Sending Happy Thoughts - Magnolia-licious "W"ednesday #8

Hello.

OMG, it's been a busy month for me.  I don't usually have so many postings per month, but I've got another card to show you.  This one is my DT card for today's "W"ednesday Posting #8 at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. 

Each Wednesday, a few of the DT gals will showcase images from the Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studio, Penny Black or Candybean stamp collections that are available at the Magnolia-licious on-line store.  Today, it's Suzanne's, Patti Jo's and my turn to participate.

I found this Wee Stamps image partially done.  I was colouring her months ago, but didn't finished--she was about three-quarter coloured up.  I decided to use this as I was rushing to create a new card.  I just had to finish colouring the flowers, the background and the grass. 

I added some glitter to her wings--you can't see the glitter in the first picture, but I think you can see it in this close-up below.   

Items I've used that are available from Magnolia-licious store:
- Mountain Lily from the Wee Stamps Collection
- Magnolia Doohickey Mini Scallop (die)
- Impression Obsessions Spiral Flowers (for the little white flowers, 1 of 5 dies )
- Impression Obsessions Leafy Branch (die)

Don't forget to head over to the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and see what Suzanne and Patti Jo had created for you. 
A reminder that there is a weekly draw for a Surprise Package Prize just for commenting.  All the comments made on the Tuesday Challenge and "W"ednesday postings on all the DT gals' blogs and the Challenge Blog itself will be entered into the draw.

Challenges I am entering with this card:
Everybody-Art-Challenge #246 - Roses
Addicted To Stamps Challenge #64 - 1-2-3 (1 image, 2 types of embellishments: flowers and pearls, 3 DP's)
Sparkles Monthly Challenge #48 - Fairies and/or butterflies
Totally Gorjuss Challenge 202 - Dotty (the dotted blue DP almost all covered up with flowers..LOL)
Hiding In My Craft Room - HIMCR #116 Lots of layers
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #100 - Winged Things!
Lady Anne's Challenges #6 - Must have wings
Bearly Mine Challenge #105 - Anything Goes
Oldie But A Goodie Challenge - Dies and punches (all my 3 DP's are over a year old, 2 have been discontinued) 
613 Avenue Create Challenge #38 - Anything Goes (or create your own colour challenge)

Thanks so much for dropping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated by me.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week.

Materials and Tools Used:
Sentiments:  Computer generated
DP's:  Creating Keepsakes Argyle Sweater-Blue; The Paper Company Christmas Treasure Gold Swirl; My Mind's Eye Playful Posies paper pad - dotted blue DP
Dies:  Go Kreate Square Frames  Frilly #10; Magnolia Doohickey Mini Scallop; Spellbinders Rose Creations and Classic Ovals; Impression Obsessions Spiral Flowers and Leafy Branch
Punches: Nellie Snellen Floral Punch Large Rose Leaf FLP031
Miscellaneous: Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Weathered Wood and Faded Jeans; pearls from my stash
Coloring Medium:  Alcohol-ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias

Be Merry - Magnolia-licious 'No DP' Challenge

Hello!

It's the 4th Tuesday of the month and at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog that means it's time for the 2nd challenge of the month.  The theme this time is 'No Designer Paper'.  Details of the challenge and how you can join in the fun can be found at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  Don't forget to check out the inspirational cards/projects that the DT gals have created. 

I was thinking of creating my own designer papers or dry-embossing a few cardstocks and using them as background papers.  But at the end I decided to play around with just my cardstocks and do some layering, diecutting and punching.

I've created another version of a front-panel side-step card.  On this one, the front-panel is to the side instead of centered.

 

 

The inside of the card has also been decorated.

Occasionally I like to use my coloured pencils to do my colouring and that's what I've done for this card.    
I'm featuring a few images and dies that are available from Magnolia-licious:

- Tilda With Long Hair from the Christmas Story Collection 2012
- Jolly Tilda from the Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010
- Impression Obsessions Pine Branch die
- Memory Box 98634 Gwyneth Flourish die

Diana's on-line store, Magnolia-licious, carries a large selection of Magnolia stamps, both full-size and mini.  If you don't see the particular one you are looking for, ask Diana if she can bring it in for you.  Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Penny Black and Candibeans, along with cutting dies from various companies and other crafting tools.

A reminder that there is a weekly draw for a Surprise Package Prize just for commenting.  All the comments made on the Tuesday Challenge and "W"ednesday postings on all the DT gals' blogs and the Challenge Blog itself will be entered into the draw.

Challenges I am entering with this card: 
Christmas Stampin' All Year Round Challenge #34 - Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge 143 - Stamp, stamp, stamp
Paper Crafting Journey - Flowers
Sister Act Card Challenge #25 - Anything Goes
A Creative Romance - Dies or Punches
Chocolate, Coffee + Cards Challenge #48 - Anything Goes
Creative Moments Challenge 26 - Anything Goes or Frame It
4 Krafty Girlz Challenge 2 - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine Challenge #105 - Anything Goes

These Hellebores or Christmas Rose flowers were handmade.

You can find my flower tutorial HERE, if you're interested.

And if you'd also like to know the template that I used, you can find it here:
Front-Panel Side-Step Card (to the side)

Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is very much appreciated by me.  Enjoy your day!

Materials and Tools Used:
Sentiments:  Computer generated
Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Five and Classic Ovals; Impression Obsessions Pine Branch; Cheery Lynn Design B119 Tropical Leaves and B162 Lace Corner Deco B; Memory Box 98634 Gwyneth Flourish and 98316 Cherry Blossom (flower centre)
Punches:  Punch Bunch medium Impatients; Carla Craft small Cosmos (flower centre)
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Forest Moss; pearls from my stash
Colouring Medium: Coloured Pencils - Faber-Castell Polychromo, Prismacolor Premier and Derwent Coloursoft; alcohol-ink markers for the dotted background - Letraset Promarkers and Pantone Trias

Happy Today - FFFC #98

Hello.

It's a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge Blog.  This challenge is being hosted by the lovely Elin and her chosen theme is...'Punches and Dies'.  Allright!...this is one of favorite themes.  I'm an addict of dies and punches.  I think I've made the die-and-punch companies rich...hee hee. 
More details of the challenge and how to join in the fun can be found at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge Blog.  And to inspire you even further to join the challenge, check out the fabulous cards/projects of my DT teammates.

I've created this shaped easel card as my DT card...

This adorable image I am featuring is
 - Sakura Tilda from Special Moments Collection 2013

The stamps for this adorable image and other Magnolia images--both full-size and mini stamps--are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store.  If you don't see the particular one you are looking for, contact Diana and ask her if she can bring it in for you.
Magnolia-licious also carries those beautiful Wee Stamps by Sylvia Zet and newly introduced to the store are the wonderful Wild Rose Studio stamps.
Prices are discounted!  Along with excellent customer service, you get to earn 2% in-store credit of every order which you can apply to future purchases.  How cool is that!

Challenges for this card:
Oldie But A Goodie Challenge - Dies and punches (both the DP's, dies and punches I've used I've had for over a year at least)
A Creative Romance - Dies or Punches
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge #110 - Get In Shape
Lovely hAnglar or sweet Magnolia Challenge #78 - Your favorite embellishments (flowers)
Created With Love Challenges #58 - Anything Goes
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge 189 - Anything but A Square
Love To Scrap! Challenge #14 - Run For The Border
Parade Your Crafts Challenge # 4 - Birthdays
Stamps + Fun = CREATIVITY Challenge 169 - Handmade embellishments (flowers)
Divas By Design - Anything Goes

Thanks for dropping by.  I very much appreciate your visit.  Have a fabulous weekend!

Materials and Tools Used:
DP's:  My Mind's Eye Playful Posies paper pad; Recollections Batiked My Interest Mango
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals and Grand Ovals; Go Kreate Small Frames Frilly Square #10 and Rectangular Frames Frilly #10; Memory Box 98494 Falana Circle (for the flowers)
Punches:  Nellie's Floral Punch Large Rose Leaf FLP031
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain; Coluzzle Oval Template; pearls from my stash
Colouring Medium: alcohol-ink markers from Letraset--Promarkers and Pantone Trias

Give Thanks - Magnolia-licious Fall/Halloween Blog Hop

Hello!

We're having a Fall/Halloween Blog Hop at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  I hope that you will play along with us.  My DT teammates have fabulous projects for you to see.  If you're already taking part in the blog hop and have come here from Suzi's blog, then you're in the track.  

But just in case you get lost or if you want to start at the beginning,here's the Blog Hop order:

Mindy

Sheri

Chris

Julie

Suzanne

Patti Jo

Suzi

Norma (you are here)
Jane

Angela

Katie

Janiel

Cathy

Cabio

With fall/autumn comes fall harvest, which brings us to Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated on the second Monday in October (fourth Thursday in USA I think), so that's less than a month away...yikes.  (We concentrate on Christmas as soon as Halloween is over...tee hee.) 

So I've made a Thankgiving poster/wall hanging or whatever you want to call it...LOL.

The images were coloured with markers--Letraset Promarkers and Pantone Trias.  The letters were cut out by hand.  I free-downloaded the font Titania Outline from Fonts Addict and enlarge it 500 times. 

Here are close-ups of of the Magnolia cuties that I am featuring:

 

- Tilda With Corn from the Turning Leaves Collection 2012

 - Autumn Tilda With Broom from the Turning Leaves Collection 2012

- Tilda With Two Rosettes from the Special Moments Collection 2013

- Tilda With Dot Bow from the With Love Collection 2013

- Goosebump Tilda from the Turning Leaves Collection 2012

- Frizzy Tilda from the Sea Breeze Collection 2013

- Tilda With Heart Socks from the With Love Collection 2013

- Princess Pea Tilda from the Once Upon A Time Collection 2013
- Tilda With Peanut (the Mouse) from the Turning Leaves Collection 2012

Some of these stamps are available from Diana's on-line store, Magnolia-licious.  The store carries a large selection of Magnolia stamps, both full-size and mini.  If you don't see the particular one you are looking for, ask Diana if she can bring it in for you.  Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Penny Black and Candibeans, along with cutting dies and other crafting tools.

A reminder that there is a weekly draw for a Surprise Package Prize just for commenting.  All the comments made on the Blog Hop, Tuesday Challenge and "W"ednesday postings on all the DT gals' blogs and the Challenge Blog itself will be entered into the draw.

 

Challenges I am entering with this project:

Aud Sentiments Challenge 89 - Sentiments suitable for Autumn 

ABC Challenge - V for Very Cute

613 Avenue Create Challenge #37 - Anything Goes w/optional twist Happy Fall Y'all 

One Stitch At A Time Challenge #181 - Autumn/Fall 

Pollycraft Challenge #7 - Harvest Colours

Creative Inspirations Paint - Autumn Colours

Great Impression September Challenge - Fall Colours

Hobby Cutz Challenge 16  - Autumnal

Creative Corner Challenge - Autumn Leaves are Falling 

Oozak Challenge #22 - Fall

 

Thanks for stopping by.  I very much appreciate your visit.  Have a fabulous week. 

 

Now to continue on with the Blog Hop, head over to the amazing Jane's blog and see what she has created--I just know it's something fabulous. 

 



GDT card - Colour Me Creative Challenge #77

Hello.

I have centre front-panel side-step card to show you.  I haven't made one for a quite a while and it's actually one of my favorite types of cards.

And this is also my Guest DT card...woo-hoo...I get to be a Guest Designer of CMC (Colour Me Creative) Challenge.  This is for their Challenge #77 and the theme is an easy one--it's 'Anything Goes'.  

 
Make sure you hop over to the CMC Challenge Blog and check out what their DT gals have created to inspire you to join their challenge.

View of the card from a different angle...

And I've also decorated the inside of my card.

You can find the template for this card style in one of my older posting HERE, if you're interested.

I am featuring these cute Magnolia images that are available from Magnolia-licious:

  

 

- Hip Hurray Tilda from the Special Moments Collection 2013
- Barbed Wire Fence from the Summer Memories Collection 2012
- Special Day Tilda from the Special Moments Collection 2013

 along with a couple of Memory Box cutting dies that I have used on this card:
- Memory Box 98634 Gwyneth Flourish
- Memory Box 98222 Fauntleroy Crest

Diana's on-line store, Magnolia-licious, carries a large selection of Magnolia stamps, both full-size and mini.  If you don't see the particular one you are looking for, ask Diana if she can bring it in for you.  Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Penny Black and Candibeans, along with cutting dies and other crafting tools.

I am using this card as my entry into the following Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Flowers
As You Like It Challenge #10 - Favorite Flower or Tree (and Why) (handmade flowers are my fave type of flowers because I get to make use of all those dies and punches that I spent my money on...LOL)
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge LRSBC69 - Have a Sentiment on the Front
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #164 - Anything Goes
Stamp With Fun Challenge 223 - Not Square
A Creative Romance Challenge #8 - Dies or Punches
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge #48 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge 02 - Add a sentiment
Sweet Stampin' - Fancy Folds

That's all for now.  Thanks so much for dropping by.  I appreciate the visit.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful weekend!

 

Materials and Tools Used:
Sentiment Stamp:  Inkadinkado "It's a Beautiful Day"
DP's:  Paper Adventures Karen Neuburger Aspen Blossom Plaid and Grace Floral
Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Two and Classic Ovals; Crealies Creative Flowers No. 06; Memory Box 98634 Gwyneth Flourish and 98222 Fauntleroy Crest; Die-Versions "Let's Celebrate Today"
Punches:  EK Success medium Retro Flower; Nellie Snellen Floral Punch FLP027 Small Rose Flower and FLP031 Large Rose Leaf; Punch Bunch medium Impatients
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain, Wild Honey and Weathered Wood; pearls from my stash
Colouring Medium:  alcohol-ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias

Flurries of Fun - Magnolia-licious "W"ednesday #6

Hello.

It's time for "W"ednesday Post #6 at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  This is when some of the DT gals showcase images from either Wee Stamps or Wild Rose Studio that are both being sold at the Magnolia-licious on-line store. 

I've made another Christmas card.  I'm trying to slowly build my Christmas card collection so I won't have to rush around too much when December comes around...LOL.

The card put on display as an easel card...

The colouring work on the image was done with markers.  I've also added glitter to all the snowflakes made with dies and punches--can't really tell on the pictures...tee hee.

I am featuring one of the adorable Wee Stamps images--this one is called Holly.  You can see the rest of the collection HERE.

Challenges for this card:
Sketch Saturday Week #275 - Debra's Sketch (I turned the sketch around 180 degrees and used an oval cardbase instead of square)
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge #32 - Layers
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge CHNC 141 - Layer it up
Totally Gorjuss Challenge 200 - Anything Goes
Christmas Cards All Year 'Round September Challenge - Christmas Fairy with a Little Sparkle
Graph'It Colour Challenge - Background Effects
Stamp With Fun Challenge 223- Not Square
613 Avenue Create Challenge #36 - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes
I ♥ Promarkers Challenge #185 - 3 Different Shapes (oval, square, circle)

Make sure to hop over to the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and check out what my teammates have created for the "W"ednesday Post.

And a reminder that there is a weekly draw for a Surprise Package Prize just for commenting.  All the comments made on the Tuesday Challenges and "W"ednesday postings on all the DT gals' blogs and the Challenge Blog itself will be entered into the draw.

Thanks for stopping by. Your visit is very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week.

Materials and Tools Used:
Sentiments:  Computer generated
DP's:  Chatter Box Light Den Stripe; Provo Craft Winter Berries
Dies:  Go Kreate XXL Frames Scalloped Ovals, XXL Squares Frames Frilly #7 and Concentrics Frilly Square #7; Memory Box 98615 Rizza Snowflake, 98171 Frosty Border and 98442 Chesapeake Scrollwork; Tim Holtz Festive Greenery
Punches:  EK Success Snowflake punches; Martha Stewart Alpine Snowflake and Aspen Snowflake Punch-Around-the-Page
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain; Glitter Ritz micro fine glitter Cool Highlight; pearls from my stash
Colouring Medium:  Alcohol-ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias

You light up my life - Magnolia-licious "W"ednesday #5

Hello.

Happy Wednesday!  And it's time for another "W"ednesday Post at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. This is when either Team A or Team B will be showcasing the images from Wee Stamps and/or Wild Rose Studio stamps that are available from Magnolia-licious on-line store. 

Don't forget to hop over to the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and check out what my DT teammates (Team B) have created for you this week. 

As for me, this is the card that I get to show you...

 



I've chosen to feature a Wee Stamps image and this adorable fairy is called Sweet Sparkle.

I've coloured her with my markers.  I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but I've added glitter to her wings and the circle of light around the lantern.

Check out the entire Wee Stamps collection at Magnolia-licious HERE.  And be sure to check out the Wild Rose Studio stamps also.  Prices are discounted and you can expect excellent customer service.  For a bonus, you get to earn 2% store credit with every purchase that you can apply to future orders.  Sweet!

I've finished off the inside of my card like this...

Challenges for this card:
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 284 - Things With Wings
Aud Sentiments Challenge 88 - Any Sentiment!
Delightful Challenges - Make the Cut!
Hanna and Friends #179 - Bingo (pearls, lace, dies)
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes Challenge
A Gem of a Challenge - #95 Use 2 Backing Papers
Bearly Mine Challenges - #102 Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge 68 - LRBSC68 Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #183 - Opposites Attract (purple and yellow)

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I appreciate your visit.  Have a wonderful day!

Materials and Tools Used:
DP's:  purple DP from Recollections Habitat paper pad; yellow DP (unknown make) from DeSerres Art Store
Dies:  Go Kreate Square Frames Frilly #4; Impression Obsession Leafy Branch DIE055-N; Cheery Lynn Designs DL112 Exotic Butterfly mini and DL112A Small Angel Wing; Memory Box 98458 Butterfly Vine Border
Punches:  EK Success small flower; Michaels mini sun
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Wild Honey; lace, pearls and glitter from my stash
Colouring Medium:  Alcohol-ink markers from Letraset--Promarkers and Pantone Trias