Some more of the manga cuties and some news :)

Well, you sure do seem to be LOVING the mange cuties don't you!! I shall share a few more with you today but firstly - has anyone else notices the followers link? We are fast approaching 1,000 followers!!! How sweet is that!! I wanna thank all you lovely sugar addicts that have started following since i joined the team. It sure is a loooovely welcome :) Keep your eye on the followers, something sweet might just happen when we get to 1,000 :p

A huuuuuuuuuge reminder for you today too - today is the last day of the sugar nellie January sale so if you want any of the sweeties while they are half price go get them here!!

Today i have Sitting Pretty to show you - what a total sweetheart!! You can grab her here!!


Before i go ..... I wanted to let you all know that the Mary Hall winter collection has finally reached funky kits!! You can go grab them here!!! They are all gorgeous too - and have arrived just as we get our second scattering of snow for the year - perfect timing!!!

Fancy a Cuppa?

Well do you? I have a super sweet one here to share with you all!!

How cute is this little lady. She is called Coffee Time and you can get her here. Fabulous i can hear you all say .. well .... being a sugary sweet blog i think its about time we had some candy! .. wanna win her? Simples - just add you name and blog addy to mr linky below. Draw ends midnight next Thursday 4th and i will post the winner next Friday along with a new sweet give away - if you all behave yourselves nicely of course!! ;)

One for the boys!!

We all know how difficult the guys can be when it comes to making cards. How about a cute lil manga boy to help you along?
How cute is this little fella with his layered top and trainers. Love him with his little pets. What a fabby stamp!!

These beauties are now available online at Funky Kits so you better go and grab them now!! This little cutie is called Pets Corner and you can find him here. Yesterday i shared Dreamy with you and you can go get your rubba fix of her here. The other manga sweethearts are all there too, but im gonna make you go look for them :P I will post the direct link to each as i preview them here.

Well .. are you liking the new images? Are they sweet enough for you? You will not want to miss the preview tomorrow, I have the sweetest post to share .... do i smell candy?

Want a chance to get your hands on the whole release? - Not even the DT have all these stamps yet they are that hot off the press!!! Come join the new challenge over at the Sugar Bowl.

Follow this great sketch by the loooovely Marlene, add a wee bit of lace to your card and you could be the lucky winner of all .....

SIX new MANGA stamps for FREE

***you got to be in it to win it***

Who wants a sneaky peek of one of the new manga stamps?

Woohoo!! I got a YUMMY email yesterday full to the brim with previews to share with you all!! There are 6 scrummy manga images in total but im gonna be a big meanie and preview them one at a time .. give you a little something to look forward to each day.

Sooooo .. here is todays preview ..Check out this little cutie sat with her platted hair. Isn't she gorgeous!!! i can't wait for the DT girlies to get hold of them so I can start to share cards with you!!!!!

Nice, short super sweet post from me today, you dont wanna be reading my dribble - you just wanna see the piccies!! Make sure you check back tomorrow - i have more manga sweetness to share!

Zoe x x

Sugar Nellie Spotlight

Well, it is Tuesday again, so that means it is time for another person to shine in the Sugar Nellie Spotlight. I can honestly say i could't think of a nicer person to put in it this week!! So ..... today, the Sugar Nellie Spotlight is featuring ......... Joey!!! I am sure that lots of you will have heard of Joey, and are already familiar with her blog, if not you need to go and check it out here.

So here she is .. the fabby Joey, and this is what she has to say ( for all us nosy crafters out there ;) )

"I am sahm to two, my gorgeous girlie who is 9 and my beautiful boy is 5, and number 3 will be making an arrival sometime in february. I have always been arty and found cardmaking back in 2005, I didnt realise it would take over my life! and it has found me many gorgeous new friends! My fave things to do is stamping and colouring, I am still trying to master my colouring technique. I am also a sucker for pretty papers and have nowhere near as I want lol sorry, need!!"

Joey makes the most stunning cards!! I won't keep you in suspense any longer .... here is a selection of some of the MANY SN cards Joey has on her blog. - I think Joeys colouring is fab!!!

First up is this stunning easel card Joey made for her darling daughter for christmas. Isnt it just gorgeous and what a fab sentiment to Joey!! I love this card, its soo elegant with its sparkle and muted tones.


Next up is a stunning little card made ready for when baby number three arrives. I love the image on this one - as soon as baby is asleep you just know that her big sis is gonna want a cuddle!!! Fantastic card sweetie, and very pretty in pink!


I just knew i had to share this next card with you as soon as i found it on Joeys blog. The bright pink with the black is sooo striking it made the card stand out straight away. I love the way Joey has coloured the image ( fantastic shading on the hat sweetie!! ), and check out that polka dot bloom!! Beatuiful!!


The last card that i want to share with you is also pretty in pink - gotta thing for pink i think Joey ;). This time Joey has used gorgeous pastel tones, and has finished her card off perfectly with the stunning lace, ribbon and mini blooms.


It was sooo hard trying to pick just a few of Joeys cards to share - you really do need to go and check out her blog. It is FULL with fabulous creations!!

Thank you soo much for allowing me to highlight your work on the Sugar Nellie Spotlight this week Joey. It was a pleasure searching your blog for these gorgeous cards.

I have some sneaky peeks of the new manga stamps to share with you tomorrow and if you happen to pop by on friday there may even be some candy ;)

Zoe x x

More sweetness from the sale! - Frog Princess

Just a little post from me today I am sure you will be pleased to hear!!! Today i want to share a few fabulous project from the super talented Marlene with you featuring the Diane Duda stamp we currently have in the sale Frog Princess.

Firstly i wanted to share this stunning 50th Birthday card with you. I adore all the detailing that Marlene puts on her cards - just look at the torn paper laced up with, and in the pins in the bow at the bottom. Her attention to detail is second to none!! I loooove the paper piecing on the crown and the dress too. Its gorgeous sweetie!


This next project featres the same image. Marlene has used it to make a sleeve to hold some tags she made. Again i love the way she has paper pieced the hat and matched it with the bottom flower. Gorgeous detailing sweetie.


I hope you like the samples i have to share with you today!! I will be back tomorrow with some more eye candy - dont forget Tuesday will be our next Sugar Nellie Spotlight ... not long to wait!!

Sale Samples

Well, as promised today i have some cards to share with you that are made using the stamps that we have half price until the end of January!! Bargain!!!

Today's sugar fix comes from the super talented dt member Judy. If you haven't already visited Judy's blog after seeing these stunning creations i can guarantee you are going to head over to Funky Kits, get yourself the stamps and then pop over and follow her blog!! The samples i have to share today are breathtaking and show a variety of different card making styles too!!

This first sample features the lovely Demure. I just love the way that Judy has managed to give this card a slightly vintage feel with the use of distressing and the addition of the lacy doily and pearls.



This next card features Peek a Bunny. Perfect for all your spring and Easter cards. - it will be here before you know it ;). I love the cheeriness that Judy has captured on this card with her use of the bright colours and fun little mushrooms ad flowers at the bottom. Another stunning sample I am sure you will agree.


This last card that i have to share today features Foxy. I love the way that Judy has managed to give this card a grunge/distressed look using the darker colours and lots of inking! A true sign of a talented crafter being versatility! I was going to take the samples from different DT members for today so you could get a mixture of styles but here Judy has managed to do just that all by herself!!


Well, i hope your loving the eye candy as much as I am - i honestly still can't believe that all these stamps are less than £3!! Fab eh?

Zoe x x