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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

April Showers Bring May Flowers - Magnolia-licious 'Bingo'

Hello.

We're kicking off a new challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and it's a 'Bingo' Challenge.  To get complete details of the challenge and how you can join in the fun, visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  Also have a look at what my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.

I know the calendar says it's still winter, but we've been having higher-than-normal temperatures here that it feel like spring, so my card has a spring theme.

I've made another Peek-A-Boo card, but this time I've made a Double Peek-A-Boo card.  



Instead of just the one window, I've created two windows.



A really short video to show how the card works.


(Peek-A-Boo Card Tutorial HERE, if you're interested, but of course use two dies instead of just one to create the two windows.)

Hope you can join our challenge.  Here's the Bingo board...

You know how this works.  Choose any three items in a row--horizontally, vertically or diagonally--and include them on your card/project.  For my card, I've chosen to go with the middle horizontal row of Lace, Diecuts and Flowers.

Close-ups of the Magnolia images I'm featuring:


- Drip Drop Tilda is a Special Stamp from Sweden edition


- For You Tilda is from the Lost and Found Collection 2013
I meant to have Tilda's jumper in green and her blouse in yellow, but I made a mistake in starting to colour her blouse in green and by the time I realized it, it was too late...sigh.  And I didn't want to start over...oh well.

The stamps for both of these images and other 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, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she will be happy to bring it in for you.
Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Candybeans and Saturated Canary.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory BoxPoppyStampsMagnolia DoohickeyWild Rose Studio.  Have a look!
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and you also get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.


Come and join our challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and you will have a chance to win a Special Surprise from the Magnolia-licious store when you follow the rules and theme of our challenge.


For your chance to win a "Leave A Comment" Surprise Package Prize from Magnolia-licious, there is a weekly random draw.  All you have to do is leave a comment--the more you comment the greater your chances.
- comment on any or all the postings on the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog
- comments on related postings on the DT gals' blogs for that week


Challenges for this card:
Noor! Design Challenge #3 - Spring (dies used: 6002/0068 Square Flowers, 6002/0263 Flourish Branch 1)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts February Challenge - For the Girls
Crafty Calendar February Challenge - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge #125 - Use a Spring or Easter Sentiment
Simply Create Too Challenge #79 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge #68 - Always Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - D is for Die Cuts
Lovely hAnglar or sweet Magnolia Challenge #112 - Pearls and Lace
Simply Magnolia Challenges - CAS or Fully Loaded (fully loaded)
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #233 - 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:  Hot Off the Press Joy's Vintage Papers
Dies:  Spellbinders Petite Oval, Petite Scallopped Ovals; Noor! Design/Joy! Crafts 6002/0068 Square Flowers (yellow flowers), 6002/0263 Flourish Branch 1; Memory Box 98222 Fauntleroy Crest and 98316 Cherry Blossom (flower centres); Tim Holtz Tattered Flower Garland (small flowers)
Punches:  Michaels Mini Sun (flower centres)
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Wild Honey and Victorian Velvet; lace and pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias; Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair (1st Tilda):  raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, black colured pencil 
- hair (2nd Tilda) and boots:  burnt sienna, caramel, sandstone, black coloured pencil
- green shades:  holly, Touch 52, soft green 
- yellow shades:  Touch 44, Touch 31, 141-T, 121-T, 1205-T 
- pink shades:  693-T, 692-T
- umbrella handle:  black, cool grey 5, cool grey 4, cool grey 3
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T
- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Happy Birthday

Hello.

Just a short post here to share a birthday card that I made a while back but forgot to post.



I like this pink and green colour combo.  And to me brown goes with just about everything...hee hee--love that colour!

I'm featuring this adorable image from Magnolia Stamps...


- I Am In Love Tilda from the With Love Collection 2013

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 StampsWild Rose StudiosSaturated Canary and Candibeans.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory BoxPoppyStampsMagnolia DoohickeyWild Rose Studio.  Have a look!
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and you also get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.


Challenges for this card:
Sweet Stampin' - Spring Flowers
Cute Card Thursday Challenge# 361 - Floral Delight
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge #73 - ATG w/twist use a die on your card
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge - Rubber stamps only
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #4 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination Challenge #21 - Anything Goes
Inspired By Stamping IBSIC #91 - Color Combination
613 Avenue Create Challenge #112 - Anything Goes w/optional twist Birthday
Come and Get It Challenges - Lots of Layers
Crafting for the Craic February Challenge - Birthday or Anniversary
Crafty Catz Challenge #267 - For A Special Lady
Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenge #41 - Favorite Colour Combo
Sister Act Card Challenge #94 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!


Materials and Tools Used:
Sentiments:  Computer generated
Designer Papers:  Recollections Floral Garden paper pad
Dies:  Spellbinders Classic Ovals; Joy! Crafts 6002/0263 Flourish Branch 1
Punches:  Martha Stewart Deco Fan Edger; Marvy Uchida Large, Medium and Small Daisies
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Worn Lipstick; ribbon and pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone TriasShin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair:  burnt sienna, caramel, sandstone, black coloured pencil
- pink shades:  694-T, 693-T, 692-T
- dark brown tights:  Touch BR98, Touch BR99, cinnamon, tan

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Loving Birthday Wishes - Magnolia-licious 'Hearts and Flowers'

Hello.

Today we're starting a new challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  The new theme is 'Hearts and Flowers.'  For complete details of the challenge and how you can join in the fun, visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog site.  Don't forget to check out what my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.

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



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


Close-ups of the two adorable Tilda's being featured:


Poppy Tilda is a Special Stamp from Sweden edition


Both of these 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, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she will be happy to bring it in for you.
Check out also the stamps from Wee StampsWild Rose StudiosSaturated Canary and Candibeans.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory BoxPoppyStampsMagnolia DoohickeyWild Rose Studio.  Have a look!
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and you also get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.


Come and join our challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and you will have a chance to win a Special Surprise from the Magnolia-licious store when you follow the rules and theme of our challenge.


For your chance to win a "Leave A Comment" Surprise Package Prize from Magnolia-licious, there is a weekly random draw.  All you have to do is leave a comment--the more you comment the greater your chances.
- comment on any or all the postings on the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog
- comments on related postings on the DT gals' blogs for that week

Challenges for this card:
Penny Black and More February Challenge - Anything Goes except a digi
Polkadoodles Challenge Week 5 - Flower Power
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia Challenge #111 - Love or Hearts
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #3 - Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #245 - Hearts and/or Flowers
Fitztown Challenge #68 February - Have A Heart
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge #102 - Birthday Cards
Eureka Stamps Challenge #127- All is Love
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Use a punch or die cut
Scrapy Land Challenge #11 - Anything Goes (used dies from Spellbinders, Memory Box, Wild Rose Studio--see list below)


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 Lotus paper pad
Dies:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals, Petite Scallopped Ovals, Classic Bracket and Classic Edges Two Edgeabilities, Die D-Lites Blooms Two; Joy! Crafts 6002/0068 Square Flowers; Memory Box 98282 Cherish Border and 98318 Meadow Dragonfly; Wild Rose Studio Leafy Branch
Punches:  EK Success Circle punch; Carla Crafts Small Cosmos; Nellie Snellen Floral Punches Extra Large Leaf 
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Rusty Hinge and Spiced Marmalade; pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair (1st Tilda) - raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, black coloured pencil
- hair (2nd Tilda) and boots:  burnt sienna, caramel, sandstone, black coloured pencil
- orange shades:  terra cotta, spice, ginger, apricot, starfish
- teal shades:  peacock green, 563-T, 337-T, 331-T, pastel green
- apron:  pastel yellow, vanilla
- blouse and flower centre :  mustard, pastel yellow, buttercup
- shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T, black coloured pencil
- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

Friday, February 06, 2015

For Someone So Very Special - FFFC #132 'It's All About Love'

Hello.  Happy Friday!

We're kicking of a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  The lovely Ivonne is our hostess for this challenge and her theme is 'It's All About Love' which is perfect as Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  We have another new sponsor and it's Magnolia-licious...yay.  To get complete details on the challenge, the prize being offered and how you can join in the fun, visit the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog.  Check out also the fabulous cards that my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.

My card is this Peek-A-Boo card.





If you haven't seen a Peek-A-Boo Card in action, this is how it works.


Peek-A-Boo Card Tutorial HERE, if you're interested.

Close-ups of the adorable Magnolia Stamps images...


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



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

Magnolia stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store.  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, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she will be happy to bring it in for you.
Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose StudiosCandibeans and Saturated Canary.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory BoxPoppyStampsMagnolia DoohickeyWild Rose Studio.
You get discounted prices, excellent customer service and there's also a customer-appreciation program where you receive 2% in-store credit for your future purchases.  Cool!


Challenges for this card:
Simply Create Too Challenge #78 - Happy Valentine's Day (or Use Hearts)
Dies R Us Challenge #19 - Dies (see below for list of dies)
A Gem of A Challenge #137 - Lots of Layers
Digi Designs Challenge - Include a Heart(s)
Crafting Your Passion Challenge #247 - Always Anything Goes
Live and Love Crafts Challenge #32 - Heart(s)
Creative Knockouts Challenge #75 - Hearts A Flutter
Little Red Wagon Challenge #275 - Peek A Boo
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #359 - Crazy In Love
Crafty Sentments Designs Challenge - Include A Heart

That's it for me.  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:  SEI Chocolat Mon Coeur
Dies:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals, Labels Twenty-Eight and Parisian Accents; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Elizabeth Craft Designs 730 Curvy Leaves; Marianne Design Creatables Swirls LR0116 
Punches:  EK Success Medium Retro Flower, EK Success Scroll + Hearts Edger
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Victorian Velvet; pearls from my stash
Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers, Flexmarkers and Pantone Trias; coloured pencils (sorry, no colour list for this as I was too busy with the tutorial to jot down the colours) 

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Sweet Love - Magnolia-licious "W"ednesday Post #62

Hello!  Happy Wednesday!

It's time for another "W"ednesday Post at the Magnolia-licious Challenge.  Wednesdays are when the DT gals take turns showcasing the other stamps (besides Magnolia stamps) that Magnolia-licious on-line store carries.  Today I'm partnering up with Suzi to participate in this week's "W"ednesday Post.

Here's the card I've created...



A close-up of the sweet image from Saturated Canary, designed by Krista Smith, that I'm featuring...


and she's called Canary Love.  Used my markers to colour--colours listed below.

The stamp for this image is available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store.  See the rest of the Saturated Canary Stamps collection HERE.

Check out also the other stamps that Magnolia-licious carries--stamps from Magnolia Stamps of course, Wild Rose StudiosCandibeans and Wee Stamps.
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and there's also a customer reward program where you earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.


For your chance to win a "Leave A Comment" Surprise Package Prize from Magnolia-licious, there is a weekly random draw.  All you have to do is leave a comment--the more you comment the greater your chances.
- comment on any or all the postings on the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog
- comments on related postings on the DT gals' blogs for that week (yes, including this one...tee hee)


Challenges I am entering with this card:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #124 - Valentine or Love Sentiment
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Love
Polkadoodles Challenge Week 5 - Flower Power
Sister Act Card Challenge #91 - Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Lots of Layers
Just Add Ink Challenge #248 - Just Add A Colour Combo
Come and Get It Challenges - Texture
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #79 - Lots of Layers
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #137 - Anything Goes

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


Materials and Tools Used
Sentiments: Computer generated
Designer Papers:  Recollections Floral Garden paper pad; Provo Craft Stone Washed Denim-Wavy Plaid  
Dies:  Spellbinders Label Thirty-Six; La-La Land Crafts 8017 Water Lily; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms; Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles
Punches:  EK Success Hearts and Scrolls Edger; Punch Bunch Large Cosmos; EK Success Small Leaf
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Weathered Wood, Faded Jeans and Victorian Velvet; ribbon and pearls from my stash 

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair and boots:  burnt sienna, caramel, sandstone, black coloured pencil
- blue shades:  twilight sky, polar blue, denim blue, pastel blue
- pink shades:  694-T, 693-T, 692-T
- beige shades:  sandstone; champagne, satin
- leaf:  marsh green, apple cider
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T
- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T