A Fairy Happy Birthday - GDT Card for Crealies

Hello.

I've been asked to be a Guest DT for Crealies by Annelies, owner of Crealies...woo-hoo.
Crealies has just released some new Create-A-Card and Crea-Nest-Lies dies--check them out HERE-- and I'll be showcasing a few of them on my GDT cards.

Here's the first GDT card that I came up with.

When it's folded, the card measures 3½" x 5¼" or 9.0cm x 13.5cm, so it will fit into a medium-size envelope--you just need to worry about the thickness of your card...hee hee.

When you unfold the card, you can then see its multi-fold feature.

Fully spread out, the length of the card is 10 5/8" or 27cm.

This adorable little fairy being featured is from Mo's Digital Pencil designed by Mo Manning,

and it is only one of the fairies from a set called 3 Baby Fairies.  I have coloured the image with markers and a few coloured pencils to help with the shading.  I've added glitter to the wings.  

As mentioned before, I am showcasing some Crealies dies and here are the list of dies I have used:

- Crealies Create-A-Card No. 7
- Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL No. 15
- Crealies Set of 3 Flowers No. 4
- Crealies Creative Shapes No. 16 (leaves)
- Crealies Creative Border No. 17

Check out the rest of Crealies dies at the Crealies on-line store, HERE.

And you may also want to check out the Crealies Blog, HERE.

Challenges I am entering with this card:
Open-Minded Crafting Challenge #17 - Last days of summer (using warm summer colours)
613 Avenue Create Challenge #86 - Anything Goes w/option Post-It Notes
Crafting From the Heart Challenge #33 - Anything Goes
Inkspirational Challenge #63 - Red, Orange, Yellow
Fairytale Stampers Challenge #43 - Anything Goes
Through the Purple Haze Challenge #54 - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #121 - A World of Fantasy
Inky Chicks Challenge #36 - Fairies and/or Angels
Divas by Design - Happy Birthday
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge #79 - Use your punches and dies

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

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  We R Memory Keepers Lattice; DCWV Old World Stack paper pad

Dies:  Crealies Create-A-Card No. 7, Crea-Nest-Lies XXL No. 15, Creative Set of 3 Flowers No. 04, Creative Shapes No. 16 and Creative Border No. 17

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Rusty Hinge and Aged Mahogany; pearls from my stash; Glitter Ritz Tranparent Micro Fine Cool Highlight glitter 

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

It's Your Day - Magnolia-licious 'Frilly, Lacy, Feminine'

Hello.

We're starting a new challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  Our new theme is 'Frilly, Lacy, Feminine'.  To get the complete details on the challenge and how you can play along, visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.

Check out the fabulous cards/projects that my DT teammates have created for your inspirations.  The whole gang's here today!  Usually the DT gals will split up, with Team A posting their cards/projects the first week and the Team B posting theirs the second week, but since we're having our Fall Blog Hop next week, we're all posting today.  Be sure to come back for the Blog Hop next week!
 
Here's my DT card...

Inside the card...

I finally got around to using the gorgeous designer paper with the butterfly design that I've been saving up--paper's been discontinuted now.  And I've used my markers to colour the Magnolia images.

Close-ups of those cuties:

- Tilda With Little Pocket from the With Love Collection 2013

- Rose Scent Tilda from the Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012

Magnolia stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she 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 and Candibeans.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey. and other crafting tools such as Flowers, Prima Chalk Edgers, etc.  Have a look!  The site is sporting a brand new look.
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:

Live and Love Crafts Challenge #26 - Stitching - real or faux
Stamping Sensations August Challenge - Anything Goes
Dies R Us Challenge #8 - Stitching
Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes August Challenge
Crafting Musketeers Challenge #16 - 1, 2, 3 (on card front: 1 sentiment, 2 butterflies, 3 DP's)
Penny Black and More August Challenge - Anything Goes
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia Challenge #100 - Celebrate
Crafty Girls Challenge #25 - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create Challenge #86 - Anything Goes w/option Post-It Notes
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #99 - Use Some Butterflies
Stamp and Create August Challenge - Anything Goes

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

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  'Have a Great Birthday' from Inkadinkado; other sentiment was computer generated

Designer Papers:  Provo Safari Chic Butterflies; Recollections (green striped); yellow DP from my scrap bin

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Ten; Cheery Lynn Designs B152 Miniature Rose, B155 Large Rose, B118 Pair of Ferns and DL113 Exotic Butterflies Small; Impression Obsessions DIE042-I Spiral Flowers; Cuttlebug Asterisks

Punches:  Nellie Snellen Floral Punch Extra Large Leaf and Large Rose Leaves 

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

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

Straight To The Heart - Magnolia-licious 'Anything Goes'

Hello.

We're midway into our current challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and the theme is 'Anything Goes'.  There's still one more week to get your entries in.  Visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog for complete challenge details and how you can join in the fun.  Check out the fabulous cards that my DT teammates have created to inspire you.

Here's my DT card...

And in the inside of the card, there is a surprise 4-step pop-up.

The letters LOVE I had to cut out by hand...argh.  I do have alphabet die sets, but they were either too large or too small.  So I found a font that I like on the internet and blew it up to the size I wanted.

Close-ups of the adorable Magnolia images being featured:

- Sagittarius Tilda from the Zodiac Collection 2014  

- Tilda With Cozy Heart from the Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012

The stamps for these images, as well as other equally adorable images can be found at Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she 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 and Candibeans.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey. and other crafting tools such as Flowers, Prima Chalk Edgers, etc.  Have a look!
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!

If you're interested in making a similar 4-step card, here's the template:

And if you want to print it out:
4-Step Card 6' x 6' (15cm x 15cm) Template (PDF)

Challenges for this card:
Bearly Mine August 2014 August - Anything Goes
Cards Galore Encore Challenge #8 - Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations August Challenge - Anything Goes
Natalie and Amy's Challenge #23 - Diecuts and Flowers
Ladybug Crafts August Challenge - Favorite colours (blue and brown)
Sisters of Craft - August Anything Goes Challenge
Penny Black and More August Challenge - Anything Goes
The Squirrel and The Fox Challenge #75 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenge #24 - Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #49 - Anything Goes

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

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Sandylion Sticker Designs One-of-a-kind Blue and Argyle Sweater Blue; Hot Off the Press Joy's Vintage Papers; Simple Stories Generations paper pad; blue diamond DP from scrap bin

Dies:  Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Spellbinders Petite Ovals; Memory Box 98743 Kensington Border; Crealies Creative Flowers No. 06; Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves

Punches:  Ek Success medium Retro Flower; Carla Crafts medium Cosmos (for flower centres) 

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Stormy Sky and Gathered Twigs, pearls from my stash

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

Sending Happy Thoughts - Magnolia-licious "W"ednesday #45

Hello!

It's time for another "W"ednesday Post at the Magnolia-licious Challenge.  Wednesdays are when the DT gals take turns showcasing on our cards the other stamps beside Magnolia stamps that the Magnolia-licious on-line store carries:  Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studio, Penny Black or CandiBeans.  Today it's Suzi's and my turn to participate.

Here's what I've created as my DT card using a beautiful Wee Stamps fairy image.

I've coloured the image with my Letraset markers and a few coloured pencils to help with the shading.  I've added some glitter to her wings, but I don't think you can see it in the picture above.    

Here's a close-up of the Wee fairy--hope you can make out the glitter in this picture.

This image is called Summer Fairy from Wee Stamps designed by Sylvia Zet.
The stamp is available at Magnolia-licious.  See the rest of the Wee Stamps Collection HERE.

Check out the Magnolia stamps also, both full-size and mini.  Diana has a large selection and if you don't see the particular one you're looking for, ask Diana if she can bring it in for you.  Magnolia-licious offers excellent customer service and you also get to earn 2% in-store credit.  Sweet!

See complete details at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.

Challenges for this card:
Crafting At The Weekend Challenge #4 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenges #24  - Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #31 - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar August Challenge - Anything Goes
Time 4 Scrap Challenge #44 - Anything Goes w/optional animals
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #41 - Anything Goes
Inkspirational Challenge #62 - Use markers or pencils
Treasured Times Stamps Challenge #22 - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create Challenge #84 - Anything Goes w/optional summer

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

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Recollections Blue Cubes; K+Company Garden Medley Stripe

Dies:  Go Kreate XXL Square Frames Frilly #10; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Spellbinders Rose Creations; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms and 98222 Fauntleroy Crest 

Punches:  Nellie Snellen Floral Punch Large Rose Leaves; Punch Bunch Large Impatients  

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Dried Marigold, Faded Jean and Stormy Sky; pearls from my stash; Glitter Ritz Tranparent Micro Fine Cool Highlight glitter

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

Just A Note... - FFFC #120 Bingo Board

Hello.  Happy Friday!

Today we're starting a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge. It's a 'Bingo Board' challenge (board shown below) and the lovely Nathalie is the hostess for this challenge.  We're also being sponsored by Fresh Brewed Designs.  Make sure you pop over to Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge to get complete details of the challenge and how you can join in the fun.

Here's what I've created as my DT card for the challenge.

This is the Bingo board for the challenge.

and I have quite a few lines (vertical, horizontal or diagonal) to choose from as I actually have all except two of the items on my card!  I don't have strass--I think that's rhinestones--or frantage.

This is how I've decorated the inside of my card.

I've coloured my images with my Letraset markers.  And you can see the glitter I've added to her wings in this close-up!

This is a Sugar Nellie digital stamp called 'Story Teller' which you can find at Funky Kits.

These two images shown here with some masking work are from Magnolia and they are:
- Tip Leaves from the Pet and Animal Collection 2009
- Small Snail from the Fairytale Collection 2010

You can find Magnolia stamps at Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store, where she has a large selection of both full-size and mini-size images.  If you don't see the particular stamp you are looking for, ask Diana if she can bring it in for you.

Challenge for this card:
Cheery Lynn Designs - Anything Goes (B127 Tropical Flourish, B152 Miniature Rose and DL113 Exotic Butterfly Small)
Bearly Mine August 2014 Challenge - Anything Goes
Cards Galore Encore Challenge #8 - Anything Goes
Milk Coffee Challenge - 2 or More Die Cuts (see list of dies below)
As You Like It Challenge #33 - Favorite Papers and why (Chatterbox because they have beautifully designed co-ordinating papers and their colour schemes are pleasing to the eyes)
Natalie and Amy's Challenge #23 - Diecuts and Flowers
Come and Get It Challenge - It's all about dies
613 Avenue Create Challenge #83 - Anything Goes w/optional twist Friendship Day
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #30 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenges #24 - Anything Goes

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

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Chatterbox Light Parlour Stripe; Anna Griffin

Dies:  Go Kreate Square Frames Frilly #4; Spellbinders Standard Circles, Classic Scalloped Circles, Classic Ovals and Classic Scalloped Ovals; Memory Box 98511 Fabulous Phlox; Cheery Lynn Designs B127 Tropical Flourish, B152 Miniature Rose and DL113 Exotic Butterfly Small; CC Designs Olive Branch

Punches:  Carla Crafts medium Cosmos (flower centre)

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Dusty Concord; lace and pearls from my stash; Glitter Ritz Tranparent Micro Fine Cool Highlight glitter 

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

Farewell to Alison

Hello.

Just a short posting here to show you a card I made for my sister to give to a friend of hers, Alison, who was leaving town and moving back to the eastern part of the country.

I thought this sad but adorable Tilda image was just perfect for this goodbye card.  I've coloured her with my markers.  She was also cut out and then mounted on pieces of foam tape for a more 3D effect.

This image is called Farewell Tilda from the Bon Voyage Collection 2010. 

The stamp for the full-size version is out of stock at Magnolia-licious, however the Mini Farewell Tilda is available HERE.

Other equally adorable Magnolia stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she 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 and Candibeans.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey. and other crafting tools such as Flowers, Prima Chalk Edgers, etc.  Have a look!  The site is sporting a brand new look.
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:
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #46 - Anything Goes (card must be square)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts July Challenge - Bingo (flowers, lace, sentiment)
Crafting At The Weekend Challenge #4 - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges #87 - Favorite Colour Combo (blue and green is one of my faves)
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter Challenge #168 - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #188 - Anything Goes
Milk Coffee - 2 or More Die Cuts Challenge (see list below)
Come and Get It Challenge - Use A Die
Digi Design Challenge - Lace and Pearls

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

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Chatterbox Sky Lilac and Sky Rodeo Paisley; Art Impressions Pool Plaid

Dies:  Spellbinders Exclusives for Scrappy Land; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms; Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves

Punches:  EK Success medium Retro Flower; Punch Bunch Large Impatients   

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Stormy Sky and Aged Mahogany; lace and pearls from my stash

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