Mad for Markers announcement and DT Call

I am excited to tell you all this morning that the gorgeous and talented Sammi is about to launch her very own online store and she has asked me to be part of the team. I could not possibly say 'No' as I love my Copic markers and love the card she has for sale. Sammi can order everything you need in regards to Copic markers so why don't you head over to the blog and have a look.



Mad for Markers Design Team Call

We are looking for a couple of designers to add to our team... at this stage it’s only open to Australian residents... Previous Design team experience is not needed - I will be looking for people with good colouring skills and a love for Copics (and colouring).

Requirements for the Design team:
> to Create a weekly project using Copic markers
> be able to photograph your work well
> to post your weekly creations on your blog as well as the Mad for Markers blog (including a link to the store and the numbers of the different Copics you used for your project).
> to participate in challenges when they occur (this could replace your weekly post for that week)
> Display a blinky on your blog for both the store and the blog.
> possibly provide Copic tips or tutorials as you feel comfortable.

The initial term for the Design team will be 3 months.

members of the team will not be paid but will be provided with monthly DT packs of cardstock and stamped images and be given a discount on all Copic products and Neenah paper available in the webstore.

If you would like to apply for our team then please:
send an email to sammi (at) betbeder (dot) com with DT call in the subject.
* Please tell her why you would like to be on the team.
* include 3 creations of your work that best showcases your Copic colouring.
* Please also include your:
1. Name, address, phone number, email address
2. any previous/ current Design team experience (not a prerequisite to apply)
3. a link to your blog any online galleries you post creations to.
4. a short bio please include your crafting interests and history

Applications will be accepted until Saturday 27th March.

Magnolia Down Under Challenges 1st Birthday Bash CANDY Blog Hop...

Hello there Magnolia Lovers and Welcome to the 1st Birthday Blog Hop for Magnolia Down Under Challenges....!!

We are so excited and thrilled to become 1! Who knew that when Magnolia Down Under Challenges started with only 3 members it would be bigger and better a year on. We are all SO EXCITED that we have decided to do a birthday blog hop and whats better is that all the DT are offering CANDY! To be eligible you have to hop on to each Design Team Member and leave them some comment lovin affection ;) Winners will be announced on Magnolia Down Under Challenges Blog at the end of the challenge and also on the personal DT blogs on whom won their candy.

If you've just happened across my blog and didn't start at the beginning click HERE.... But if you have come from ........... Tanja's blog than you are well on your hop...

Here is my creation for the Blog Hop. This is something I haven't tried before and I loved doing it. All the stamps used on this card were purchased from Magnolia Down Under - the first two from the So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection and the other from Raising the Ceiling. I love them all. I had to use my new MME Quite Contrary DP and the Gardenia can be purchased from MDU as well.

In wonderful blogland style here is my candy for the Birthday Blog Hop. You will get the card I made for the challenge, Sweet Tilda stamp, 1metre of lace ribbon and 5 lots of 5 different coloured Cherry Blossoms.

Thanks for stopping by.... As I am the last blog on the hop please pop back to the Magnolia Down Under Challenges blog and tell us what you thought of the hop ...................

Anya Ink Sketch 2

Morning all. Another post for you this morning. This one for Anya Ink. We have a fabulous sketch for you this week and you should see the great creations by our DT. Hope you have a fabulous day. Pop in to the Anya Ink blog and check out the sketch and the DT inspiration.

Bev's Sketch for Just Magnolia

Good afternoon. Yep it is the afternoon here already in Australia. Just finished lunch and the kids are watching Ben 10. Hubby about to do the lawns and hoping I get some creating time in this arvo - am crossing my fingers as I don't like my chances LOL.

I finally made a card that wasn't Spesch Stamps related LOL. I was having Magnolia withdrawals and 'needed' to do this sketch from Just Magnolia. I just love it's simplicity. Back to my usual stuff of brightness. I just love this DP by Sassafras Lass. This gorgeous girl is from the Raising the Ceiling range and is available to purchase to those of you in Australia from Magnolia Down Under Store.

Will see you all tomorrow for Anya Ink and for special things happening for the Magnolia Down Under Challenges 1st Birthday. Stay tuned.

Products:Magnolia stamp; Sassafras Lass DP; SU card; Prima & Green Tara flowers; brad; SU Best Yet sentiment stamp; SU scalloped circle punch.

Spesch Stamps DT call

Just letting you all know that there is a DT call up on Spesch stamps.

Balloon Girl & my Etsy shop

Good morning everyone. Hope we are all well. I am excited this morning as I opened my own Etsy shop for Spesch Stamps. Woo hoo. It will now be easier to buy the stamps but if you would like to see previews you can still go to the blog.

On to my card. I made this for Friday sketchers weeks ago but I couldn't release her then so had to hold on to her. LOL. Here is Balloon girl - nope no name for her yet. I am hopeless so she will stay that way I think.

It is Friday. Woo hoo. Hoping this weekend doesn't seem to go as fast as last. Enjoy your Friday.


Products: Spesch Stamps digital stamp; Cosmo Cricket DP; SU card; Nesties.

Eclipse trailer

You all know I am obsessed with Twilight. Here is the first official Elipse teaser trailer. It is fabulous. Can't wait for it and Breaking Dawn. I preordered the New moon DVD yesterday from my local shop as we get it nearly a whole month after the US - it sux but with postage being horrendous if you want it on speed delivery I might as well wait.

Bella and Cubs

Okay Twilight fans - are you ready. This is Bella and the cubs. I just 'LOVE' this stamp. I commissioned Christina to do this (once again) for no other reason except that noone else had done similar and I am obsessed with Twilight. Oh and get this - the new Elipse teaser trailer is coming out today some time. I don't know when my time.

So here you have another new release from Spesch Stamps (available in store later today) of Bella and a lion & wolf cub. I just love it. Can't you tell. I have been sitting on this card for a long time. LOL. Couldn't wait to show you all. Spread the word if you know ppl who love Twilight too. Enjoy your day.

Products: Spesch Stamps digital stamp; Kaisercraft DP; Artful Inkables sentiment stamp; SU ribbon; Nesties; SU corduroy button brads.

Fall stamp

Good morning sweet friends. Will make it quick this morning as it is Kinder morning and have to jump in the car soon and drop of the boy and run some errands. Enough of my boring life. LOL.

This is 'THE' first digital stamp that Christina design for me for Spesch Stamps. I just loved her. She doesn't have a name either so she is just our Fall Girl. If you come up with a good name for her I will give her to you for free. LOL. She will be available in store later today.

I am going to enter her in to Dare U 2 Digi stamp Friday challenge (which I haven't entered in a while) with a challenge of 'Pearls', seeing I have one pearl brad on my creation LOL.

Better go wake my little girl before we are late. Enjoy your day everyone.

Products: Spesch Digital stamps; Cosmo Cricket DP; WOJ sentiment stamp; Prima flowers, pearl brad.

Cupcake girl

Morning everyone. It seems I don't do much else but do my Spesch Stamps cards but I did do these ages ago but couldn't show it to you until now. This is Cupcake Girl and she is available now at Spesch Stamps. I love that the cupcake is so huge. I think it is a lot of fun.

Been feeling a bit 'Blah' over the last couple of days again. I wish I would stop feeling ill in the tummy. It isn't nice to feel crap on and off all the time. As I said all my time at the moment has been put towards my Spesch Stamps and I haven't been doing a lot else. I will hopefully have a few Magnolia cards this week. I hope.

Hope you all have a great day.

Products: Spesch Stamps Cupcake Girl digital stamp; BasicGrey Nook and Pantry DP; SU Celebrate Everything stamps; Prima flowers: Brad from Birthday pack.