the edge die

and the Marianne designables.

My punched items are the leaves and little hearts.

The image is watercoloured.

The lovely Magnolia sentiment is from my lovely friend Lisa :) xx

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Love,melly. xxx

Hi :))

2012-03-02T04:53:00.001-08:00

Hi all,

Blimey I've not done much crafting this week :(

To busy spending money on crafty items!

And had a cracking headache yesterday.

Today I have skateboard Tilda to share.

I used my brand new pencils on this image.

Still got a way to go until I'm happy with the results.

Working on different types of papers until I find one I really like.

The papers are Magnolia.

I have ordered some of the new collection, can't wait to use them!

Along with all my gorgeous new Magnolia stamps.

I've used four Doohickeys on this card.

Before I go just wanted to say how fantastic sirstampalot.

Have been getting my lovely new stamps out to me this week :)

And thanks for my lovely comments xxx

Be back soon.

Love, melly. xx

Totally Tilda.

2012-02-26T02:59:00.002-08:00

Hi all,

It's time for a lovely new challenge at totallytilda.

This challenge we would love to see your projects using die cuts and punches.

You must use both please.

Our sponsor this challenge is bunnyzoescrafts.
Zoe also has the brand new Pre-Order Princes & Princesses collection.

And the prize is a £10.00 gift certificate.

For my card I used cuddly siblings from the Sweet crazy love collection.

And watercoloured them.

The paper is maja design.

The little tags that the sentiment is on are punched, and the leaves card border

and Doohickey tag are my die cuts.

And we have 2 lovely new members on our DT.

Becky and Ali

Please pop by their blogs and say hi.

And take a look at my teamies wonderful work

Look forward to seeing your fab creations.

Love, Mel. xxx

My Friend :)

2012-02-24T09:19:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Oh my gosh! I'm so excited, just seen all the new stamps from the

Princes and Princesses collection :)

I waiting for my Kit so I can't order any yet and it's killing me.

My card today is made using my new Pie Tilda,

Lisa my lovely best buddy bought her for me for my Birthday xxx

I got her early as I was inpatient!

It's not my Bithday untill next month.

I also got skating Tilda and a 2 lovely sentiments.

Thank you lovely xxx

I so enjoyed watercolouring her.

The gorgeous papers are Maja.

I've used three Doohickeys on this card.

A pic of the inside.

I off to drool over the new collection =P~

I'm entering my card into the Tomic challenge Friendship plus doohickey.

Lots of love, Mel. xxx

Tilda with spring flower.

2012-02-18T07:28:00.001-08:00

Hi all,

Isn't it lovely to see the sun!

Gorgeous day here :)

Today I have my new Tilda to show you.

Thanks to bex. for letting me know where to find her xxx

This is the link paperandpictures.

If you would like one email the lady as they are not on the site.

They might have some left.

I've masked her into my lovely new pressie from Lisa

xxx

I love this stamp.

I've gone for the black and one colour look.

Seen it a few times on blogs and loved it.

My papers are Magnolia, I've bought loads and loads of magnolia papers!

Working my way through them :)

Pic of the inside.

Thanks so much for your lovely comments. xxx

Love, Mel. xxx

Tilda with her love shoes :))

2012-02-16T03:08:00.001-08:00

Hi all,

Back with another new Tilda from the Sweet Crazy Love collection :x

Tilda with lovely lace shoes has been masked with the Magnolia

old valentine letter stamp.

I know it's to late to be used for valentines day,

Bit I think it would make a nice card for lots of other occasions.
The lovely key charm is from my Totally Tilda boss Susie.
Thanks lovely, the charms are beautiful. xx

I'm entering my card in to the Tomic challenge.

Three patterned papers, two or more types of embellishments.

My embellishments are the flowers and the metal corner.

Picture on the inside.

Well that's it from me.

Oh nearly forgot, I have a fab new replacment Vagabond, yippee.

craftsulove. sent me it the next day.

I have my arm back :) And don't need to lend Mina's teeny tiny scissors xx

Love, Mel. xxx

Gutted!

2012-02-13T10:57:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

I'm not a happy bunny tonight :(

My Vagabond died on me this afternoon.

I've only had it a few months, and loved using it.

I am without any die cutting machines, and feel like I've lost an arm.

Tonight I just have a little moleskine notebook to show you ;)

I coloured Tilda with raining hearts in re-inkers.

It does take more time and ink to colour on this Kraft card.

But it was a nice easy project :)

The sentiment is from Magnolia.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love, Mel. xxx

Totally Tilda.

2012-02-12T03:20:00.000-08:00

Morning.

It's a new challenge at totallytilda.

This time we would like you to use a Magnolia Tilda stamp

with Tilda wearing a hat.

I've used Koala Tilda.

And the prize for winning this challenge is the Koala Tilda stamp.

As we are sponsored by shopbron.

How good is that!

My Aussie Tilda is coloured with re-inkers.

The papers are Magnolia.

I've used my gorgeous memory box swirls xx

The tag and cotton flower are from Magnolia dies.

I hope you can join us this time with your lovely creations.

Love, Mel.xxx

Stud Muffin.

2012-02-11T05:11:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Just popping on to enter my card in the Tomic Edwin + Sketch Challenge

I've masked Edwin in front of the Magnoila muffin stamp.

And coloured my image with distress inks with the help of Zoe's fab tutorials

All my papers are Magnolia.

And the ribbon is from stampin up.

It's been a rough week, but I couldn't miss one of my favourite challenges.

Love, Mel. xx

Entering my card into the Tomic challenge.

I love you!

2012-02-05T08:52:00.000-08:00

Hi all :)

Back with another new Tilda.

This sweet image is Rose scent Tilda from the fantastic new sweet crazy love collection.

I masked her on the Magnolia vintage couch.

Then embossed the couch with gold wow powder.

The image is coloured with re-inkers.

I've used my new Tim Holtz on the edge iron gate die.

And the papers are Magnolia.

The tag is cut from my new Magnolia die.

I was lucky enough to win this die and some other goodies in the Tomic challenge.

Thanks Magnolia xxx

Pic of the inside.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Be back soon. Love, Mel. xxx

Entering my card in to

Tomic (Valentine and Hearts)

MDUC (Love is in the Air)
magnolia-licioushighlites. (vintage and shabby chic)

Candy Winner!

2012-02-04T01:14:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Sorry I'm late with my candy winner :">

Congratulations No 6 terrievidreader

Can you please email me your address.

So I can send Tilda on her way :)

Love, melly. xxx

With Love :)

2012-02-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Oh my gosh it's so cold.

We have the heating whacked up and I'm still blinking rubbing my feet together!

Today I have a step card.

It's a lovely summer scene!

Just think we have this to look forward to :D

I've coloured my images with re-inkers.

I used three Magnolia dies on this card, I so love that heart fence.

And the papers are Magnolia.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Be back soon, love Melly. xxx

Tilda With Snowheart Candy.

2012-02-01T02:19:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Just a little candy :-*
Courtsey of craftsulove

One Tilda with Snowheart :)

Please if your not a already a follower can you become one :)

For a chance to win the Tilda.

Tilda with cozy heart :)

2012-01-30T03:35:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Hope your all well.

I was so happy this morning to see I have reached 200 followers :D

Today I have a card for the Tomic challenge

Make a oval card with embossing.

Loved this challenge.

Mind you I had no large oval dies, so off to ebay

And Bobs your Uncle.

I adore this little cuttie!

I've masked her in the Magnolia Heartflowers.

I heat embossed the Doohickey butterful with yellow wow powder.

And heat embossed the Pion postcard around the edges.

The backing paper that you can just see a little of !

is pion.

The ribbon is from ribbongirl

And the majority of the flowers are from wildorchidcrafts.

Entering this card in the Tomic challenge (oval card with embossing )

Be back soon,

Love, melly. xxx

Totally Tilda Challenge.

2012-01-29T03:12:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

It's a new challenge at totallytilda.
And we have a new Totally Tilda DT on our team.
Helene
Mega talented lady!

This time we would love to see your creations

with RED and PINK on them.
The theme is Valentine.

Our sponsor for this challenge is bunnyzoescrafts.

I have used Tilda sending love letter, and coloured her with re-inkers.

The papers are Magnolia.

The heart tag is from Magnolia.

This hug is for someone very special to me >:D<
Love, melly.
xxxx

Tilda With Her Wrapped Heart :)

2012-01-23T10:57:00.000-08:00

Hi all :)

A Tilda shaker card today.

I've used the totally adorable Tilda with wrapped heart.

The papers are Magnolia.

And the wonderful big crystal heart is from Prima.

I embossed the acetate with a tim holtz folder.

The memory box Arboscello tree is from mycraftyheart.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Love, Mel. xxx

Tilda with huge peony :)

2012-01-21T02:51:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Hope your all well :)

Today I have another one of the beautiful new Tilda images on my card.

Tilda with peony tails.

Oh how I love this collection, I can't wait to get my mitts on the wild Tilda stamp.

I do enjoy colouring Tilda's.

I made this card for the Tomic challenge.

Superb sketch!!

The tag is made with the Magnolia so wrapped die.

And the papers are Magnolia.

Tilda is coloured with re-inkers.

Sending a big :-h to you all.

Be back soon. Love, Mel. xxx

Entering my card into the Tomic Sketch plus use Fabric challenge.

Totally Tilda.

2012-01-15T03:45:00.000-08:00

Morning all.

It's a new challenge at totallytilda.

Tilda with a non domesticated Animal

We would love to see your Tilda's with any wild Animal.

We are very lucky to be sponsored by shopbron.

And the prize is a special edition Koala Tilda stamp.

I've used my gorgeous Tilda with koala stamp. I so adore this stamp.

And coloured the image with re-inkers.

The papers are Magnolia.

And I used my new so wrapped die to make a tag.

The banner is a magnolia die also. My favourite die so far.

But I love them all :x

Well that's about it.

I can't wait to see your creations, but remember no domesticated Animals ;)

Love, Mel. xxx

A little Card :)

2012-01-14T01:28:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Welcome to my lovely new followers.

I have to admit I had a huge smile on my face this morning when I saw

Camilla had joined my blog.

I'm a massive fan of Camilla's

Today I have a little card, made for the Tomic Challenge.

I've used my limited edition Tilda with hearts.

And coloured her with re-inkers.

I've sat her on a tim Holtz key :)

The Tomic challenge is monochromatic pink with a bow.

I embossed the Little heart and crackle glazed it.

Waving to Rach :-h xxx

Entering my little card into the Tomic challenge.

Love!

2012-01-11T12:25:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Back with another, yes you guessed it, a Tilda! :-o

So love this new collection, oops I think I've already said this :">

The papers are magnolia.

She's coloured with re-inkers.

I've used my new Sizzix clock die.

Love it! can't believe it's taken me so long to get one!

I just want to say good luck to teresa for Saturday.

Lots of love, Mel. xxx

Baby it's cold outside!

2012-01-04T08:05:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Hope your having a lovely start to your new year :)

I've made a winter card for the Tomic Challenge.

But I'm not sure if it will be allowed?

Fingers crossed it's ok.

I've used the beautiful limited edition Tilda with snowflake.

And coloured her with re-inkers.

The papers are Maja designs and Magnolia.

And the very sparkly silver stems are from ying

They came with some crystal stems I bought from her shop.

They arrived here super fast from Malaysia.

That's about it.

If anyone is interested in buying the Limited Edition Tilda,

I have a new one for sale in on my Ebay site.

Entering my card into The Tomic challenge sketch with colour combo.

Be back soon inchallah, as my Nan always says.

Love, Mel. xxx

Happy New Year xxx

2011-12-31T01:54:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

We are almost in 2012, I wonder what life has in store for us all in the year 2012?

Today I have a card I've made for the Tomic Happy New Year challenge.

I made a shaker card for the fist time :D

I put my acetate through a Tim Holtz folder.

And the filling is Diamond Dust.

My papers are magnolia.

The lovely leaf and heart die is magnolia.

King Tilda is coloured with re-inkers.

I'm entering my card into the Magnolia Tomic Happy New Year Challenge.

Happy New Year to you <:-p

Love, Mel. xxx

One of the gorgeous New Tilda's.

2011-12-28T08:51:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

This is my first Tilda from the new collection.

I love the new stamps,

just want the whole lot =P~

This card was originally meant to end up a shaker,

messed up the frame size and ended up not being able to get enough

foam around the edge to keep the glitter in #-o.

The papers are magnolia and maja design.

I have used my lovely Christmas present from Lisa again.

So love this memory box die :)

And my new magnolia heart die.

She's coloured with re-inkers.

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments :D.

Just want to send this to Teresa >:D<.

Love, Mel. xxx

Hi.

2011-12-27T10:08:00.000-08:00

I hope you are all having a great Christmas.

I'm still getting over eating and drinking to much :P

Just thought I would pop on with a card I made for a friend's Daughter

The image is from Stempelglede.

I used my new Magnolia butterfly die, a win from Alberto's magnolia advent calender

post. Thanks so much Alberto I loved my Magnolia stamps and papers too.

How lucky I was to win two Candy's this month.

I also won kat's candy :)

Thanks Kat I love all my goodies.

I also used the magnolia banner die on the card.

The image is coloured with re-inkers.

And my papers are magnolia.

Be back soon,

Love, Mel. :-* xxx

Last Christmas Card.

2011-12-22T04:50:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

This is the last Christmas card.

It's shocking to say but I didn't get past double figures this year :">

But I just had to use this wonderful Lili image.

I've coloured the image with inks.

The papers are Magnolia and pion.

I stamped inside the card all around the edges of the paper with a stempelglede stamp.

The die cuts are magnolia.

The flower is from prima.

Ok now I have some fab news for you.

Teresa from mycraftyheart. is opening a new online craft shop =P~

The shop will be called My Craft Heart.

The site will go live on the 14th Jan <:-P

Some of the items Teresa will be stocking are

Basic Grey

My Mind's Eye

Authentique

Distress inks

Stickles

Tim Holtz, not Tim himself :-/

And lots more goodies.
Teresa has asked me to be on her team :)
I will start linking back to the shop in the new year xxx
Lots of love and I hope you all have a Happy Christmas.

Totally Tilda.

2011-12-18T02:15:00.000-08:00

Morning all,

It's a lovely new challenge at totallytilda

This challenge will last for four weeks, and take us into the new year.

We will be having a break from commenting

but please don't think we are not looking at your lovely entries.

And will will still be choosing a winner.

The fab prize is.

From bunnyzoescrafts.

We would like to see your thank you projects this time.

This is my thank you card.

I've used magnolia and maja design papers.

And coloured my tilda with inks.

The gorgeous swirl die was cut from a memory box die

given to me for Christmas by my beautiful friend Lisa.

I love it and will be using it loads :D

This card has gone to a lovely blogging friend >:D<

To thank her for all the gorgeous chocolate she sent me.

Happy Christmas from the totally tilda design team :-*

Love, Mel. xxxxx

Koala Tilda.

2011-12-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Just finished Mum's & Dad's Christmas card.

Used my Koala Tilda.

Don't know what Dad will think of it /:)

It's very girly.

I used gilding flakes for the Christmas text background.

The papers are Magnolia and Pion design.

The tag, poinsettia and fence are Magnolia die cuts.

And the tree was a free die cut from dies to die for.

That came with an order.

I love it, went to buy it but it's out of stock :(

I'm entering my card into the Maggie lovers Challenge Aussie Christmas.

maggieloverschallenge.

Be back soon.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love, Mel. xxx

Tilda again :)

2011-12-07T11:05:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Another Tilda card today.

Can't help it I love the little beauties :">

She coloured with distress inks.

I have dyed the tim holtz ribbon with distress ink, then embossed it.

The papers are maja design and magnolia.

Well I'm off to get a stiff drink to warm myself up!

Be back soon,

Love, Mel. xxx

White on White.

2011-12-04T03:29:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Time for another challenge at totallytilda.

And it's White on White with Embossing & Glitter, USE ONLY WHITE

You can colour Tilda's skin and hair. No other colours what so ever though.
And no shading on tilda.

Good luck and we look forward to seeing your makes.

This is my white tilda card.

I coloured her hair and skin with distress inks.

I found this challenge a challenge :-/

Was not a happy bunny x(

But that's the whole point of a challenge !!

Just want to thank my lovely best friend Lisa for my fantastic Christmas video card >:D<
I so love it!! still giggling!

Love, Mel. xxx

Lili of the Valley.

2011-11-27T07:08:00.000-08:00

Hi all xxx

Welcome to my new followers.

Today I have a change for you , yes it's not a Tilda card :-o

Love this image, that cake looks very precarious :-s

I coloured this little gorg with distress inks.

The papers are my fav from, magnolia of course ;)

I embossed the edges of the frame with wow powder.

And the sentiment was also embossed with wow powder.

Be back soon,

Love, Mel. xxx

It's so dull !!

2011-11-22T04:49:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Where is that pesky sun?

Today I have a bright Christmas card to show you.

I keep making my Christmas cards in unconventional colours this year?

I've embossed my background paper with the magnolia snowflake stamp

and wow powder.

Used one of my new Tilda's, I love her hair ;;)

Coloured her with distress inks.

Using the beautiful new evergreen bough for her dress.

The lace is from my candy win from Mandy.

It's gorg, thanks mandy xxx

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xxx

Totally Tilda Masking Challenge.

2011-11-20T01:28:00.000-08:00

Hi all,
It's new challenge time at totallytilda.
This time our Challenge theme is;
Masking
Please stick to the challenge theme and then you will have a chance to win the prize..............
if you don't stick to the theme ...well then to be fair to the other entrants sadly you'll have your entry removed.

Our sponsor this challenge is Nikki from bunnyzoescrafts.

The prize is a £10.00 gift certificate.

Here is my tilda masking card.

I've used one of the new Christmas Tilda's Masked her with a hanglar banner, the Little hearts are from my stampin up set.

The holly all around her is a stamp from my Christmas stempelglede set.

And then coloured the image with distress inks.

The papers are Magnoila.

And the leaves are cut from the new Magnolia Christmas die.

The little gingerbread men are from Elaine at quixoticpaperie.

Look forward to seeing your lovely masking :)

Love, Mel. xxx

Snow Heart Tilda.

2011-11-09T11:39:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Another tilda to post! loving the new stamps :)

I coloured her with distress inks.

Wow love the new colours!

I've used them on a card I'm making at the moment.

I wish they did them in re-inkers :(

And that they were not limited!

Quick post! off to colour more fab tildas.

Thanks to my lovely friend Lisa for my gorg new stamps I got today.

Your so lovely xxx

Mel. xxx

Christmas (BUT NO RED GREEN OR BLUE)

2011-11-06T01:17:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

It's time for a brand new challenge at the totally tilda challenge blog

We are sponsored by our lovely Susie at diecutdreams.

This time we would love to see your Tilda Christmas creations

but there must be no REDGREENorBLUEor O

This is my Christmas card.

I've used my new Ice Tilda stamp.

And coloured her with distress inks.

The papers are from magnolia =P~

My sentiment is from liliofthevalley.

Just looked and there sold out at the mo :(

We can't wait to see your lovely cards, so please come and join in at totally tilda.

Loads of love, Mel. xxx

Lisa's Tilda candy.

2011-11-05T05:05:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Lisa's got new candy :)

sunrisecrafts.

Have sent Lisa the lovely new Tilda to give away

Please pop over to krafty-kutz. for your chance to win this goreous new Tilda.

Thanks so much.

Love, Mel. xxx

Alota Stamps.

2011-11-04T03:28:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Just wanted let you know...the lovely Helene over at Alota stamps has a new site.

Here's a link to her fab site alotarubberstamps.

She has a full range of sittables and scenery for us tilda lovers...

and now has a new mini range ...for the mini tildas.

Great international postage prices too.

Thanks for stopping by,

Love, Mel. xxx

Gorgeous day.

2011-10-29T06:03:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful autumn day it is here :)

Hope your all well :-*

Today I have a Christmas card to share with you.

I so loved making this card, I got to use my lovely new magnolia papers :x

She is coloured with distress inks.

I love using my inks so much, thanks to some hints from the fantastic chris

Hope you all have a fab weekend xxx

Love, Mel.
Linda the tag is from
liliofthevalley. xxx

Autumn Leaves.

2011-10-23T01:10:00.000-07:00

Hi,

It's time for a brand new challenge at totallytilda.

This challenge we would love to see autumn leaves on your project.

Our sponsor is the lovely Nikki from bunnyzoescrafts.

And the prize is a £10.00 gift certificate

On my card I used my Marianne leaves die.

Tilda spreading love was coloured with copics.

I saw this great frame idea on rach's blog xxx

We look forward to seeing all your lovely autumn leaves creations.

And please stop by the totallytilda. blog to see the wonderful cards made by

my other DT friends.

Love, Mel. xxx

My new craft room vinyl.

2011-10-16T11:05:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

I have a new vinyl on my craft room wall.

Lisa made it for me. xx

Lisa makes them and sells them on ebay.

She can make you a personalised one for any room.

In lots of different designs and colours.

I so love mine :x

So today I have a Sylvia Zet card to share with you.

Yes I've used my very favorite papers again!

Magnolia. I have ordered some of the new Christmas collection :x

Elanie has these gorgeous stamps for sale quixoticpaperie.

And I can't wait to colour the others.

I've coloured this little lady with distress inks.

I am off to finish colouring one of my new Tilda's >:D<

Loads of love, Mel. xxx

Halloween.

2011-10-09T01:35:00.000-07:00

It's halloween time at totallytilda. >:)

We want to see your fab spooky Tilda creations.

This challenge is sponserd by Lynne

crafts-4-you.
Lynne also provided our lovely spooky sentiments sentiments4you.
And the prize is a £10.00 gift certificate from crafts-4-you.

I've coloured Tilda with prismas.

My sentiment is from sentiments4you.

The lovely halloween ribbon and button are from craftyribbons.

I hope you have a wonderful Sunday.
Love to you all xxxx

Farewell Tilda.

2011-10-04T11:12:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Today I have one of my fav Tilda's to show you.

I so enjoyed colouring her with my distress inks :)

The papers are from magnolia.

I know I'm always saying it, but I do love them :x

The flowers are from wildorchidcrafts.

I had a little visitor in my craft room today!

Thanks Lisa for punching me some pine branches xxx

I broke my punch, tried to cut to thicker card in it.

Be back soon, love Mel. xx

I've been tagged!

2011-09-26T07:45:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

What a gorgeous day again.

It's fantastic to have the back door wide open at the end of September.

Today I have a hanglar girl to share with you.

I've coloured her with prismas.

The papers are maja design.

I have been tagged by the lovely teresa

I am to write ten things about myself and pass this tag on to five other Blogging buddies. I'd like to pass this tag onto:

Lisa krafty-kutz.

She will kill me! as Lisa is a very private person. She may say no.

Bailey&Alessandra alessandrassonderausgaben.

Sarah sarahshandmadecardsx.

Hanna hannashobbyblogg.

Mina pinkpuds.blogspot.

Ok my Ten things.
1. I hate animal cruelty, it makes me sick.
2. I'm a vegetarian.
3. I love Asda monkey nuts.
4. And I think the bubble and squeak I make with my Mum and Dad's potatoes,sprouts and garlic from their allotment is yummy.
4. I hate talking about myself.
5. I am far to soppy!! I cry a lot.
6. Chris said to write that I am financially irresponsible!
7. And that I'm impatient, I have to agree with that.
8. I dream of going to the Maldives one day.( refer to no 6!)
9. I once traveled around Spain and North Africa in a caravan when I was 10 with my Mum and two Brothers. It was wonderful! the best time ever.
10. I love seeing Chris come home after work xxx
(I can see you doing the fingers down the throat!)
Phew.
Love, Mel.

Totally Tilda Beer Mat.

2011-09-25T03:10:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Hope your well :)
It's a lovely day here.

It's time for a new challenge at totallytilda.

I so love being on this team.

The challenge this time is to decorate a beer mat or mini album
This time we are sponsored by the lovely Nikki from bunnyzoescrafts.

And the prize is a £10.00 gift certicacate.

I have used 6 mini magnolia images on my beer mat.

The background image is stamped with the magnolia silent night stamp.

My little magnolia images are coloured with prisma pencils.

We would love to see your take on a decorated beer mat or a mini album.

Please pop by and take a look at the wonderful DT creations at totallytilda.

Love, Mel. xxx

to you from me

2011-09-20T12:20:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Today I have a gorjuss girl to show you :-*

She is coloured with prismas.

And the papers are magnolia, I so love the butterfly paper :x

Well I love all magnolia papers.

Sentiment from stampin up.

And the beautiful lace is from wildorchidcrafts.

That's me, I'm off to watch telly and scoff some monkey nuts :)

Bless you for all your lovely comments. I love reading them xx

Love, Mel.

Hello :)

2011-09-13T06:38:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

The sun's shinning here today :)

I feels quite warm as well.

Belles 'n Whistles today.

I coloured my image with prismas.

The papers are My Mind's Eye, A Beautiful Life.

Ribbon and button from ribbongirl.

Thanks so much for stopping by xx

Love

Totally Tilda Wedding.

2011-09-11T01:37:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Today I have my first DT card as part of the totally tilda challenge blog

And our sponser for this challenge is Lynne
at sentiments4you.
The prize is a £10.00 gift certificate.

My image is coloured with prismas.

I hope you can join in our challenge.

And please take a peek at the wonderful projects made by my fellow DT members.

Love, Mel. xx

My new header.

2011-09-02T06:02:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

Sorry I've not been around for a while.

Slowly getting back into my crafting again :)

My lovely friend Lisa has made me a fantastic new blog header.

I absolutely love it!!

Thank you Lisa xx

So if you would like to have a beautiful new header

Lisa can make you a personal one with your colourings.

Or if you prefer she can use some of her own beautifully coloured images,

to incorparte into your blog header.

Lisa is only charging £7.00 for each header.

Or £12.00 if you would like to use her coloured images.

Lots of love, Mel. xx

Cherish.

2011-08-16T02:48:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

Thanks for popping by :)

Today I have a Mo Manning image to show you.

I just loved colouring her in.

Used copics and prismas.

I wanted to make her bunny look well loved.

I tried to give the impression it used to be a pink bunny.

So started it with a very pale pink.

The lovely gingham frill is from creativetreasures

The off white prima flower was one, I made it into two flowers.

The twine is from the ribbongirl.

I would like to enter this card in the ribbongirls. challenge.
Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xxx

White on White?

2011-08-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

Hi all :)

Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my craft room.

No it's not that tidy usually.

Looks like a tip again, back to normal now!!

Today I have a Tilda that card I would like to enter for the,white on white challenge

at A Gem Of A Challenge pinkgemchallengeblog.

But I'm not sure if it's fitting....

I have stamped a big black heart on it doh!!

Just take it off Janet if it's not ok xx

Not a lot to say about this card.

Apart from it took me ages to colour her.

I know it's not right( need to work on her dress)

But I loved her face, so I could not bring myself to bin her.

I have used a very light ink to stamp her with.

Zoe had the idea on her makeitcrafty. blog.

That's it folks.

Be back soon. Love to you all xxx.

Mel.

Craft room.

2011-08-10T12:10:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

I like to put faces in blogland in their craft space if you know what I mean.

So I have taken some pics today to show you where I craft.

Plus a lovely friend has asked to see my crafty space xx.

This is where I colour my images.

Where I spend most of my crafty time, at the laptop chatting!!

And looking at your wonderful blogs.

Sewing machine under the cloth.

Messy bit!

Thanks for looking xx

Love, Mel.

LOVE!

2011-08-08T11:40:00.000-07:00

Hi all :)

Today I have a Teddy Bo/Bea card.

I made this card for the wild orchid challenge wildorchidchallenge.

Beary special.

I've used pion papers.

And my Martha Stewart hearts punch around the page.

I used a new stitch on this card for a change.

I have a fab sewing machine with loads of different stitches,

but have not used most of them.

Off to watch sky news now. The riots are terrible!!

My Nan lives in north London.

We use to so shopping at Wood Green.

Now look at it!

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xx

>:D<

Love is in the little things.

2011-08-05T09:08:00.000-07:00

Hi all :D

Today I have at last finished a card for the Totally Tilda challenge.

So slow :">

The papers are maja design, love them so much!

The Totally Tilda challenge this time was to use pearls,swirls,ribbon and lace.

When I saw the Totally Tilda design teams cards, I thought what a lovely challenge.

My pearls are on the brads either side of my lace banner.

The swirls are from quixoticpaperie.

I painted them with antique white acrylic paint.

Then plastered them with star dust stickles.

I have been dying to use this Tilda ever since seeing Rach's stunning card.

She is coloured with copics.

I have put ickle black gems on the ladybugs spots.

I would like to enter this card into the totallytilda. challenge.

If your leaving me a comment, thanks so much ;) xxx

Be back soon. Love, Mel. xx

A special wish.

2011-07-31T05:20:00.000-07:00

Hi all.
Gorgeous day today B-)

I've made this card for the Wild Orchid challenge.
Only a few hours to spare before it closes !!

Dena's fab sketch. wildorchidchallenge.

I have used Wild Orchid Cherry Blossom, small flat gardenia,

23mm open rose, 10mm open roses,5mm closed rose bud.

And some lovely ivory insertion Aglaise lace.wildorchidcrafts.

The papers are Magnolia. The post card is from Pion design.

And the image is coloured with copics.

I hope your all having a lovely weekend.
My clever Mum got best in show this weekend at the Heckington show.
For one of her photos =D>
That made her weekend.
Be back soon.
Love, Mel. xxx

For Someone Special.

2011-07-27T11:33:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

Thank you for your lovely comments on my last post. xx

Today I have a gorjuss girl to post.

I made this card for the simon says challenge.

But I was to late again!

I keep missing it #-o

Note to self (wake up melanie ! )

Never mind I will enter it into the totallygorjuss. challenge. Punch or Die.

I have coloured my gojuss girl with copics.

The papers are magnolia (I do love them) they feel so nice!

On another subject, I found out the other day that only users of firefox can see my emoticons.

So if you wonder what the funny symbols are, that's what they are.

Well that's it folks.

Thanks for popping by.

Love to you all.

Mel.xxx

For you.

2011-07-24T06:39:00.000-07:00

Hi all :)

Today I hit the 100 followers mark! thanks to DvL xx

What a gorgeous day today in Lincolnshire.

So nice to see the sun and feel warmer.

But what a horid week it's been.

My Mum and Dad's cat Tigs had to be put to sleep.

We are all so upset. Tigs has been in our family for 13 years.

For the first year of her life she was mistreated, untill my Brother got her.

Then after a year with my Brother she went to live with Mum and Dad.

As she was so timid and didn't like to be around very young children.

She had the lovelist nature and was such a beautiful cat.

My poor Mum misses her so much.

Then the news this week about the terrible events in Norway.

Blimey life is rotton sometimes!

Today I have another Tilda card.

My Indian Tilda is coloured with copics.
The papers are wild asparagus by MME.

The chipboard corner and butterfly are from quixoticpaperie.

I have coloured the corner with memento ink, then sprayed it with glimmer mist.

The butterfly was coloured with a silver leafing pen, then I edged it with a gold leafing pen.

I would like to enter my card into the make it colourful, colour your embellishments challenge

makeitcolourful.

Bunny Zoe's crafts, fun in the sun bunnyzoescrafts

Thanks for stoping by xx

Have a great day.

2011-07-18T07:23:00.000-07:00

Hi all :)

Today I have Tilda with purple hair!

I saw the challenge at make it colourful, and thought I would have a go.

The papers are hello luscious from basic grey.

I've ended up with a colourful card this time!

The die cut border is from whiff of joy,love this die.

She is coloured with copics.

A better look at her purple hair.

What's going on with the weather?

It's blinking horrid here!

I need some sun.

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xxx

I would like to enter this card in the make it colourful challenge makeitcolourful.

The Best is yet to be.

2011-07-16T11:35:00.000-07:00

Two cards in a week!!

A lili card today.

I used copics to colour this lovely new image.

The papers are a mix of Anna Griffin and basic grey.

The lovely ribbons are from the ribbongirl.

Sentiment from Stampin up.

Bless you for stopping by.
Love, Mel. xx

Celebrate!

2011-07-13T05:36:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

I finished a card at last!

Used my new Pip stamp.

She was so lovely to colour :)

And I have used some of my candy win papers from Mina

The floral flourish is from spellbinders.

Just want to thanks Lisa for all her help with the candy xxx

I'm not good at all with computers #-o

Love, Mel. xx

candy winner

2011-07-11T05:03:00.000-07:00

Candy Winner..

Done the random org again...

but still no number is showing.

The number was

Manuela

Please get in touch for your goodies

xxx

Candy Time

2011-07-10T09:51:00.000-07:00

After winning Lisa's candy we became friends

& decided it would be fun to have a candy together.We got together and have 2 prizes,

so there will be 2 winners picked when the candy ends on July 10th.

One winner will receive my prize the crafty bits and bobs

& the other will win lisa's 2 stamps.

Its simple to enter all you have to do is;

1.Please become a follower here on my blog & Lisa's if you're not one already

2. Please put the candy photos in your sidebar and link it back to my blog

3. Then just link your name on the linky below
If you don't have a blog no worries just link up your name and become a follower

Thanks for visiting my blog and becoming a follower I really appreciate all your comments

Hugs Mel x

Hi.

2011-07-07T07:45:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Hope your all ok and enjoying the lovely summer.... what a joke!

It's like the dark side of the moon here today.

Finished this card quite a few days ago.

Have not been to well this week :p

Teddy Bea today :)

I've used my marianne die to frame her.

And the flower ribbon is marianne from craftsulove.

I used copics to colour her.

I think the paper is basic grey.

Hope to be back on Sunday with mine and Lisa's candy winner :-ss

My new door hanger.

2011-06-29T02:01:00.000-07:00

Morning all xx

Welcome to my new followers :).

Today I have my new door hanger to show you.

Now my craft room is finished. So I have made a gorjuss girl door hanger.

I saw Lisa's and loved it!

The pink hangar was from my candy win a while ago from susie.

I stamped and embossed the edges.

The image is coloured with Copics.

Vicky... you did make me chuckle with your comments xxx

You and Lisa are a right pair!

Loves ya both!!

Chris's new bike is a Kawaski Ninja ZX 636.

He gets it on the 8th of July.

He's a very happy bunny!

Thank you very much for my last comments.

It's was a great big pleasure to read them. xx

'You are wonderful'

2011-06-26T01:34:00.000-07:00

Morning all.

Hi to my new followers xxx

Forgive me! it's been a week since my last post. lol.

Took me all week to get this card finished!

Not that it's any great shakes!

Just been messing about again.

Never seem to just sit down and make a card in one go!

Lots going on at the mo.

And not in my craft room I hasten to add!

Right on to my card.

My very first Teddy Bea.

Papers are Pion and Magnolia.

I coloured her with my new Copics.

Yes back to the Copics again.

Third set of copics I have bought now! just need to stick to them this time.

The leaf swirl is from quixoticpaperie.

Flowers from wildorchidcrafts. and ebay.

Lovely out today :D

We're off to look at Chris's new bike today.

He has wanted a motorbike again for a while now.

We use to have a fireblade.

Chris had to sell it to pay for some home improvements for us.

Broke his heart!

I can't wait to see him happy again.

Be back soon.

Thanks Lisa. ;)

It's blinking cold!!

2011-06-19T04:36:00.000-07:00

Where's the sun gone?

It's cold here, and very dull!

Well today I have a card that's taken me ages to pull together again.

I am struggling at the moment :(

My trapped nerve is doing my head in.

Stop moaning Mel.

Right today I have a hanglar card.That my MIL asked me to make for my Sister in law.

Her name as you can see is Ann.

She's not a mermaid!

But I just had to use these lovelies.

I can't take credit for the knitted flower, it was from ebay.

I bought tons in all different colours!

My craft room is crammed full of flowers.

I have a problem with hoarding them.

And I'm sure I will never use them all!!

The sentiment tag is from my spellbinders grommet tags set.

I stamped the little girl mermaid inside the card.

I saw that Tab did this on some of her cards.

And I thought it looked lovely.

By for now.

Love,

Lovely day!

2011-06-14T03:28:00.000-07:00

Hi all

Wow I have lots of lovely new followers.

It's just brilliant!

I made this card last week made using one of my new hanglar stamps.

Oh I just love this new set!

She is just such a cutie pie.

The papers are prima jack n jill.

I've used a nestie heart circles for her background.

The little letters are made up from my Hampton art stamps alphabet set.

Here the little darling is close up.

Chris thinks I'm mad!! I cuddled this set when I opened them, lol.

Thanks for popping by xx

Waving to Lisa and saying a massive thanks for your help with the candy xx

Love, Mel. xxx

A Gem Of A Challenge.

2011-06-11T00:04:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

Today we have a new challenge over at pinkgemchallengeblog.

Rebekah has asked that we use flowers and charms on this challenge.

And here is my card.

I have used the lovely spring chloe

She is coloured with prismas.

The sentiment frame and corner have been embossed.

I've used grand spellbinders grand labels four.

And the beautiful big flower on my card was made by the lovely Teresa

Please come and join in at the pinkgemchallengeblog.

We would love to see your wonderful creations.

Love,

Tooth's out!!

2011-06-06T09:08:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Welcome to my new follower Jackie x

I haven't done much today.

Had my tooth out this morning.

Didn't feel a thing!

It's mainly the thought of it that gives me the creeps.

And spent the rest of the day so far messing about in here!!

In here meaning my messy craft room.

Today I have my first gorjuss card to share.

I've used my lovely Pion papers.

And my new wax seal, it's meant to be a butterfly!

But it's not so clear.

Need to work on a way to make the seals stand out a little more.

The flowers are a mixture of prima and wildorchid.

I've used one of my spellbinders elegant posts

to hang my gorjuss girl from.

I coloured her with distress inks.
I did try to make her hat look like fake fur,
it was not easy!

That's all folks,of to get some painkillers and a cup of tea.
And to catch up on my comments on your fab blogs :)

Love to you all xxx

Sunshine!!

2011-06-01T01:50:00.000-07:00

Yee haw the suns out.

what a lovely day!

Apart from my trapped nerve in my wrist,life's great today.

My tooth is not so bad today.

And it's coming out on Monday.

Mega talented Rach is back xx

And I have lovely new followers!

Hi Claire,Amanda and Teresa. xxx

Today I have a new Tilda to share.

The papers are basic grey cappella.

My new Tilda is coloured with prismas and fabers.

The sentiment is LOTV.

The lovely lace is from wildorchidcrafts.

The flowers are a mixture of prima and wildorchid crafts.

That's it from me today.

Hope to be back with a card soon.

Love to you all xx

And a massive thanks for your lovely comments.

They cheer me up so much.
Love,

A Gem Of A Challenge.

2011-05-28T00:02:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

Today I have my very first guest DT card to share.

It's for A Gem Of A Challenge

We had to follow this great sketch

by Rebekah

And here is my card.

I have used Skateboard Andy

The papers are DCWV the natural stack.

And I punched the two columns with my Martha Stewart iron gate punch.

It took me quite a few attempts to get them both exactly the same!!

The little velvet heart brads are from my candy win,

from Susie.

I love them!! thanks Susie xx

Andy was a joy to colour.

I don't make many Boy cards.

So I did struggle with it.

But I liked it in the end :)

please do pop over to see the other fab cards from the

DT team pinkgemchallengeblog.

Thank you so much for your comments on my last post xx

You are so lovely.

Love, Melanie. xxx

For you.

2011-05-21T11:15:00.000-07:00

Hi all xx

Will keep it short today,my tooth is throbbing!

And Benny wants a walk.

Tilda with her flowers today :)

I have used some of my precious Tim Holtz Ribbon.

And some white seam binding for the little bow.

The flowers look a bit bluey in these photos.

But they are mauve in real life.

I have crackled painted the edges on the embossed oval,

and on the papers.

Before I go just want to say thank you to Mina

for becoming a follower.

Mega pleased!

Mina's blog is wonderful!

And bless you all so much for my lovely comments,

I so love to read them.

Be back soon.

Mel. xx

News!!

2011-05-17T07:20:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

And a big welcome to my new followers

Christine,Mandy,Jennifer,Rebekah and Lisa xxxxx

I have some exciting news to tell you.

Janet at Pink Gem design has asked me to be a guest on the design team.

I am so thrilled.

Thank you Janet.xx

Today I have a Sugar Nellie card to post.

The papers are Basic grey.....

Right I'm back again,just had to clean up cat sick!!

Blinking pets!

Yes the papers are basic grey infuse

and the gingham corners I made from pink gem digi papers.

pinkgemdesigns.

The heart is cut from a spellbinders die.

I have coloured Daisy with prismas.

And added some cheesecloth behind the image.

Saw this on Sara's blog and loved it!!

And thanks so much to Susie and Lisa for my candy win :)))

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xx

I am entering this card into the

pink gem challenge, aqua,lemon and pink.

Kenny K

2011-05-12T07:51:00.000-07:00

Hi all :))

Kenny K today.

Only my second round card to date.

Don't know why I don't do more, I do like them.

The paper is Prima Moulin Rouge.

I used my new Whiff of joy heart border die.

The white ribbon is from the ribbon girl

Pink seam binding from wildorchidcrafts.

As are the flowers.

I coloured her with prismas.

The sentiment was from Lili of the valley.

But I chopped it up a bit!!

Off to make a cup of tea, and do some more colouring, bliss!!!

Love, Mel. xx

Benny with Chris's pen.

2011-05-09T03:04:00.000-07:00

Morning all.

Hey I am up to 30 followers thanks to Teresa xx

Today I have a Tilda card to post.

The papers are maja design and magnolia.

I have cut a lattice rectangle with my new spellbinders die,

and placed it behind the image.

The sentiment tag was cut with a whiff of joy die.

I saw this idea of the charm and string on Camilla's blog.

Tilda is coloured with prismas.

Just want to show you Benny.

He pinched Chris's pen this morning.

You can't have it back!

Oh alright, I need a nap now.

The sun's made him sleepy!

Be back soon.

Love to you all.

Mel. xx

I am entering this card in the justmagnolia challenge.

Celebrate!

2011-05-05T09:02:00.000-07:00

Hi lovely ones.

And a massive welcome to Ruby

oh I love that name.

It reminds me of upstairs downstairs. I use to watch it when I was little.

Your thinking whats she on about!

Ruby is mega talented!!

And I was chuffed to bits when she became a follower.

Today I have a crooked hanglar girl to show you.

It's the second time I have used this image,and I did the same thing then!

I didn't notice until I had glued her onto the card :(

The lovely flowers are from wildorchidcrafts.

The paper is basic grey, wisteria.

The post is one of my new spellbinders dies.

The lovely ribbon is from the ribbon girl.

I've coloured the image with prismas.

Waving to you Lisa xx

Be back soon.

Love, Mel.

Very quiet!

2011-05-02T03:31:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

Welcome to my two new followers Ethel and Terri. xx

Very quiet here today. Chris is at work :(

And Mums away.

We will be on cat feeding duty while Mum and Dad are off in their motorhome.

And watering the little seedlings! Must not let them dry out.

Or we will not get our stick of rock!!

Today I have a Tilda card to share.

The papers are Magnolia.

Flowers are from wildorchidcrafts.

And prima.

Tilda is coloured with distress inks.

And I am happy with this one!!

Thanks so much for your comments on my last post.xx

Your so funny!!!

Vicky your just lovely!

Thanks Susie. xx

What a buzz reading them.

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xx

A card at last!

2011-04-28T06:58:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

Welcome to my lovely new follower Ellie.

Today I have a hanglar card to share.

I WILL not moan about my card today!

Even though I could do!

Told of by Mum for putting myself down in last blog post.

My hanglar girl has been coloured with distress inks.

I've stamped and embossed the magnolia sofa.

The flowers and seam binding are from wildorchidcrafts.

I see they have a new range of roses.

Darn I have no money left!

I have spent so much this month on craft items.

The postman is sick of the sight of me!!

Thanks so much for my lovely comments.

I loved reading them!!

Your all so lovely :))

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xxx

"Just for you"

2011-04-23T04:00:00.000-07:00

Morning all :)

Hope your all well, and loving the sunshine at the mo.

I am so behind with my crafting.

To busy looking at other blogs again!!

Just so much talent to gaze at.

Today I have a hanglar card to blog.

Not happy with the colouring.

Used my distress inks,and could not get her dress right :(

So guess what, I'm going back to prismas again!!!

Yes, I sold mine a few weeks ago.

And have just bought some more!

Mad aren't I.

I just can't seem to find a medium I am really happy with.

A look inside.

The flowers and seam binding are from wildorchidcrafts.

And the gorgeous white ribbon is from Tim Holtz.

It's just so pretty.

I have stamped the craft paper with my magnolia flags stamp.

And stamped around the edge with a Stempelglede grunge stamp.

The lovely little tag is from my Whiff of joy die.

Thanks for coming by. xx

And a big thanks for your lovely comments on my last post.

Love to you all xxx
Just a little pic I took of Benny yesterday.

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xx

Bliss.

2011-04-20T01:13:00.000-07:00

Hi all!!

Thrilled to bits today. Not only is it a gorgeous day.

To top it I have found a fab new blog friend this week.

Thanks so much Lisa for your help yesterday xx

And as well as this I have another two new followers.

Hi Susie and Kym xx

Today I have a Sarah Kay topper to share.

The papers are maja design.craftsulove.

I coloured the lovely image with distress inks.

The flowers and seam binding are from wildorchidcrafts

Oh the white flower is a magnolia one.

The little tag things are from an x-cut punch.

And the letters are making memories tiny alpha.

Lots of coffee making for me today!

We are having new fencing this week.

They will hopefully finish today.

We have taken our house of the market now.

The sold sign has gone!

We could not find anywhere we liked.

Must be meant to stay here.

I do love it,just wanted to be a nearer my lovely Mum.

Hope you all have a lovely day.

Bless you all. xx

Mel.

Sending my Love.

2011-04-17T06:08:00.000-07:00

Hi all.

And welcome to my three new followers xxx

Today I have a Sugar Nellie topper to share with you.

The lovely image is a cute Elizabeth Bell stamp,

she did come with the post box.

But I didn't want the whole topper to be taken up with the image

The ribbon is from stampin up, thanks Jill for getting me some.xx

She is coloured with distress inks.

The corner stamp is from stempelglede.

And the sentiment is computer generated.

The lovely papers are from Magnolia.

It's just gorgeous outside today.

I'm of to spend some time in the garden.

With Chris and little Benny :)

Lots of work to do out there for Chris!!

Be back soon.

Mel. xxx

Tilda waving.

2011-04-10T02:25:00.000-07:00

Hi all xx

What a glorious day!

Today I have a Tilda card to share with you.

The flowers and lovely ribbon are from wildorchidcrafts.

I stamped and embossed a heart from my stampin up set.

Then put a little vintage frame from Melissa Frances

on top.

Stamped and embossed the sentiment inside.

The image is coloured with distress inks.

And the papers are Basic Grey Infuse.

I was so thrilled when I read my comments from my last post!!

Made my week :)

Thank you xx

In a rush today, just of to view a house.

We have sold ours this week!!

Love to you all.

Mel. xx

4 you.

2011-04-05T05:32:00.000-07:00

Afternoon crafty friends.

Bless you for my lovely comments on my last post xx

Today I have a Hanglar topper to show you.

I love this image, she's great to colour.

I've used distress inks, and I'm loving using them!

I hope this time I will stick to using the inks, and get better at colouring with them.

The die around her is my one of

my new spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares.

I have my eye on the new spellbinders heart circles die set next.

Oh to be rich!! I would spend most of it on crafty buys!

The papers are Magnolia and Stampin up.

And the ribbon came in a mixed lot I bought on ebay.

I could not believe how lucky I was

that it matched so well with the Magnolia paper.

Be back soon,

Love, Mel. xx

Love.

2011-04-02T14:09:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

And a special hi to Janet.

Another Tilda image today.

I have coloured her with distress inks this time.

I found it very relaxing using a paintbrush,

so I think I will be doing more distress ink colouring from now.

The flowers are a mixture from prima and

wildorchidcrafts.

I have used Magnolia,stampin up and maja design papers on this topper.

The little sentiment stamp is from stampin up.

Thanks for popping by.

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums out there xx

Be back soon,

Love, Mel. xx

Times to Treasure.

2011-03-29T02:36:00.000-07:00

Morning lovely ones.

A big welcome to my new followers xxx

Today I have yes you guessed it another Tilda card!

I have stamped and embossed her background

with a Stampin up notably ornate stamp from jillsscrappydaze
Tilda is coloured with prisma and faber pencils.

I have used a mixture of stampin up papers and magnolia.

I am having a go with distress inks again at the momment.

I sold all my re-inkers a while ago, darn!

So I am using the pads, I prefer the re-inkers I have to say.

So I will hopefully be back with a card soon xx

Lots of love, Mel.

With all my Love.

2011-03-25T11:36:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Feeling better today :))

Thanks Vicky and Erica for cheering me up xxx

Still missing Rach though :(

This card is one of Rach's layouts.

I loved it when I saw it on her blog.

I coloured the image with prismas.

The papers are g.c.d Chic Bebe.

I hope your enjoying the gorgeous weather.

It's just so lovely to feel the sun on us isn't it.

I made this card last week.

I have been in the garden the last few days colouring some images

to sell on ebay.

My cards don't seem to be doing very well on ebay.

So I thought I would see if my images do any better.

I need a crafty spend so fingers crossed lol.

Love to you all xx

Mel.

With Love.

2011-03-23T07:27:00.000-07:00

Hi,

Hope your all well and enjoying the sun.

It feels strange to me this week now Rach has stopped blogging :((

I keep thinking there's something missing, and there is!

I hope Rach comes back soon.

Today I have yet another Tilda card to show you.

Tilda leaning on a Tim Holtz die!

I coloured her with prismas and fabers.

The lovely papers are maja design.

And the flowers are a mixture from wildorchhidcrafts,magnolia and prima.

I haven't done a lot of crafting the last few days.

My elbows are swollen due to my RA.

And I can't take my medication at the moment due to other complications.
So I'm feeling sorry for myself :(
I will be getting more and more behind with
my crafting for a while.
So I hope things soon get sorted out with me.
I hate it when I can't do much.
Oh dear it's not a very cheerful blog today, sorry.

Never mind I can look at your cards to make me feel better xx

Love to you all.
Hope to be back soon.
Mel. xxx

LOVE

2011-03-19T12:14:00.000-07:00

Evening.

Hope your all well.

Rach I'm missing your wonderful cards!

Today I have another Tilda card to show you.

I've used my DCWV lovely Linen closet papers.

I use these a lot,just love them.

Coloured Tilda with prisma pencils.

And then glimmer misted her with marshmallow.

The sentiment is from stampin up.

ordered for me buy jillsscrappydaze

I love using this lovely little sentiment.

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xxx

Hello.

2011-03-15T08:42:00.000-07:00

Hi all :)

Hope your all well xx

Today I have a Kenny K card to show you.

The papers are from Maja design.

I adore them!!

I've used my Martha Stewart cherish punch.

Spellbinders labels two to frame download diva.

She's coloured with prismas.

I wish I had not choosen black for her hair colour!

It's not an easy colour to get right :(

Thanks so much for my lovely Birthday wishes xx

I'm am working my way through a big jar of gourmet jelly beans

that my lovely Brother bought me for my Birthday.

I can't stop eating them!!!

I will have to remove them from my craft room!

They are so scrummy.

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xxx

LOVE.

2011-03-11T11:42:00.000-08:00

Hi all.

Wow I have more new followers!

Thrilled :)

Welcome Vicky,Kim and Elly xxx

I didn't realize what fun blogging would be.

I love seeing new people on my blog, it's great.

And I love seeing all the fabulous cards out there.

Rach's card today was just amazing!

Today I have another Tilda card to show you.

Valentine Tilda from craftsulove

Coloured with prismas.

The papers are from Stampin up

And the flowers are from wildorchidcrafts

The sentiment frame is from a Tim Holtz set.

I've covered it with picket fence crackle paint, let it dry

then dabbed some barn door on it.

Then covered it with glossy accents.(phew)

Hey it's my Birthday today.

Had a lovely day. My Nan's phoned 3 times to

wish me Happy Bithday!!

Bless her she's 93xx

Thank you for my lovely comments on my last blog post xx

It means a lot to me :))

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xxx

Just because.

2011-03-08T04:17:00.000-08:00

Morning lovely ones :)

Today I have a gorgeous Tilda image to share with you.

Tilda with her red balloon.

Colored her with my prismas, I am loving using them!

Of course I'm not yet happy with my results.

I need to lay more colour down.

I'm erring on the side of coution still!

The papers are Basic grey Oliva.

And the frames are Marianne double frame dies.

The ribbon is stampin up from lovely jillsscrappydaze

Thanks for my lovely comments, and welcome to my

new followers Jayne and Becky xx

Be back soon.

Love, Mel xxx

'what's up?'

2011-03-04T07:12:00.000-08:00

Afternoon all :)

Today I have another hanglar card to show you!

Isn't this set the best?

Just a joy to colour :)

They are the perfect size.

The papers I used are Olivia by Basic grey.

The sentiment is from making memories.

Ribbon and flowers are from wildorchidcrafts.

I coloured her with prisma's.

Love using them, so far!!

I can't mention copics in this house again.

I have already sold two whole sets at a great loss!

Poor Chris has not forgiven me yet.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Be back soon,

Love, Mel. xxx

'just for you'

2011-03-01T09:47:00.000-08:00

Hi.

Hope your all well :)

Just want to welcome Tab and Joanne my two new lovely followers.

Today I have a Hanglar card to show you.

The first card with Prisma's that I'm happy with.

I've used my favorite papers again My minds eye (wild-asparagus)

I've started to decorate the inside of my cards.

It looks so very lovely on the other blogs I follow!

Mind you it takes me even longer now to make a card.

Looking at a house tomorrow,

It's just around the corner from my lovely Mum.

So I hope if we like it we soon get an offer on ours!

Thanks so much for my comments on my last post xx

Benny was chuffed when I told him.

You cheered me up. xx

Your all lovely!

Be back soon.

Love, Mel.

On your day.

2011-02-24T05:43:00.000-08:00

Afternoon all.

Hope your enjoying the sun today :))

Today I have a my first La-la land image to show you.

Marci the Ballerina.

This is my last image coloured with Copics!

I'm now using prisma's.

I could never really relax using copics.

This image is coloured with copics and prisma's

I have used my grand labels four to make this card.

I used the lovely linen closet papers from DCWV.

The flowers are a mixture of prima and wildorchidcrafts.

The button and stamp used on the edge of the image are fromquixoticpaperie.

I've lost my mojo this week :(

I hate it when this happens!

Hopefully seeing some sun might help.

Just wanted to show you the baby I never had!

Benny loves the sun :))

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xxx

"giggle"

2011-02-19T00:51:00.000-08:00

Morning :)

Hope you're all well.

Today I have a Tilda card to share with my lovely friends.

The papers are from My Mind's Eye (wild-asparagus)

Flowers from wildorchidcrafts

Apart from the beaded one, that's K&Company.

Oh and the big flat white and blue one are from prima.

I cut Tilda out and placed her on the oval.

I don't quite know why I made more work for myself by doing this dah!!

I didn't intend putting dots on the little outfit.

My intention was to add a few highlights.

But it didn't look right, so then I had to put dots all over.

Funny thing is it looks ok due to the paper having dots, phew.

If your reading this Rach and Erica.

Want to thank you for your lovely comments xx

My blog would be a lonely place without you.

I look forward to seeing your lovely cards.

Be back soon,

Love, Mel. xxx

A hug 4 you.

2011-02-17T05:42:00.000-08:00

Afternoon all.

It's been a few days since my last post.

( sounds like a confession ! lol )

Been a bit poorly with a sore tummy.

I have to admit to copying again. I saw Zoe's video of Edwin on her make 'it' crafty blog

and loved the way she coloured him.

I only wish my cheeks would turn out like Rach's lol.

I always end up putting to much blush on them!

My critic, Mother spotted this when I showed her Edwin.

I used my minds eye paper. And the card stock is from jillsscrappydaze

Oh and so is the lovely ribbon.

I was lucky to win a huge lot of ribbons from Jill on ebay.

I decorated the hearts with Picket fence and Glossy accents.

It's the first time I've used glossy accents, it takes longer to dry than I thought.

But it's worth the wait :))

I noticed that my Edwin has an extra black spot on his face.

My stamp has four dots instead of three.

Why am I so fussy?

I must get another card finished for tomorrow.

Loads of love,

Mel. xxx

2011-02-15T02:41:00.000-08:00

"Live Life"

2011-02-13T02:08:00.000-08:00

Morning.

Hope your all enjoying your weekend :)

I just want to say a big thank you first to Rach.

She did a brilliant tutorial for us on how to make a lovely neat box for our cards.

I really enjoyed making my boxes this week!

Today I have a Hanglar card to share with you.

I coloured him with copics.

I used my favorite spellbinders grand dies, I am still wanting the oval sets.

They are fab but quite expensive.

And they are bringing out some more new dies!

Stop it spellbinders, I'm nearly bankrupt.

The main papers used are Stampin up from jillsscrappydaze

I love the Navy blue.

The border paper at the bottom is Basic grey.

The orange ribbon is also fromjillsscrappydaze

And the little corner die cuts are Quickutz

Here's a picture of the card in it's lovely new box!

No news on the house front.

Still waiting for some viewers to appear.

I think I might do better selling it on ebay!

I sold our conservatory on ebay a couple of years ago ;)

Be back soon,

Love, Mel. xxx

Oh nearly forgot to ask, does anyone know why when I post my blog

it comes up as posted at a random wrong time?

I have tried setting it to come on at a scheduled time and that doesn't work either?

I can't work it out?

Lili Love.

2011-02-09T03:12:00.000-08:00

Morning.

It's dull today. Yesterday we had total blue sky!

Today I have a Lili card blog.

But I'm not happy with it.

I'm tyring to do more with my colouring.

But his hats **** and they look like they just arrived back from Barbados.

So don't look !! lol.

On the plus side I like the layout.

The papers are Magnolia "You are so special" and "Love letters"

The dies I used are Spellbinders shapeabilies pendants and borderabilities.

The lovely little sentiment is from my new set of Stampin up tiny tags.

I bought them from jillsscrappydaze

Be back soon, with a card I'm happy with fingers crossed.

Love, Mel. xxx

Hugs and Kisses!

2011-02-05T01:41:00.000-08:00

Morning all :)

I managed to get this card finished yesterday.

The lovely ribbon from stampin up I bought from jill

Jills scrappy daze

This was the incentive for the card.

The panels are embossed with cuttlebug folders

I put them through my spellbinders Wizard

It does a lovely job at embossing.

I had to put a line of pearls on the ribbon to hide the crease line.

I did try to iron it out but it wouldn't have it!!

In case you wonder why they are there lol.

Tilda is coloured with copics.

I no longer use my distress inks to colour my images.

I am tyring to concentrate on just using my copics.

Close up of Tilda, she's so cute!

I have no finished cards, been busy selling stamps!!

I must get one done this weekend.

No luck on the house front yet.

Still only had one viewing!

Chris says I can have a garage conversion if we sell!!

Have a great weekend

Be back soon.

Love, Mel. xx

Tilda with many hearts.

2011-02-03T02:16:00.000-08:00

Morning all :)

And a big welcome to my three new followers. xxx

Seems a while since my last blog.

I have been selling a lot of my stamps. I have my eyes on the new La-La ones.

So I'm a bit behind again with my card making.

Today I have the lovely Tilda with many hearts. I buy most of my Tilda's from craftsulove.

The papers I used are from g.c.d (love tokens)

The flowers and ribbon are from wildorchidcrafts.

And the lovely dies are Marianne creatables, the double frame set.

I had to slap my hand again and

admit to using another of Rach's lovely layouts.

She's to darn talented!!

I will hopefully get another card finished today.

Thanks for visiting me.

Be back soon,

Love, Mel. xxx