After a much-appreciated Christmas break, we're back with our first challenge for the new year at Magnolia Down Under. This is our Challenge #30 and the theme is Valentines…..We want to see, reds, hearts, love anything romantic.
At the Dutch Dare Card Challenges, Wilma has provided this wonderful sketch which I have used to create my easel card.
I am also using this card as my entry to the Creative Belli Blog Challenge #82 of Glitter or Rhinestones.
I have used an image from the Magnolia Easter Collection 2009. she is called Easter Tilda. On the original image, Tilda is carrying a few baby chicks in her kerchief. I've covered them up with some punched hearts which I've covered with red and pink glitters. I hope you can see that in this close-up and also the glitter I have added to her blouse.
Please hop over to MDUC and check out what the other DT members have created for this challenge. They're an amazing bunch. Also you might be interested that there's a Guest DT Call at MDUC. The assignment is for 6 months staring from March 2009 to August 2009. The call is open until the end of January 2009. Yes, sadly my own assignment is nearing its end.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Thanks for visiting. And for those of you who leaves me a comment, I can't tell you how much I appreciate them. Thanks.
Stamps: Magnolia Easter Tilda (available at Magnolia-licious), Studio G Kolette Hall 'Much Love'.
DP's: Basic Grey Bittersweet Raspberry Cream, Chatterbox Pink to Heart.
Tools: Fiskars heart template, Provo Craft decorative scirssor scallops, Martha Stewart border punch hearts, EK Success swirl flourish punch, Colluzle templates tags, various flower punches.
Misc.: So Charming heart charm, Making Memories brads, Mark Richards cabochons lt. pink.
gorgeous card, I love how you have altered an easter stamp for valentines day, thats so clever! The layout of your card is really beautiful too :)
ReplyDeleteThis is way tooo cute. Love the colour combo. Super card. Hugs xxxx
ReplyDeleteJust found your tutorial on the lace- thanks for sharing the measurements. Taking a copy now.
Aw this is absolute perfection!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I were a good as you with cards!
So cute valentinecard!
ReplyDeleteLovely colours and images.
Gorgeous Norma. Love the DP. Looks fabulous with this stunning image. Perfect colouring of Tilda. Great Valentine card. Wonderful inspiration.
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Trace
As always your artistry amazes me - you have such an eye for colour and design - another Norma masterpeice!
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This is very very sweet!! I love how you manipulated the image and the beautiful colour work and glitter, so pretty!!
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Stephanne
Stunning once again.
ReplyDeleteyour colours and layout are gorgeous. I love the DP you have used. so perfect to finish off the adorable Valentines day card.
Hugs Marion
Norma, we used the same beautiful Basic Gray background paper!! Love your easel card and love how you changed out the chicks for hearts, very creative. Beautiful elements on your card too. Very very nice.
ReplyDeleteSue
Just gorgeous. I love this image and you've coloured her beautifully.
ReplyDeleteKylie xo
Stunning & beautiful easel card Norma! The pink & black combo is awesome!
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Cabio
OMG Norma, what do I have to see on a Monday morning? You did again such an amazing card. My poor heart... *lol* I honestly don't know what I like the most. Everything is great and matches perfectly together. You are soooo talented and I am so proud to be in the same DT as you. I could stay on your blog for HOOOURS.
ReplyDeleteBIG hugs and have a successful week!
Your "fan" Pati
Norma this is such a piece of artwork! Your eye for colour is truly amazing! I think you should just stay on as DT member! I love this easel card...I am going to have to try this out!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! I love all the colors, it's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Christine
Hey Norma great Idea with Hearts great Color great Image Great Job I Like it!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Germany Drea
Very sweet. Love the sketch. Love the bling and paper lace.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Norma. So much detail, it is a feast for the eyes. Clever use of Easter Tilda, love the sparkle!
ReplyDeletehugs, Diana
Gorgeous card, Norma! Wonderful sketch to showcase your gorgeous coloring (would love to know the colors!)
ReplyDeleteHow clever of you to make her handkerchief full of hearts!
WOWZA...I really love the papers and colors and look at how darling she is standing there...awesom card!!!!
ReplyDeleteExquisite!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Norma, your card is soooo beautiful. Simply divine!!!! I love that sweet image. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation, Norma!! You're just knockin' em out of the ballpark! Gorgeous papers and design! I love it! hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love this card,great idea to add the hearts and change this Tilda.
ReplyDeleteAs always your card is great.
Linda W.
This is just precious Norma--I love how you refilled her sack with glittery hearts, perfect! Beautiful card!
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Suzanne
FABULOUS card! Love the image along with your coloring. Thanks for playing in the Belli Challenge!
ReplyDeleteAnd improvise you did beautifully! Love how you added the hearts! Lots of pretty embellishments and beautiful coloring Norma! Another beauty!!!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Norma, thanks so much for using the sketch and joining us over at DDCC!
ReplyDeleteOh Norma your card is gorgeous! Love how you have used Tilda for a Valentine card! So many pretty details just beautiful!
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Nancy
Hi Norma,
ReplyDeleteOh goodness your card is pretty! Love your DP and those wonderful glitter hearts in Tilda's apron. Your colouring always is perfect and so are your flowers.
Hugs, Candy
Hi Norma! Beautiful coloring! She's adorable standing out from the heart frame! Love how you added the black punched border to shadow the red punched border!!! Very pretty card!
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This is so beautiful and so creative! Love how you changed it into hearts :)
ReplyDeleteHugs Tanja
Happy New Year Norma, I have missed visiting your beautiful creations. This card is no exception. The colours and papers are gorgeous and I love how you used an Easter Stamp for Valentine's Day. Wonderful inspiration for all joining MDUC for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs Jodie from Oz
What a cutie! Lovely use of bling! Thanks for participating in the Belli Challenge!
ReplyDeleteSweet card!! It says Valentines all over, love the pretty colors!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patricia
JAW DROPPER ALERT! JAW DROPPER ALERT! WOW the elements that you have put together on this card are just FABULOUS! So much eye candy to look at and I just love the easel cards. Niiiccceee!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning easel card, gorgeous images and fabulous details.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in the DDCC this time.
Cathy xx
OH WOW.. this is another STUNNER.. I love that DP.. it is one of my favorite.. Bec xx
ReplyDeleteThis card is amazing Norma! How you got the circles on the bottom and top to match is beyond me! You are such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi Norma,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the prize at Dutch dare! It is really a superb card!
Will you email me your addy so I can send you your stamp?
Hugs, Wilma