Just Magnolia Challenge

Well I just cannot believe it!!

I have actually won this weeks Whiff of Joy Challenge which is absolutely brilliant. The only thing is that I am a nervous wreck now because I will be Guest Designer for 3 weeks - I am sure my mind will just go blank and I won't be able to think of anything.

Thank you to Whiff of Joy for chosing my card using the Random Generator.

On to this weeks Just Magnolia Challenge which is to do masking.

I am sorry that the lighting on this card is not so good but I had to take the photo tonight because I hadn't finished it during the day.

I have used two stamps on this card - Tilda and the bench with the Holly.

I just love this colour scheme.

The papers are Magnolia and the flowers are from Tabbycraft.

I have used some Copics and some Promarkers.

I hope you like it.

I am in a bit of a panic now because I have about 100 of my own Christmas Cards to make and it has taken me 2 days to make 10!!!

Back soon, thank you for looking

luv

eileen

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Whiff of Joy Challenge

Sorry I have not had so much time for blogging but I have been trying to get on with some of my own Christmas Cards.

Below is a card which I have done for the Whiff of Joy Challenge.

The papers are all from the Eskimo Kisses range by Basic Grey.
thank you for looking
luv
eileen
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Create 4 Fun Challenge

I was going to post this card tomorrow but I think that is when the Challenge ends - so here is my card for the Create4Fun Challenge.

It is an easel card and this is the front

and this is it opened up

The papers are from Bo Bunny and the Stamp is a Whiff of Joy one.

Thank you for looking

luv

eileen

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Stamp Something Challenge

Back at last!!

It seems ages since I posted a card on my blog - life has just been so hectic. As I have said before, I just don't know where you all find the time to make such fantastic and fancy cards, especially when some of you have young families.

Anyway here is my card for the Stamp Something Challenge.

The papers I have used are from Basic Grey, Eskimo Kisses range and the stamp is from Funky Kits.

I love this stamp but don't think I have coloured it too well.

I will be back tomorrow with another card.

luv

eileen

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Well they say that things go in threes - let's hope that is it!!

Last Tuesday Our Kath's husband had a stroke and was in hospital from Friday till Monday.
I had toothache from Wednesday till about Sunday - even though I had the tooth removed on Friday!!
Today my daughter drove up from Retford and got within a few hundred yards of our house when she had a bump. Like my sister said, What has happened to that little law about people having right of way in certain conditions? There were parked cards near the shops and my daughter was coming past them the opposite way but a pick up decided to barge his way through anyway and as he did so someone in a parked car opened his door. The driver swerved and his back end pulled out and damaged all down one side of my daughters car - which happened to be the side where her 2 year old daughter was sat. Fortunately no-one was injured.
She then spent the rest of the day on the phone with the insurance people, which is another thing that is really annoying. I am not at all racist, but why is it that when you ring a helpline or ring about an insurance claim or any other problem that you may have, you always get put through to someone in India who cannot understand you and you cannot understand them! What is the point in having "helplines" who cannot help because they haven't a clue what your or them are on about!! Is this what they call progress?

Anyway I am hoping that this week is going to pick up and I will have some time to do some cards.

back soon,
luv
eileen
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FRIDAY THE 13th

Sorry for not blogging much this week but on Wednesday I woke up with a bit of toothache which gradually got worse. Went to the dentist Thursday but my dentist, Steve, wasn't there so had to see someone else who said she could take the tooth out there and then.
I thought "No Way" I will wait until I can see Steve on Friday and see what he suggests.

I do not trust dentists after having had to take one to court for totally ruining my teeth - a long story but I had gone every 6 months for routine inspections since being a child. When he decided to go private I went to Steve who sent me to see a consultant at the hospital who said there was a lot of work to do. I had a half hour appointment every week for a year and lost two teeth.

I was up all last night in terrible pain so saw Steve first thing this morning and I have now lost my third tooth! Well it is Friday the 13th isn't it?

It is also my mum's birthday today - she would have been 88.
back soon - have a lovely weekend.
luv
eileen
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Cupcake Craft Challenge

Well I have just got back from visiting my daughter and grand-daughter and thought I would have a quick peek on some of the Challenge Blogs and I was absolutely thrilled to find that I had made the top 5 in the Cupcake Craft Challenge. That is absolutely brilliant - thank you very much.

I can now add this image

to my blog so I have put it down the side - I don't know if that is where I am supposed to put it or not.

back soon.

luv

eileen

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Papertake Challenge

Here is my entry for Tuesday's Papertake Challenge.

I love this stamp but I am not sure whether it is particularly a Christmas one or not - it could be used for a Birthday card.



Sorry the picture is not so good but I have had to take it in the evening again.
luv
eileen
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Cupcake Craft Challenge

Sorry but this is another really quick post in order to get my challenge in on time - almost late again!!

This card is for Monday's Cupcake Craft Challenge, I hope you like it.

I am sorry the photo may not be too good as I had to take it this evening.
The papers are from Basic Grey and the image is, I think, from Mo's Digital Pencil. I love the dog.
luv
eileen
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A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge

Just a quick post today to show you my card for the Spoonful of Sugar Challenge.

Here it is

The papers are from Craftwork Cards and so is the sentiment. The stamp of course is Henry from Whiff of Joy.
Have to dash of to a funeral
luv
eileen
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Crafts 4 Eternity

Another card for you - this time I have managed to make the challenge on time. It is for the Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge.

I am rather pleased with it and my even use it for my own Christmas Cards.

The Challenge was not only to use the sketch but also a paperclip and two ribbons - which I have done.

The turquoise coloured paper is from The Hobby House and it is by Bo Bunny. Of course the stamp is the lovely Henry Mouse from Whiff of Joy - I love these stamps, he is so cute isn't he?

Must go now - I am going to have a toasted currant teacake for my supper, I have looked forward to it all evening.

luv

eileen

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Mojo Monday Challenge

Happy Anniversary to Claire & Steve.

Today is my daughter and son-in-law's 9th Wedding Anniversary. They got married at the Little Chapel of Sweet Memories (I think that is right) in Las Vegas 9 years ago. It was fantastic and I even had my photo taken with Elvis and his pink cadilac (don't know how to spell it).

Here is the card that I have made for them.

I am sorry but I can't remember who the papers are by or where they are from but I really like them.
I thought I would tie it in with the Mojo Monday Challenge.
thank you for looking
luv
eileen
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Create 4 fun Challenge

Back again.

I have just been to see a podiatrist about all the problems I have with my feet - I hate the thought of winter coming and having to wear shoes instead of sandals. She says I have osteo-arthritis in my big toe which is causing the trouble. There is always something isn't there, especially when you are getting older like me.

Anyway here is the card that I have made for the Create 4 Fun Challenge.

I have used Basic Grey papers from the Eskimo Kisses range and the stamp is from Whiff of Joy.

I will be back tomorrow with another card for you so don't forget to pop across for a look!!

luv

eileen

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Jacque's Blog Candy

Good morning - although I don't know what is so good about it because it is pouring down.
I suppose it does at least make me stop in and do more crafting!!! So, yes, it is a good morning.

Anyway why not pay a visit to Jacque's blog because she is offering some fantastic candy. I would just love to win it - unfortunately I am never so lucky!

Will be back later with a card for you.
luv
eileen
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Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge

Oh No!! I can't believe that I have missed the Crafts 4 eternity challenge. I started the card the other day but I have been so busy that, although I finished it Friday night, I never got chance to take a photo of it till today.

Anyway I will still show it to you because I really liked it.

hope you like it too.

luv

eileen

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