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Sunday 24 March 2013

Totally Tilda DT & Kenny K GDT Cards

Good morning lovely peeps,
 I was a busy girl yesterday I had a mad cleaning spree, once I'd started there was no stopping me, even Dude (dog) didn't escape he ended up having a shower and haircut so the bathroom got a second thorough clean while Jester puppy dog hid in fear of it being his turn next lol.

Today is new challenge day at
& this fortnight our challenge is to make a
so no squares or rectangles with your Tilda's this fortnight & as always my fabulous teamies have lots of gorgeous inspiration for you.

I was pleased we had this challenge as I decided to use my very neglected Grand Calibur and some Go Kreate dies that I have had for months & never used for some strange reason. 
I've gone a bit shabby chic with this card which I really enjoyed, there's no real precision needed with this style as it can rarely go wrong. If the papers are a bit wonky it doesn't matter, it can either add to it or just scuff them up and slap some paint on and it's fine, perfect if your feeling a bit woozy from taking painkillers & having trouble concentrating  lol.
I've used some very pretty Maja Designs papers on my card which was a bit of a waste really as you can hardly see them as I got a bit carried away lol, I've also used another frame made with Martha Stewarts Crafters Clay and added some crackle paint & a cute little Simon Says Stamp wooden heart to it. 
I have linked a Crafters Clay kit at the end of my post and it's the first kit I started with and I love it & would definitely recommend trying this however it does not contain the frame mould that I have used today.
The Pink flower spray is by Melissa Frances, the pin is homemade, the white twirly branch is from The Ribbon Girl, Cheesecloth from Live & Love Crafts & I think everything else is linked at the end of my post.
 The Copic colours I've used are -
skin - E11, E00, E000, R12, hair - E44, E43, E41, clothes & shoes -V000, RV91, RV93 / C3, C1, C0, flowers - RV99, RV95, RV93, RV91 / YG63, YG61, YG93, YG91 + white gel pen.
 I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
2 Sisters - Easter / Spring,  CMC Challenge - Spring colours, Di's Digi Designs - Easter / Spring, Sweet Stampin' - lots of layers

 Today I also have my second and last GDT card for
& this weeks challenge at Kenny K is

A big thank you for inviting me to join you lovely peeps, poor Donna isn't well so big hugs hunny I hope you feel better soon xx
I loved this cute Santa from the moment I saw him and wanted to colour him up right away.
 I actually managed to stop myself from piling on the embellies! Every year I vow to make some flat Christmas cards to keep the huge postage costs down but I always get carried away, I'm sure I only managed one flat Christmas card last year so must try harder this year to stop the bosses of Royal Mail having a huge a Christmas bonus & leave me more money to buy stash lol.
The copic colours I've used are - 
skin - E21, E00, E000, R12, hair/beard - C3, C1, C0, suit - R89, R59, R39 / N9, N7, N5, sack - W6, W4, W2, W0.
The papers are Magnolia, the sentiment is by Cat's Life Press and the jute ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl.
 I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Make It Monday - anything goes
 Thanks so much to everyone who has kindly taken time to offer advice about selling online, I should have my ESTY shop set up later today :)
That's it from me for today, we have to go grocery shopping, I hope all you poor peeps who are snowed in have plenty of coffee, chocolate & craft supplies to keep you going :)
Thanks for stopping by

30 comments:

  1. All two cards are stunning, but Tilda is Tilda-
    have a nice Sunday,
    hugs Tamara

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  2. Adorable cards Mandy, I love the distressing on your TT card as well as beautiful Tilda and your awesome attention to detail!
    Hugs Nicola xxx

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  3. wow your first card is a work of art - love your colouring on the tulips!! Loving that santa too x

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  4. Morning Mandy, Oh wow these are so pretty lovely images and colour too enjoy your day! x

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  5. Both of these are just brilliantly done Mandy, as always, Tilda look so cute and that Santa is fabulous......

    If you get another surge of energy can you nip to mine for a quick clean up...lol....xxx

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  6. Hello Mandy,

    What a wonderful card i love it so cute.
    Your colouring is wonderful and a love all the details.
    I'm a big fan of you.

    Hugs Marrie

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  7. Two great cards Mandy. Am just loving those little frames you've been using.
    Think I may need to buy a mould or two lol
    Anne x

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  8. Two gorgeous cards Mandy. The Tilda one is so cute and love the Santa.
    Mags
    x

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  9. WOW Mandy!!! Your cards are delight to the eyes!!!! Love your Tilda and your amazing shabby chic style!!!! Your Santa is so funny, love the sentiment. Where is it from? Hugs, Brigitte

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  10. Two fabulous cards, love the Tilda one, so many pretty elements and gorgeous colours. The KK one is just fab, a right jolly Santa. Hugs, Claire x

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  11. Fantastic - love your coloring. The cards are gorgeous.

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  12. Beautiful cards, Mandy. Your colouring is amazing and I love all the details on them.
    Hugs
    Susi

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  13. Mandy, your cards are always stellar. I love, love, love the Maggie. The soft purple is beautiful and the flowers are stunning. Love Santa as well.

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  14. amazing card Mandy as usual ! totally love the shape and design
    hugs
    céline

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  15. Hi Mandy, I love your Tilda card. The shape is fab and your colouring is ace hun. Fabulous details too, gorgeous frame.
    Love the Santa card too
    Hugs Sue W.

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  16. Beautiful cards Mandy, love the gorgeous images and design.

    Donna x

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  17. Good for you Mandy! Your work is so amazing! Love your cards today. That Santa's facial expression cracks me up. Enjoy the week!

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  18. I love the Tilda card and that little framed sentiment is adorable. Beautiful design. Now Santa is fantastic...Beautiful coloring and card. Loving it...joann sassy raggedy

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  19. Love the first one the most, but love the second too. LOL Glad I saw you on MIM

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  20. WOW Mandy absolute adore the your first card, its gorgeous and Santa is fabulous in the second.
    luv
    Debby

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  21. Both fabby cards. Awesome colouring as ever hun <3 Jen xxx

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  22. Your Christmas card is great and the reds look so vibrant and alive. But that Tilda card is just over the top wonderful

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  23. I love this cute Tilda, adorable card.

    Berni
    x

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  24. I love this cute Tilda, what a sweetie.

    Berni
    x

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  25. Hi Mandy just far too gorgeous !! She is my fav and so cute in lilac and the colours of the flowers are so so pretty..love your wee frame too..love it all ;0)

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  26. Great card, thank you for showing us this week at Sweet Stampin'.
    Dx

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  27. So very pretty. Just love both cards. Love all those wonderful colors. Thanks for joining us at C9olor Me Creative. We love seeing all your creations. Good luck on the challenge.
    Hugs, Patricia

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  28. Breathtaking, beautiful and fabulous! :)

    Thanks so much for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week,

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  29. Gorgeous Mandy ....off to buy them there stamps via your link ...thanks darling

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Mandy xx

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