Happy Smiles - Magnolia-licious 'Bling It Up!'

Hello.

We have a new challenge today at the Magnolia-licious Challenge--which runs for the next 2 weeks--and the theme is 'Bling It Up!'  It's for a combined Team A and B to post our DT cards/projects to inspire you to join us.  Hop over to the Magnolia-licious Challenge to get the details on the challenge and how you can join in the fun.  And while you're there, check out the fabulous cards/projects that my DT teammates have created.

I'm featuring a couple of Magnolia images from their older collections:

- Tilda With Straw Hat from the Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011

- Tilda With Ponytail from the Sweet Rainbow Collection 2011

Magnolia stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, where Diana carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And 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.  Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey.
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and what's more, you get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.  Sweet!

Challenges for this card:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #100 - Bingo Inspiration (2-word sentiment, 3D item, something shiny)
Crafty Girls Challenge #12 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge #24 - Anything Goes
Divas By Design - Rubber Stamps Only
Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge #38 - Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper February Challenge - Anything Goes 
Inkspirational Challenge #50 - Bingo (flowers, ribbons or lace, pearls or bling)
Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge #20 - Squares, Circles and Rectangles
Simply Magnolia - Kraft and 2 others (kraft for the leaves, blue and brown)
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #25 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping 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

Designer Papers:  Creating Keepsakes One-of-a-Kind Blue and Argyle Sweater-Blue; Basic Grey Offbeat Unexpected; Provo Craft Stone Washed Denim-Wavy Plaid

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Eleven; Memory Box 98505 Norrland Flower and 98502 Fresh Foliage  

Punches:  Martha Stewart Scallop Dot Edge and 3-in-1 Hydrangea; EK Success small Retro Flower; small circles  

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Blue Jean and Weathered Wood; ribbon, rhinestones, Fun Fur and pearls from my stash  

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias 

Hello from the Heart - FFFC #108 Sketch

Hello.

It's Friday...woo-hooo...and it's time for a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  It's our Challenge #108 and this time we've got a sketch for you to follow.  The lovely Sheryl, our challenge blog owner, is our hostess for this challenge and we're also being sponsored by Fresh Brewed Designs.  Visit our Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog to get complete details on the challenge, the PRIZES to be won and how you can join in the fun.  And check out the fabulous cards that my DT teammates have created. 

This is my DT card for the challenge based on the sketch shown below.

I am using a digital stamp this time, designed by Mo Manning and can be found at Mo's Digital Pencil.  This beautiful image is called Spring For Sale.

I love this image and not just because I am sooo... ready for spring right now...tee hee.  You probably are too!

Challenges for this card:
Bronte and Bella's Challenge #222 - Ribbon and/or Bow
Die Cut Diva's February Challenge - Girls Night Out!
One Crazy Stamper February Challenge - Anything Goes
Card Makin' Mamas - CMM81 Stack It Up!
A Creative Romance - Let's Get Sentimental
Stampin' for the weekend - Flower Power
ABC Challenges - F is for Flowers
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Lovely Layers
Crafty Ribbons Challenge #77 - Anything Goes

That's all for now.  Thanks for dropping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a woderful weekend!

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Coordinating papers from me+my BIG ideas Modern Milan paper pad

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Two and Standard Circles; Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves  

Punches:  Martha Stewart Daisy Dot edge punch; Mini Daisy from Michaels $1.50 bin  

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain; ribbons and pearls from my stash 

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias 

 

Flowers Say Hello - Magnolia-licious 'Pretty in Pink'

Hello.  Happy Tuesday!

We're currently in our 'Pretty in Pink' challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge.  It's Team B's turn to post our DT cards/projects to inspire you to join us.  Hop over to the Magnolia-licious Challenge to get the details on the challenge and how you can join in the fun.  Don't forget to check out the fabulous cards/projects that my DT teammates have created.

This is the card that I came up with.

Yes, I know, I know...that's a whole lot of pink...tee hee...and bright too!  I don't usually play around with this shade of bright pink.  My favorite shade of pink is more in the dusky pink/dusty rose range...or at least very light pink.  But I found this beautiful designer paper in my stash and I tried to match my pink shade to the one on the paper.  And this was it!

I've used a couple of adorable Tildas on my card--one from a newly released Magnolia collection and one from an older collection:

- Tilda With Fantasy Flowers from the Lost and Found Collection 2014

- Tilda With Big Tulips from the With Love Collection 2013

You can find your Magnolia stamps at Magnolia-licious, where Diana carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And 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.  Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies.  Have look at the exquisite dies from Memory Box, PoppyStamps and Magnolia Doohickey.
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and what's more, you get to earn 2% in-store credit for future purchases.  Sweet!

Challenges I am entering with this card:
Live and Love Crafts Challenge #20 - Love N' Lace
Deep Ocean Challenge #71 - Love Is All Around
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #76 - Pink and White
Divas By Design - With Love
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #203 - Love/Valentine Theme
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia Challenge #88 - Love or Hearts
Paper Crafting Journey - Love is in the Air!
Crafty Girls Challenge #11 - Anything Goes
In the Pink Challenge #37 - Valentine/Love Theme
Milk Coffee Challenge - Girly Challenge

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

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  Hero Arts 'Flowers say Hello...'; computer generated (card inside)

Designer Papers:  DCWV the Blossom Song Stack paper pad; Recollections printed scrapbook paper  

Dies:  Go Kreate Frilly Square #10; Spellbinders Labels Three and Standard Circles; Impression Obsession DIE071 Spiral Daisy; Crealies Creative Shapes No. 16 (leaves); Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves; Memory Box 98442 Chesapeake Scrollwork

Punches:  EK Success Retro Flowers medium and small; Nellie Snellen Floral Punch Extra Large Leaf FLP011; Martha Stewart Rose Leaf    

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain and Worn Lipstick; lace and pearls from my stash; Coluzzle Oval template 

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias 

Just for fun - Tilda All Tangled Up

Hello.

This is going to be very short posting.  I just wanted to show a card that I did just for fun.  Trying to do a Zentangle piece here.  I've tangled up one of my very favorite Tildas...tee hee.

This adorable Magnolia image is called Rose Scent Tilda from the Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012.  She's one of my Top 5 favorite Tildas.  I've coloured her with coloured pencils.  The image was stamped on watercolour paper--better paper for Zentangle I thought--rather than the usual paper I used for colouring with markers. 

You can find this Rose Scent Tilda at Magnolia-licious on-line store, where you can also find other equally adorable Magnolia images--both full size and mini.  And 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.  Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey.
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and what's more, you get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.  Sweet!

Challenges for this card:
Creative Fingers Challenge #22 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenges #11 - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge #81 - Anything Goes
Fan-tastic Tuesday Challenge #21 - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #89 - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #15 - Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper February Challenge - Anything Goes
Heart and Soul - Bloggers Challenge Colour Splash - Black, white and a splash of colour
Craftitude Challenge 58 - Anything Goes or Valentines/Love

That's all for me today.  Thanks for stopping by.  I very much appreciate your visit.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Materials and Tools Used:
Colouring Medium:  Coloured pencils for the Tilda - Faber Castell Polychromos, Derwent Coloursoft, Prismacolor Premiers; for the Zentangle - Sakura Pigma Micron 01

 

Happy Valentine's Day 3-Step Card - Magnolia-licious 'Anything Goes'

Hello.

It's Team B's turn to post our DT cards/projects for our current challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge.  We're midway into our 'Anything Goes' challenge.  Hop over to the Magnolia-licious Challenge to get the details on the challenge and how you can join in the fun.  Don't forget to check out the fabulous cards/projects that my DT teammates have created to inspire you.

This is what I've created for the challenge.

And there's a pop-up surprise inside the card--I've made this into a 3-step card.

I made a similar card last year.  I think the 3 steps are just perfect to spell out the I♥U, don't you?  And you know, Valentine's Day is only 10 days away!

I'm featuring two adorable images from Magnolia's latest collection:

- For You Tilda from the Lost and Found Collection 2014

- Write A Message Tilda from the Lost and Found Collection 2014

The stamps for these two cuties are available from Magnolia-licious, where Diana carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And 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.  Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey.
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and what's more, you get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.  Sweet!

Challenges for this card:
Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #19 - Add a flourish (using Cheery Lynn Designs dies B117 Fancyful Flourish, B155 Large Rose and B152 Miniature Rose)   
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 306 - Something New (new Memory Box Kensington Border die)
A Creative Romance Challenge #17 - Show us some love
Allsorts Challenge Week 244 - Love Is In the Air
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Love/Valentine
Time for Magnolia Challenge #45 - Be My Valentine
Magnolia Mania Challenge #86 - Hearts
Crafty Catz Challenge #216 - Anything Goes
Milk Coffee Challenge - Valentine and/or Love related
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #21 - Anything Goes

If by any chance you're interested in making a 3-step card of your own, here's the template:

And if you want to print it out, click on the link to the PDF file:
3-Step Card Template in PDF

That's all for now.  Thanks for dropping by.  I very much appreciate your visit.  Have a wonderful day!

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  me+my BIG ideas Posh paper collection; Basic Grey Euphoria Felicity 

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Eleven, Classic Ovals and Classic Scalloped Heart; Memory Box 98743 Kensington Border and 98436 Large Classic Uppercase Alphabet Set; Cheery Lynn Designs B117 Fancyful Flourish, B155 Large Rose and B152 Miniature Rose   

Punches:  Nellie Snellen Floral Punch FLP031 Large Rose Leaves 

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain and Aged Mahogany; pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias