Double Trouble lolxxx

Wow Saturday already where has this week gone again lolxxx
first huge sorry on the quality of photo again but even the day light lamp could lighten the dark fog we have here today xxx
this first card i have made is for the following challenge spoon full of sugar (distressing), Lilly of the valley ,
i have coloured my image with my inkadinks the fab new stamp i have used is from Lilly of the valley ,the stunning flowers are from wild orchid crafts

This second card i have made is made using the fabulous new stamps from craft house press
called Dandelion soon to be released i have coloured my image with the trusty inkadinks the sketch i have used is from Friday sketches
hope you all have a great weekend

challenge card time

Good morning blog land

hopefully this post is on right as i scheduled it last night lolxxx

as by the time you read it we will be in meetings in London with QVC for up and coming shows (so excited)

sorry about the poor lighting but the photo was taken last night and i have to say i hate this time of year for taking pictures of my cards (always look a bit washed out)

to days card is for the belles and whistles challenge and i have also used the Friday sketches

brilliant sketch as always

my image has been coloured with my ever faithful inkadinks the beautiful flowers are from the wonderful wild orchid crafts

hope you all have a great day xxx

wow what a fab time

wow girls what a fab time we had at the NEC in Birmingham
biggest thank you to all the bloggers and fellow designers that took the time to come and see us on the stand i wish i could have spent more time with you but as you could see we were so busy lolxxx
we never stopped laughing all the time we were there (believe me the ribs still hurt) lolxx
here is one of the cards we were showing at the show featuring the new silkies ,some of you may have seen this card in craft stamper also
many thanks again girls you made our time there so special
xxxxxx

Quick Change And off to the NEC !!!!!!

Good morning girls
i just want to first say a HUGE thank you and big wave to all my Glasgow girls that came to say hello to us at the Glasgow craft show ,
it was so fab to meet you all (thanks) xxxxx
well its now a quick pack of the suit case and the imagination craft team are all now on our way to the NEC in Birmingham for the craft show that starts tomorrow till Sunday
so if you are there pop and say hello we would love to see all our crafting friends
hope to see you all there
hugs Dawnxxxx

Glasgow craft show !!!!!!!

Good morning girls
first i want to say a huge thank you to you all for the feed back and e-mails about the QVC show
wow it was a mega sell out of a show again xxx
by the time you are reading this post the imagination craft team and me are flying up to Glasgow for the craft show so if you are going to the show pop by and say Hi
we are there Thursday - Sunday hope to see you all xxxxx

Todays QVC Show !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good morning girls
don't for get to tune in today for our show at 1pm on QVC plus its craft day so
there will be loads of fab products and techniques for you to see
hope you will watch
have a great day
hugs Dawnxxx

Next QVC Show date and a card lolxxx

Wow finaly a card lolxxx
well girls i have to say its been all go here with meetings and sample's
for the next show date for QVC which is 19th October (CRAFT DAY) we are seculde for 1pm
so i do hope you will all tune in again to surport my fabulous and very talented SUE (the boss lolxx)
this little card i have is for the brand new Belles n whistles challenege i also used the sketch from last weeks Double Dutch challenge this week ,the beautiful image has been coloured with my fabby Inkadinks and the delicate and very pretty ribbon is from Fantastic ribbon the stunning flowers as always are from wild orchid crafts (the only place for flowers)
i do hope you like it
hugs Dawnxxx

I'm Back xxxx

Wow ,well i am back from my hols and i just don't know where the time has gone lolxx
finally had time to sit down and make a few things just to get me back in the crafting mood
the first items i have made are from this weeks challenge over at stamping for the weekend (which is tags )
the beautiful ribbons i have used are from the fantastic ribbons they have loads and loads of new stuff so go have a look,the beautiful papers are from pink petticoat range

This second card i have made is for the
cute card Thursday challenge they have a fabulous sketch to try ,the image i have used is from the beautiful stamps from lily of the valley which has been coloured with my ever faithful Inkadinks the fab ribbon is from fantastic ribbons and the stunning flowers as always are from the out standing range over at wild orchid crafts
hope you all have a fab weekend xxx

QVC show update plus a holiday !!!!!

Hi Everyone
first i want to say the biggest thank you from my self and sue and Harvey at Imagination craft's
we had 3 sell outs in 18 mins on the show !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the support from the costumers ,e-mails and blog friends who all believed in us and the products has truly blown us all away
thank you so much for tuning in and supporting us all the crafter's and none crafter's (thanks dad)lolxxx
Sue did an outstanding job in the time that she had and the very fabby Craig was a true joy to work with
so thanks every one you are the best xxxxxx
by the time you read this i will be on my way to the airport for 2 weeks rest ,so all be good till i get back
hugs Dawnxxx

Dont forget to watch QVC today

Hi Girls ,
don't forget today at 2pm if you can please watch up and support us
Dawn Bibby has the first bit then Sue is on ,
we have loads of great Demos for you so please tune in
hugs to you all xxxxx
p.s all channel numbers are in the post below

Challenge time

Thank god its the weekend lolxxxx

another week done of the school holidays lolxxx

well to days card i have used the sketch over on the fabby sketch Saturday challenge

must confess i have played with the sketch and rotated it but this is what i saw (i know crazy )lolxxx

the beautiful image i have used is one of the new gorjuss girls again from craft house press decoupage kits they are so easy to use when you need a quick card but very affective

this card also fits in nice with the creative inspiration challenge and this weeks cute card Thursday challenge

hope you like it xxx

Buttons for Ever

Good morning girls
well as you can see had a bit of a craft crazy night at the house of pink last night lolxx
the wonderful Keith from fabulous ribbons sent me the most stunning new buttons from there new range to try
well sat looking at the gorgeous buttons last night i just had to use them
the first card i have made i have used the brilliant sketch from Friday sketch challenge which has been coloured with my inkadinks and the added dimension of the fabby new buttons from fantastic ribbons
the image is an old fav from sugar nellies

This second card and table present box have also been made will the stunning new buttons also
from fantastic ribbons
i have also used one of the stunning and super cute new Christmas stamps from Lilly of the valley
plus i have used the lovely sketch they have on there challenge also
hope you like them xxxx

Need a pretty fix lolxxxx

Wow girls where has the week gone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
with the kids being off time just seems to run out ,
so today with a large bag of M&M's in hand lolxxx the kids needed there fix and i needed mine
so here is a pink pretty for you this card fits in so nice with a few of the fabby challenges out there this week the frist one being creative card crew ' cute card Thursday
magnolia challenge and last but not least the fab sketch is from this weeks Saturday sketch challenge
the magnolia stamp for sir- stampalot has been coloured with my inkadinks the beautiful flowers as always are from the fab wild orchid crafts
hope you all have a weekend
hugs Dawnxxx

Just Magnolia challenge

Hi Girls
hope you are all having a great weekend xxxx
to days card i have made for this weeks just magnolia challenge ,Bev has done a fabby sketch to try so make sure you all join in,
the stunning ribbon i have used on my card is a sneak peak from fantastic ribbons new collection coming soon (very pretty and sparkly),the magnolia stamp is from sir-stampalot which i have used with my ever trusty inkadinks the stunning flowers and pearl pins are from wild orchid c rafts
i think the flowers are called blueberry hill (paper- mania)
xxxxx

Gorjuss challenge

wow girls do i have something gorjuss to show you today !!!!!!!

i was very lucky to be asked by craft house press to try,

there new gorjuss girls decoupage range that they have available ,

girls i have to say go check them out and give them a go they are a dream to work with and so fast to make a card you know when just need something new to use (love them)

the papers i have used are magnolia available from Sir-stampalot the stunning lace is from fantastic ribbons ,

i have used this weeks fabulous sketch from Friday sketches to create this card ,plus this card fits in nice with the stamp something challenge

hope you like it xxx

Candy Winner

Hi Girls
really sorry for the delay !!!!!!!!!!!
i have just had the winner picked by Keith at fantastic ribbons
THE WINNER IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lori Aragon
SO PLEASE GET IN TOUCH ,
there is a link to my e-mail on my blog ,so then i can get you candy sent out

Loads to share and new products for pro marker lovers

Wow girls have loads to show you to day !!!!!!!!!!
this first card i have made is for this weeks Friday sketchers challenge ,
magnolia challenge and charisma card challenge

the card blank and scrummy papers i have used are (Tim Holt's vintage shabby) from dies to die for the image i have coloured with my Inkadinks the beautiful lace is from the Fantastic ribbon range the flowers are from wild orchid crafts

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And last but not least i have made this card which i was inspired by a birthday card a friend sent to me last week

the stunning stamps i have used where introduced to me by the fabulous Jill at Kanban when we went to QVC

Jill had made some stunning samples with these stamps so i just had to have a play the stamps are all available from QVC at a brilliant price
hope you like them xxxx

BIG BIRTHDAY CANDY xxxxxx

BLOG CANDY NOW CLOSED .......................................
Wow girls what a way to celebrate my birthday the fabulous guys over at fantastic ribbon have given me 20 rolls of ribbon to give away as candy
here are the rules (slightly different from the normal)
1)i need you to blog hop over to here to the fantastic ribbon blog and leave your e-mail address so then the boys can pick a winner and its all fair and square
2)put a picture on your blog and tell every one you can
3) this candy runs from 14th-28th july

arty side and blog candy

Wow girls were has the time gone
i have been poorly so i am realy sorry to all the e-mails i have not got back to yet (i am working on it) xxx
just wanted to let you all know that the fabby Sue over at imagination crafts have 2 sets of the new and must have Silkies to give away as blog candy so get over there fast
here are a few tags i have made using the inkadinks

QVC photo's to share

Oh Wow girls i have to say we had the best time at QVC !!!!
Dawn Bibby and her crew (huge waves to Amy and the gang) are the nicest group of people
they welcomed Sue and my self in to the family like you would not believe
have to say one of the funniest bits was when we were in the pub that night and i phoned hubbie and said guess who i am in the pub with (he said who) i said Dawn Bibby and paula pascual (he said are you drunk lolxxxx) i said no shes right here listen lolxxx
there was 500 women there over the 2days so you can imagine how busy we were ,
the atmosphere was fantastic the very talented Sue my (boss lady lolxxxx) was heading the silkies make and take and wow they loved that

i was demoing the inkadinks and paint affects with them ,i have never seen so many ladies waiting to have a go at new ink techniques

and last but not least the lovely ,cute and very fabulous Craig was with us all day on the first day he is such a fab guy he went out of his way to make us all feel welcome

Huge hugs to Craig ,we had such a great time

Huge thanks to sue and Harvey from imagination crafts for letting me be part of the team xxx

oh and a mega thanks to Amy (Dawns Niece ) how got Anthony Heywood to come and say hello (Amy i owe you one lolxxx)

thanks to every one how left comments for me its nice too know you have friends xxxx

QVC Here we come

OMG girls I have been bursting too tell you all
sue from imagination crafts and me are on our way this morning
to QVC
to help host the costomer two day avent they are having as our products
will soon be on QVC
wish us look xxxxxx

sneak peak city girl 2

Good morning girls to day i want to show you another of the fabulous new city girl stamp from the whiff of joy ,
these stunners will be available Friday so make sure you get yours xxx
the fab sketch i have used is from this weeks daring card makers the image of cause has been coloured with my Inkadinks the fabulous ribbon is from fantastic ribbon
STOP PRESS fantastic Ribbons are about to launch 10 different colours of craft buttons.
150 in a pack for £5 an............. amazing 3p a button! If you buy two packs they will be £4 each so even better value keep checking there web site for details
hope you like it xxx

New city girls ll Sneak Peak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow girls i have the great pleasure to show you today one of the new fabulous City Girls images from the whiff of joy

these stunning new stamps will beavalible soon so keep checking the DT blogs for realease dates

the image has been coloured as alaways with my inkadinks the stunning new papers i have used are by GCD Ella Blue pad from the fab tracy at Dies to die for have to say girls these papers are to die for (pardon the pun lolxxx) the gorjuss flowers are from the fabulous wild orchid crafts i have used the cherry blossom ,gardenia flowers and the 10mm roses

the beautiful wide ribbon i have used on this card is from fantastic ribbon the sketch for this card i have used from the fab girls over at sketch and stamp challenge

hope you like it xxx

Blog candy winner

Hi Girls
thank you so much to every one who took part in my ribbon candy
THE WINNER IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PINKY number 18
please e-mail me your address and i can get the ribbon sent out to you

Double challenge

Saturday morning girls
today i have had time to make this little card for the Lilly of the valley challenge they have a sketch for you try so pop over and have a look ,also this card fits in with the spoonful of sugar challenge and the creative card crew challenge

the super cute stamp i have used from Lilly of the valley has been covered with my inkadinks the stunning flowers are from wild orchid crafts and the beautiful wired ribbon is from fantastic ribbon if you are not great at tieing bows i have to say this ribbon is a must have as its so easy to use

Just to be different

Wow Friday again already
today i have a few cards and different styles (just wanted to be different lolxxx) you know some times you need different xxx
this first card i have for you is a new super cute stamp design from Little Claire designs
available now
the gorgues ribbon i have used is from fantastic ribbons and the sketch i have used is from this weeks stamp with fun challenge all images have been coloured with my trusty inkadinks

Now for my different bit lolxxxx

the black and white card here with the splash of pink is for this weeks create for fun challenge as i have a friend how likes black and white and dose not like my fussy cards as she calls them lolxxx

so here we have 2 minimalist cards made with the new stunning stamps from chapel road available from imagination crafts

Magnolia meets friday sketch challenge

Good afternoon girls ,hope you are all having a fab weekend in this lovely weather xxx

today i have made a card for using the fabulous tutorial that the lovely Mindy has done for the magnolia challenge over there and the sketch i have used is from this weeks Friday sketches

the gorgues lace and ribbons i have used are from Fantastic ribbons and the beautiful flowers are from the one and only wild orchid crafts .

the cute magnolia stamp i have used is from sir-stampalot which has been coloured with my Inkadinks (as always lolxxx)

Whiff of joy challenge

Hi Girls ,
just had time today to make this card ,so sorry the photos a bit dark but i have lost my camera and had to use my phone lolxxx
the brilliant sketch i have used for this card is from this weeks challenge over at the whiff of joy the design team have made some stunning cards as always
the beautiful papers i have used are from the fab collection over at bearly mine designs Donna has stunning digi paper downloads to choose from so go take a look
the stamp used is from the whiff of joy which has been coloured with my trusty inkadinks and the gorjuss ribbon is from fantastic ribbons (don't forget to check out my blog candy with them)
the stunning flowers are from wild orchid crafts as always (would not make a card with out them)

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Here is a card i have made using some of the gorjuss ribbons fantastic ribbons stock hope you like the little flowers i have made with it

Whiff of joy digi freebie

Hi Girls hope you are all ok
today i have a very special digi to show you which the fabulous and very kind Katharina
is giving a way as a brilliant freebie
so make sure you check out Katharina's blog

Just a card

Hi girls ,

ope you are all ok xxx

i ave a little card for you tat i ave made using last weeks sketch over at create for fun ,(better late then neverlolxxx)

for this card i have used all my fav things

the papers are by K&co the beautiful ribbon is from fantastic ribbon (they really are fantastic)the image is one of my fav,s by whiff of joy summer stamp kits which has been coloured with my inkadinks and the stunning flowers as always are from wild orchid crafts

hope you like it

create 4 fun challenge

Hi girls ;

to days card i have for you is for the create 4 fun challenge they have a brilliant sketch for you to try ,

the gorgues new Sarah kay stamp i have used is from Dies to die for plus the fabulous new papers from Bo Bunny (sophie), Martha Stewart punch boarder(lattice)are all from Tracy also they is loads of new stock on the site so make sure you make time and have a good look

the image is coloured with my inkadinks (as always lolxx)the stunning flowers are from my stash of wild orchid flowers and the ribbon is from fantastic ribbon

hope you like it xxx

1 challenge and some thing new

Good afternoon girls today i have to 2 cards to show you the first one is for the Quixotic challenge which is to make your own flowers on your card
the image i have used is one of the new Elizabeth bell stamps called fashionista from Quixotic paperie the image has been coloured with the fabulous Inkadinks and the beautiful ribbon is from fantastic ribbon

This second card is because i like to try some thing new LOLxxx

this stunning stamped image and background is from the new stamp range over at imagination Craft's which is designed by Chapel road there is a fabulous choice to choose from so make sure you pop over and have a look

the beautiful rose cord i have used for this card is from the new range over at fantastic ribbons don't forget they have a fab offer on at the moment

Exciting News!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow Girls
here is an offer not to be missed ,
if you need ribbon then get over there fast to Fantastic Ribbon

Just Magnolia Challenge

Hello girls xxxx
first i just want to say a huge thank you to all you lovely bloggers out there who have e-mailed me and left such nice comments xxx
all i can say life has lots of ups and downs and rounds and rounds and i am just trying my best lolxxx
so being really rusty at the cards lolxxx i have made my self to day join in the just magnolia challenge and get back in to it with you all
the fabulous new magnolia stamp i have used is from windmill crafts which i have coloured with my ever faithful inkadinks
the gorgues ribbon i have used is from the fab guys over at Fantastic ribbon site there is loads of fab ribbon on there
the stunning flowers as always are from the stunning wild orchid crafts who have loads of new kits and colours to choose so make sure you pop over
hope you like it xxxx

Double Dutch challenge

Hi girls hope you are all having a fab weekend and the weather is as nice with you as it is with me lolxxx
still struggling a bit with the old MOJO you know how it is sometimes xxx
for this card i have used the fabulous sketch from the Double Dutch challenge
i just love all the layers ,the beautiful stamp i have used is an SCARD image called I heart you available from Quixotic crafts Elaine has loads of the new stamps so make sure you stop by
the image as always has been coloured with my lovely Inkadinks
and of cause the added touch of the stunning flowers from wild orchid crafts
girls if you have not tried these beautiful flowers yet you must they have just put together some beautiful kits with all contrasting flowers and different sizes called floral foundations as you can see from the picture below they are gorjuss and at such a fab price so make sure you get yours before they all go xxx