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We have a winner!

Firstly, apologies that I haven’t been around to all of your blogs in the last day or so.  I have been feeling pretty rough since yesterday, and despite all the work I have to do, including finishing off that craftroom clearout/tidy up (oh you should see the mess), today is going to have to be [...]

Me & My Bright Ideas

Over the weekend, I had what seemed like a good idea at the time , and which now seems somewhat ill advised.  What did I do?  I began the process of sorting out my craftroom.  Good grief.  It’s a small room, but rather like Mary Poppins’ handbag… With the craftroom in turmoil, I don’t have anything of [...]

Not a square card, and some blog candy!

After a lot of rain yesterday and a decidedly cool start this morning, it’s turning into a lovely day.  The sun is shining, the dog is sunbathing, and err, I’m sat here typing.  Something wrong with that picture! A quick project to share with you today!  The postman bought me some goodies from my latest [...]

Magnolia – Baby Card – Sketch Saturday

Just in the nick of time, again!  This card has been created using the sketch from this week’s Sketch Saturday challenge.  I’ve changed it slightly as it didn’t quite fit what I was going for. And guess what?!  No Copics!  Now I bet that was a surprise.  Today I’ve used my old favourites – Prismacolor [...]

Tilda with Key – Friday Sketchers

This card sees me using yet another stamp that has been sitting neglected and uninked for some time!  Shameful.  You will be completely unsurprised to learn that Tilda has been coloured using Copic Markers, a list of which can be found at the end of this post!  The key Tilda is holding has been covered with [...]

Copic Colour Challenge 19 – Whimsy Mice!

It’s that time again – the new Copic Colour Challenge is up.  The colours for this week are: BV00, G00, RV02.  If like me, you don’t have all of these colours, or even any of them, just substitute with the closest you have.  As long as you use Copics, you’re in! This week I received [...]

Garden Teddies – Baby Card – Stampavie

Finally, a card to show you!  This one is a commission, requested for twin baby girls born recently.  This Rachelle Anne Miller design seemed ideal for the job. The image has been coloured with Copics, cut out and layered on foam pads a couple of times.  A list of the Copic colours used can be found at [...]

Quixotic Paperie – Shipping Costs Update

Apologies for the second shop update today, but this one is an important one, especially for buyers outside of the United Kingdom. Shipping is now calculated based on weight rather than the total order value.  As such, shipping costs are now more accurate, and fairer for those in Europe.  I have also now added the [...]

Quixotic Paperie – Raffia Lace In Stock!

I’ve had several requests for this, and am now very pleased to announce that one of my absolute favourites is in stock – Raffia Lace! Unfortunately, the manufacturer has discontinued the white, but we have Raffia Lace available in SIX gorgeous colours – Natural, Black, Lemon, Pink, Lilac, Dark Pink.  This is fabulous for adding [...]

Another Elzybells Father's Day Card!

I love the Elzybells teddies, and apparently, so does Paul, my partner.  When he saw the card I created for my Dad, he requested something similar to give to his Dad, but with two of the teddies (greedy!).  So, here it is! The images have, of course, been coloured with Copic Markers, and a list [...]

Elzybells Snoozing Teddy – Father's Day Card

I hope you all enjoyed the Sugar Nellie blog hop yesterday, I certainly did!  A complete set of the Duda Daze stamps may or may not have fallen into my basket… *whistles innocently* On to the card!  This one was created just in time to go in the post yesterday, to reach my father in time [...]

Sugar Nellie Blog Hop – Duda Daze!

Finally, it’s the day for the Sugar Nellie blog hop, in celebration of the new Duda Daze stamp release!  Whoo!  I can’t wait to see what everyone else has created, can you?  There are eight stamps in this first collection designed by Diane Duda, and I’m sure they are all just as fab as the [...]

Whimsy Stamps Are Here!

The lovely Whimsy Stamps have landed at Quixotic Paperie!      Look out for my own creations using Whimsy Stamps very soon! Also new today – more DCWV cardstock stacks, and some new charms! No card today, but I will be back tomorrow with Father’s Day cards, just in the nick of time, as usual! [...]

Copic Colour Challenge #18 – Edwin Makes an Appearance!

It’s that time of the week again!  Where do the days go?  At this rate I’ll have to start making Christmas cards soon. Copic Colour Challenge #18 is upon us, and we have some fab colours for you  to play with this week.  Do remember though, if you don’t have any of these colours you [...]

News & Candy Treats from Quixotic Paperie

Sadly no card to share this evening, as I have been busy working on things for my store –  Quixotic Paperie  – all day! I do however, have some news to share with you! Firstly, Denise from Whimsy Stamps has asked me to join the team as a Guest Designer. I will be working with their [...]

Just Magnolia #9 – Tilda goes Pink & Green

Today I created a card with the latest Just Magnolia challenge in mind.  I also had Bev in mind when making this card – all her gorgeous pink/green cards recently must have inspired me! Along with one of the recent scenery stamps, I’ve used one of my old favourite Tilda images for this card, and [...]

Blog Candy Winner!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by over the last couple of weeks and entered my blog candy draw.  The draw closed last night, and I can now announce the lucky winner (randomly selected)! Nicki aka Littleted62, with the following comment: » Littleted62 said: |{ Jun 9, 2009 – 07:06:07 } Gorgeous card, your colouring [...]

Something Sweet for MMSC #5

There is another great sketch over on Priscilla’s blog this week – Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #5.  Check out the Design Team’s work, I am in love with Shawne’s card in particular! This week we have started enjoying strawberries from the garden, and so I knew exactly the stamp I wanted to use – the [...]

Scrapmagasinet – Rakle Collection – Krilla

A couple of weeks ago I bought my first Scrapmagasinet stamps from Nikki’s new shop.  I went for one of the grab bags and received quite a few of the stamps that had been on my wishlist.  Hooray! My favourite of the stamps is Krilla, who I have used on this card.  She is perfect [...]

Quixotic Paperie – New Stock!

In stock now: Diecuts With a View (DCWV) 6×6 and 8×8 Stacks. More charms and spacers. Metallic Silver and Gold Elastic Cord More coming very soon! See you later on with my latest creation!

Leanne Ellis – Journey – Sugar Bowl Challenge 12

Thankfully my replacement sewing machine arrived yesterday afternoon, so I was able to finish my card for the latest Sugar Bowl Challenge.  I have been itching to get this one finished! The Leanne Ellis stamp designs are among my favourites, I love the more arty stamps she has illustrated, and the most recent set are [...]

Copic Colour Challenge 17 – Whiff of Joy Princess

It was my turn to pick the colours for this week’s Copic Colour Challenge, and here’s what I came up with. Remember - you don’t have to use all three colours, use as many as you like.  In fact, if you don’t have any of the colours listed, simply use the closest ones you have.  Feel [...]

Spanner in the works…

I was hoping to share a card with you today, but unfortunately my Janome Sew Mini decided to throw a fit and stop stitching, in the middle of putting together my card!  Typical!  I should be receiving a replacement shortly, hopefully so that I can get the card completed in time to enter in the [...]

Gorjuss Girl in Midnight Madness

I have been meaning to join in with Priscilla’s Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge since the first week.  Better late than never, here’s my first entry into the Midnight Madness challenges, and may there be many more! I love the sketch for this week’s challenge, and the Design Team have done a fabulous job with their creations.  [...]

Good Luck Charlie – Whiff of Joy meets Friday Sketchers

As I’m getting more organised, I thought it was about time I started joining in with all the fantastic challenges more regularly.  Since the Whiff of Joy challenge this week is to use charms, I couldn’t very well let that one go past without playing along!  And the sketch on Friday Sketchers this week really [...]