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Hey all!

I'm a little late with today's post because i woke up to no internet this morning! (Virgin media are not my friends right now and they're slowly but surly going to loose another customer to sky if they're not careful!!)
But hey ho! I finally got here!

Apologies now for this extra long post that's because i'm celebrating my birthday this month (24th July) to be exact and would like to share the excitment with my fellow followers and blog buddys! with a little candy! But...... before we do that.....


I've got to spread the word about this month's challenge at The Craft Garden!!!

July is the month for the census of swans did you know that? I certainly didn't I knew they were protected something or another to do with the Queen! you can read more about how they count them here!

So naturally this months challenge theme is....

BIRDS

I've dug out my new stamps from magnolia once again this beautiful new background has some lovely little birdies on, i must say it's truly wonderful to colour, again i've gone for another colourful card out of my comfort zone! (i really must find some more stamps to use i'm addicted to magnolia too much one thinks.. is that a good thing or bad???) hehe

I've been wanting a martha stewart punch around the page set for a while right, but never quite got round to buying one well i've a few on order, but incase your wondering todays card isn't a punch around the page! nope i did it with nellie snellens dies!! i love how this card came out as the image was orignally going on what i call one of my ''normal'' style cards but i wasn't happy with it as the image was quite big the backing papers where quite lost so i thought of this idea!

All the colouring except the skin tones are with my fav pencils prisma's of course! and i've dug out my fav sizzix swirl die once again (can't get enough of this!) I've used the gorjuss Tilda with bunny stamp from magnolia and the brand new Bird Background from the new rainbow collection which i've been dying to ink up and colour!

So yes, before i get on to my candy! woohoo!! here's my final card!

I'd also like to enter this too the following challenges:
*Totally Papercrafts - Bingo - Gems, Flowers (on stamp) & die cuts
*Stampin' For The Weekend - My Favourite things (Magnolia of course!)


♥*♥Recipe♥*♥
♥Cardstock♥ - Stampin' Up! Real Red
♥Stamps♥ - Magnolia Tilda with bunny & Magnolia Bird Background
♥Mediums♥ - Promarkers for skin tones & Prisma everything else
♥Gems♥ - Papermania
♥Sentiment♥ - QVC
♥Dies♥ - Nellie Snellen & Sizzix Sciblle swirl
♥Stickles♥ - Diamond Ice
And a lot of ♥ and care!
 Now then!!!

CANDY TIME!

As July is my birthday month (24th!) I thought i would share some candy with my faithful followers & Bloggy friends! I'm gonna be the big 26 this year!! hehe, oh no 4 years till i'm 30!!! not sure what's worse?? getting old or 30? let me know!!! hehe

Here's what you can win!
♥ Echo park - Summer days 6x6 pad, ♥ Echo park - A walk in the park 6x6 pad, ♥ Magnolia Branch (from rainbow collection), ♥ Magnolia Plant stamp ♥ Magnolia Tilda goes hunting stamp,♥ Magnolia Rainbow stamp (from rainbow collection), ♥ 2 bottles of stickles & ♥ 1 bottle of Distress stickles!

How to enter???

♥ You must be follower of my blog (please only follow if you'd like to not just for candy draw)
♥ Leave a comment below
♥ Share this candy pic on your blog & spread the word!
♥ Leave your name with mr inlinkz

♥♥♥ Extra entry to those who take part in this months Craft Garden Challenge ♥♥♥

That's it!
I will check to make it fair! Candy will close on 24th July at 7pm GMT London time!
Anyone can enter my candy anywhere in the world, and even if you don't have a blog!

Good luck! and thank you to all my friends & followers!!
I so enjoy to read all of your lovely comments that you take the time to write to me!
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Hey all!

I'm a little late with today's post because i woke up to no internet this morning! (Virgin media are not my friends right now and they're slowly but surly going to loose another customer to sky if they're not careful!!)
But hey ho! I finally got here!

Apologies now for this extra long post that's because i'm celebrating my birthday this month (24th July) to be exact and would like to share the excitment with my fellow followers and blog buddys! with a little candy! But...... before we do that.....


I've got to spread the word about this month's challenge at The Craft Garden!!!

July is the month for the census of swans did you know that? I certainly didn't I knew they were protected something or another to do with the Queen! you can read more about how they count them here!

So naturally this months challenge theme is....

BIRDS

I've dug out my new stamps from magnolia once again this beautiful new background has some lovely little birdies on, i must say it's truly wonderful to colour, again i've gone for another colourful card out of my comfort zone! (i really must find some more stamps to use i'm addicted to magnolia too much one thinks.. is that a good thing or bad???) hehe

I've been wanting a martha stewart punch around the page set for a while right, but never quite got round to buying one well i've a few on order, but incase your wondering todays card isn't a punch around the page! nope i did it with nellie snellens dies!! i love how this card came out as the image was orignally going on what i call one of my ''normal'' style cards but i wasn't happy with it as the image was quite big the backing papers where quite lost so i thought of this idea!

All the colouring except the skin tones are with my fav pencils prisma's of course! and i've dug out my fav sizzix swirl die once again (can't get enough of this!) I've used the gorjuss Tilda with bunny stamp from magnolia and the brand new Bird Background from the new rainbow collection which i've been dying to ink up and colour!

So yes, before i get on to my candy! woohoo!! here's my final card!

I'd also like to enter this too the following challenges:
*Totally Papercrafts - Bingo - Gems, Flowers (on stamp) & die cuts
*Stampin' For The Weekend - My Favourite things (Magnolia of course!)


♥*♥Recipe♥*♥
♥Cardstock♥ - Stampin' Up! Real Red
♥Stamps♥ - Magnolia Tilda with bunny & Magnolia Bird Background
♥Mediums♥ - Promarkers for skin tones & Prisma everything else
♥Gems♥ - Papermania
♥Sentiment♥ - QVC
♥Dies♥ - Nellie Snellen & Sizzix Sciblle swirl
♥Stickles♥ - Diamond Ice
And a lot of ♥ and care!
 Now then!!!

CANDY TIME!

As July is my birthday month (24th!) I thought i would share some candy with my faithful followers & Bloggy friends! I'm gonna be the big 26 this year!! hehe, oh no 4 years till i'm 30!!! not sure what's worse?? getting old or 30? let me know!!! hehe

Here's what you can win!
♥ Echo park - Summer days 6x6 pad, ♥ Echo park - A walk in the park 6x6 pad, ♥ Magnolia Branch (from rainbow collection), ♥ Magnolia Plant stamp ♥ Magnolia Tilda goes hunting stamp,♥ Magnolia Rainbow stamp (from rainbow collection), ♥ 2 bottles of stickles & ♥ 1 bottle of Distress stickles!

How to enter???

♥ You must be follower of my blog (please only follow if you'd like to not just for candy draw)
♥ Leave a comment below
♥ Share this candy pic on your blog & spread the word!
♥ Leave your name with mr inlinkz

♥♥♥ Extra entry to those who take part in this months Craft Garden Challenge ♥♥♥

That's it!
I will check to make it fair! Candy will close on 24th July at 7pm GMT London time!
Anyone can enter my candy anywhere in the world, and even if you don't have a blog!

Good luck! and thank you to all my friends & followers!!
I so enjoy to read all of your lovely comments that you take the time to write to me!
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89 Lil messages from my bloggy friends!:

Cyrillia 1 July 2011 at 17:45  

I'm the first one! That's never happened before :) Congrats on turning 26! Hope you'll have a marvellous birthday and don't worry about turning 30... you know, a woman is like a fine wine, she only gets better as she gets older :)

Hugs,
Cyrillia

iruha 1 July 2011 at 18:10  

such a cute card!

angelique (anlou) 1 July 2011 at 18:13  

hiya sweetie
what a super card hunni
i just love it all
your candy is amazing
thank ou so much for the chance to win this huge candy
i've linked it already
i'm a follower for a while now
have a great weekend sweetie
hugs angelique

Anonymous,  1 July 2011 at 18:21  

Oh 4 years away from 30 well girl, you just start life, so take your time and think twice, enjoy all you can and be thankfull for all you have in life.

Already i wish you a happy b day.

thanks for give us a present instead of we you.

Have a blessed weekend,

Eveline

Rosalee 1 July 2011 at 18:57  

Lovely card Carlyann. Love what you did with the dies.
Hope you have a wonderful birthday. I turned 24 this year so we're not that far apart.
Thanks for the chance at your wonderful giveaway.
Hugs, Rosalee

Anita 1 July 2011 at 19:16  

Congrats on your birthday! What a great card you have made. And what an amazing candy.Thanks for the chance. X Anita Kaartenboetiek

fionalawlor 1 July 2011 at 19:26  

Hiya!
Happy upcoming Birthday!! Ur only going to be 26? Lucky you! Still a baby lol It was my 28th Birthday yesterday,I feel old haha.
Thanks for a chance to enter for your fab candy I have added it to my sidebar :)
Fiona L x

Moni 1 July 2011 at 19:28  

Thanks for the chance to win your fab candy, love to be the winner. And Happy Birthday, 30s are great believe me! :)
Hugs,moni

Daisychain 1 July 2011 at 19:48  

Love the card and thanks for the chance to win your great candy. Hope you have a great birthday when it arrives. Hugs Christine x

Stacie (craft-princess) 1 July 2011 at 22:00  

Happy Early Birthday!! I will be 30 this year and although I thought I would handle it really well I am starting to feel the old age kick in...bleh.

I posted candy in my sidebar! I am already a follower! Thanks for a chance to win!

Uta 1 July 2011 at 23:08  

What a great card - it is amazing. Thanks for the chance to win your sweet candy.

Hugs, Uta

Francy 2 July 2011 at 00:13  

Happy Birthday and thanks for this chance!
I cross my fingers!
Hugs
Francy

Zoe 2 July 2011 at 00:18  

Another stunning card and absolutely nothing wrong with being addicted to Tilda, lets face it they just keep getting better and better. Thanks for the chance to win the candy and have a super duper birthday on the 24th - 26 isn't so bad, 30 on the other hand is when everything goes south!!!

Unknown 2 July 2011 at 00:38  

Thank you for the lovely chance to win your candy! I am posting it on my blog now!
And very happy Birthday too You!
Hugs Kobie

JLJ Designs 2 July 2011 at 03:48  

Beautiful card! Thanks for a chance at the sweet candy.

Jen

Regena 2 July 2011 at 04:03  

Ur card is simply beautiful!!thanks for the yummy candy..so sweet of u..have a great birthday

Shazza 2 July 2011 at 09:58  

thanks you for the chance to win, it won't let me save your candy pic though, come sup with a copyright message when I right clikc on it. Will post about candy and link back here, hope that's okay. You are soooo young, wish I was 26 this year, 41 sounds ancient!

Your card is just gorgeous, love how colourful it is
x

Yasmin 2 July 2011 at 10:00  

Happy Birthday in advance! I hope you have a wonderful month! That is one cute card ! These Magnolia stamps are so cute. I wish we got them here.
Thank you for the chance to win your amazing candy. I've been a follower and I have your candy linked in my sidebar.
Have a great day!
Cheers,
Yasmin.

Marion Kuipers-van Eijsden 2 July 2011 at 10:01  

Wow... totally awesome card you made! Thanks for playing along in our Bingo Challenge at Totally papercraft challenge blog!
Hugs
Marion

Tina Makuc 2 July 2011 at 13:39  

Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous candy Carlyann!!!
I have no Magnolia's because they don't sell them in our country.. The images I use on my cards are the ones a kind lady gave me..
Hope to be the lucky winner of this one.. :))
Fingers crossed..
Hugs, TinaM

Pamela 2 July 2011 at 14:04  

Very pretty card, don't worry about being 30!! It is when 70 approaches that it is not so good lol. Great candy, thank you for the chance.

Pam x

paperpapier 2 July 2011 at 14:21  

wishing you a happy birthday and hope your days are filled with joy, love and laughter!

Jacilynn 3 July 2011 at 06:50  

Hope you have a great bday! and 30 is not bad. I turned 30 last year and I feel just as young as always! Age is a state of mind.
cheers

gocanucksgo 3 July 2011 at 07:11  

Happy early birthday =) I hope you have a fabulous day with lots of yummy birthday cake! Not sure what's worst but as long as there is cake and ice cream... all is good lol. Great work on this card... so sweet looking. Thanks for letting your visitors celebrate your birthday with you! Keep up the fantastic work =)

Leah l'Orange 3 July 2011 at 07:55  

heh - well love, you didn't have to convince ME to play along at the Garden! birds? i had the PERFECT image, so i couldn't resist!

i LOVE this card of yours - the bold colours are SO pretty, and i think you underestimate yourself, 'cuz you ROCK the bright stuff, too! xo

(also posted your candy in my sidebar, so hopefully you'll get lots of traffic!)

Kerry 3 July 2011 at 09:45  

It is a stunning image and I love how you have made it your own.

Thanks for allowing the extra entries from those who enter the dt challenge xx

Ksenia 3 July 2011 at 09:48  

Beautiful card!
Thanks for the chance to win such fantastic candy!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) 3 July 2011 at 12:13  

Happy Birthday to you. Thanks for offering us the candy! My birthday is today, the 3rd, and I'm taking the day for myself with a pedicure and manicure!

Annelies 3 July 2011 at 15:25  

Happy Birthday in advance Carlyann! I hope you'll have a fantastic day! Thanks for a chance to win great candy! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

Laila 3 July 2011 at 21:48  

A early Happy Birthday Carlyann... The 30's are not so bad at all ;O)
Thanks for offering a lovely candy.
I have a candy too. Come check it out on http://blog.lolapigen.dk

Hugs Laila

Liv Herremans 4 July 2011 at 08:29  

Happy (early) birthday Carlyann! Your card is fabulous (again), love the colours!
Thanks for offering a candy, I bet the winner will be totally overwhelmed!

Hugs&Kisses
Liv

Henderica 4 July 2011 at 09:57  

Oh you are only 25? ;)
30 isn't that bad been that for 5 years now haha

And lovely candy, I saw I did have you on my blogger reading list but was not a follower yet so I became one

Anonymous,  4 July 2011 at 20:06  

Lovely lovely candy! Thanks for the chance to win! and I wish you good luck.

Unknown 4 July 2011 at 20:21  

Thanks so much for offering this awesome candy!

nettie53 5 July 2011 at 07:13  

Very very nice card!!
Thanks for the change to win this candy.
Nettie

Tracey Manderson 6 July 2011 at 02:05  

Already Am a follower Carlyann! lol, love the candy.
Hugs
Tracey
ps have some of my own if you like!
http://traceyscountrycraft.blogspot.com/

Caroline 6 July 2011 at 11:59  

FAB Candy thanks for the chance to win, have a great birthday xxx

Lisandia 6 July 2011 at 13:57  

I LOVE the candy!
Greetings lisandia

Vollya 6 July 2011 at 20:22  

thank you for the chance!!

Ciacchina 6 July 2011 at 21:45  

Spero vorrai scusarmi se ti scrivo in italiano: hai un'età bellissima e i 30 lo saranno ancora di più... io ho 42 anni, ma mi sento giovane dentro, peccato che il fisico non sempre mi creda ;o))
grazie per il ghiotto candy
sono già una tua follower
ciao dall'Italia

Claudia 6 July 2011 at 22:02  

Just became a new follower of your great blog... thanks for the chance to win such amazing candy. Hope u have a very happy birthday.... :)
wishing u all the best
Claudia W.

VickieJ 7 July 2011 at 03:50  

Great card. And thanks for the chance to win this candy! Have a great birthday!

Tanya 7 July 2011 at 08:22  

Hi Carlyann!
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome candy! I would like to be the lucky winner :) Thank you for your generous gift. Linked it on my blog and I'm your follower :)
Thanks.

Unknown 7 July 2011 at 10:56  

Thank you Carlyann, I hope you have a wonderful birthday and thankyou for the chance to win some awesome candy. Very generous to give us a prize for your birthday. I would love for you to visit me over at http://manycraftssolittletime.blogspot.com

Mary Lou 7 July 2011 at 15:40  

Hi CarlyAnn ~~Wow 24 ....they are allllll good :D Can't stop them no matter what :) Like how you framed the image of this card~~Very sweet!!!
Happy Happy Birthday and thanks so much for chance at these wonderful maggie stamps!!
Hugz

Ardilla 8 July 2011 at 18:38  

Happy early birthday... and you are not getting old, you are getting wise ;)
I wish I am 26 or 30... I hope you have a great day and just enjoy life!!!!!!!!

iruha 9 July 2011 at 14:14  

Happy birthday Carlyann! :)
I have taken part in Craft Garden Challenge.

http://iruuuha.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-post_9787.html

Chantal 10 July 2011 at 09:29  

Congrats on turning 26. Love the card. Thanks for the chance to win this candy.
Hugs, Chantal S

Shan 10 July 2011 at 13:23  

Happy birthday hun! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and may all your birthday wishes come true. I hope you have something special planned. I also wanted to say that I just love your work. All the details you put into your cards and the coloring is beautiful. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration. Hope you have a great week.

Hugs
Shannin

P.s I will be back to follow you as blogger is being a brat and not showing the follower buttons. :(

Unknown 10 July 2011 at 15:40  

following and sharing! thanks for a chance to win some goodies!!

Sofie V 12 July 2011 at 21:18  

Thanks for a chance to win this nice candy!

I posted you candy on my special give away page on my blog: http://knutselen-met-sofieke.blogspot.com/p/leuke-give-aways.html

Greetings Sofieke

Charlotte 13 July 2011 at 09:30  

Hai Carlyann! Thanks for the oppertunity to win this great candy. I became folower because you make great things who give me al otlot of inspriration. Leaving an eye on you,
Charlotte

KathR 13 July 2011 at 19:52  

Hi Carlyann, am a follower, but don't have a blog but just wanted to Hi, and good luck to everyone in your candy draw...Fab blog by the way...
hugs Kath..

Angela 14 July 2011 at 09:23  

Post Picutre to my blog. Check
Become a follower of Sweet 'n' Crafty. Check
Spread the word through. Tweeted. check
Leave a comment Check.

Would really love to win the blog candy. Need to boost my stamp collection and I never have enough paper-packs.
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Angela

Angela 14 July 2011 at 09:57  
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Beth 15 July 2011 at 01:56  

Love your card, great job! Happy Birthday to you, hope you have a super day!

Rosa Forino 15 July 2011 at 12:05  

That looks fantastic! Thanks for the chance to throw my name in the hat!
public slidebar on http://blogcandymania.blogspot.com/
Hugs, rosa
i am old follower
goccedioceano2000(at)libero(dot)it
blog creative: http://kreattiva.blogspot.com/

Stampersue 16 July 2011 at 00:23  

Hi I'm a new follower and pleased to meet you and your blog. I look forward to popping over to see you beautiful cards. I love your kitty cats they are so sweet. I have popped your candy on my sidebar.

Stampersue

X

mariella 16 July 2011 at 06:29  

hi!!!
i'm a new follower an i love your blog and your candy!!!
thanks for the chance to win!!
here is my blog:
http://blogcandycorner.blogspot.com/

greetings from italy

Manu 16 July 2011 at 13:44  

This is so sweet!! Your creations are great! Thanks for the chance to win this lovely candy! Hugs!

fre 16 July 2011 at 18:30  

I hope you do not become 30 years old, otherwise I am decrepit .... saw my ouch ouch .... the next 35
congratulations for your blog, and for the card to which m 'will inspire.
thanks for the candy and Happy Birthday!
Fre

Hannapanna 17 July 2011 at 12:03  

Happy Birthday to you! Hope you'll have a wonderful day. Thanks for the chance to win this yummy candy. I'm a follower since before - love your work and I put your pic in my sidebar. Fingers crossed... Hugs, Hanna

Kasia 17 July 2011 at 13:05  

Very very nice card! I am new follower.
Thanks for a chance to win this nice candy!
Greetings from Poland!

Misu 17 July 2011 at 20:09  

Beautiful card. Happy birthday!

pepetta 17 July 2011 at 21:14  

Very nice candy!!! I posted candy in my sidebar, I am a new follower! Thanks for a chance to win!
Sonia :-)

pepetta 17 July 2011 at 21:18  

Very nice candy!!! I posted candy in my sidebar! I am a new follower! Thanks for a chance to win!
sonia :-)

Ганима 17 July 2011 at 22:38  

Hi! :))) Thanks for the chance to win this lovely candy!
Ghanima

Paula 19 July 2011 at 00:20  

Great card! Love the background with Tilda and bunny!! And trust me, turning 30 isn't bad...it's turning 40 that'll kill you, LOL!! Happy Birthday!!
(and thanks for the chance to celebrate along with you!)

Vanessa 19 July 2011 at 10:29  

hi, congratulation for your fantastic blog and creation (thanks for your tutorial)..
thank for the chance to win..
i put the pictur of tha candy in my blog..
http://vanessacrea.blogspot.com

Joan's passions 19 July 2011 at 13:56  

Hi
I love this place here:) I love your works and your candy.It'll be a great pleasure to follow your posts. can't wait another:)
Kisses
Joanna

Kirsty 20 July 2011 at 00:07  

Hi I have just discovered your super blog !! Can't believe I just found it !! Love your cats and thier names rock !! I shall visit often !! Have a wonderful birthday hope you get lots of lovely surprises !! p.s My early thirties have been the best years so far !! so you have so much to look forward too !! Thanks Kitty ;0)

Littlehamsterz 20 July 2011 at 08:32  

Also, I became your follower and posted your candy in my sidebar (You just gotta be patient because I have it set to scroll through all of the July 24th ending candies to save space).

^_^ By the way, that card is just so sweet looking. ^^ Beautifully done.

Aluap 20 July 2011 at 08:49  

Sweet card :) And great candy! Thank you for the chance to win! Hugs!

Priya 21 July 2011 at 17:48  

Happy birthday Carlyann! Thanks for a chance to win! I am your follower now.. and would love to follow you in future too...
Please visit my space too.. It will be highly appreciated..
Love,
Priya

http://priya-n-papers.blogspot.com/

Riti 21 July 2011 at 19:41  

Happy Happy Bday Carlyann in advance!!
Lovely card..Would Love to Follow yr Blog from now on.. great inspiration!!

And yeah thanks for the chance to win this awesome candy.

Hugs,
Riti

Unknown 22 July 2011 at 04:23  

Hello, just found your blogging looking at other blogs. So I've become a follower and put your candy on my sidebar. I love your kitty, pretty!

KarenB 22 July 2011 at 04:49  

Wishing you a very happy birthday for the 24th. I've been a follower for a while now and I love peeking at your creations :)

Denise Goeldner 22 July 2011 at 05:46  

Beautiful card!
Thanks for the chance to win such fantastic candy!

Anonymous,  22 July 2011 at 12:35  

what yummy candy on offer, have added a link in my sidebar with pic. Thankies for chance to win xxx

Nina 22 July 2011 at 15:01  

Happy Birthday for the 24th! Thank you for the chance to win the blog candy

Jennifer Scull 23 July 2011 at 12:45  

Happy birthday to you! I hope you have a wonderful one! have your candy posted on my sidebar and have signed up as a follower. :)

alethea 23 July 2011 at 14:07  

Oh my I forgot to enter this fab candy!! I remember when you first posted it and must have been in a hurry so was supposed to come back and have forgotten! Thanks for the reminder!! happy Birthday for tomorrow!!! HUgs xx

Crafterkhush 23 July 2011 at 16:55  

OMG.. I made it in time.. Was away on a holiday so had missed the post.. Phew.. !! What a fab candy.. Been a follower for like sometime now.. Happy Birthday for tomorrow...

Hugs,
Khush

Mallika 23 July 2011 at 19:42  

Very Pretty card !
Advance Happy Birthday !

Unknown 23 July 2011 at 20:16  

Happy Birthday for Tomorrow! My Birthday is next week on the 29th.
You make beautiful cards!! You have a blog with so much inspiration! I like it!
Hugs Debbie

Unknown 24 July 2011 at 12:02  

I was waiting for the big day before I enter so I can say HAPPY BIRTHDAY on the right day ;)
Thanks for the chance to win

xx/MulleSnuttan

Annucola 25 July 2011 at 21:03  

thank you very much for opportunity and compliments for your blog ;)
http://lecreazionidiannucola.blogspot.com/

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