A Happy Easter Happy Spring Sliderbox

Hello.

I found a Sliderbox tutorial HERE and I thought it's a perfect project to make for Easter--a gift box filled with Easter eggs.

I've filled my box with yummy Lindt Chocolate easter eggs.

The special feature of a slider box is when you pull open the drawer, a tab slides out at the back.

Cool, eh?  I've written my sentiments on the sliding tab.

This delightful Bebunny stamp from Crafter's Companion is perfect for any Easter card/project.

The bunny is called Sweet As A Rose and is available from Magnolia-licious.
Check out the rest of the Bebunny collection HERE.

Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store, also carries--beside Magnolia stamps of course--stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Candibeans.
Check out also the cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey, Wild Rose Studio just to name a few.  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 project:
Alphabet Challenge - C is for Cute and Cuddly
Craft for the Craic March Challenge - Bingo (flowers, sentiment, image)
Stempelsonne Challenge #137 - Anything Goes
Crafting for All Seasons Challenge #98 - Pastel Hues
Creative Card Crew Challenge #83 - Easter Critters
Creative Fingers Challenge #73 - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Week 13 - Use a Die
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Easter
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #130 - Easter
Papertake Weekly - A Cut Above

That's it for me.  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 Habitat and Botanica Noel paper pads; Pink Paislee Noel paper pad; 

Dies:  Go Kreate XXL Frames Frilly #1; Spellbinders Petite Ovals and Petite Scalloped Ovals; Cheery Lynn Designs B435 Tea Rose Small 

Punches:  Nellie Snellen Floral Punch FLP031 Rose Leaf Jumbo 

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Worn Lipstick; pearls and wooden plug from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias; coloured pencils to help with the shading

- inside ears:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla, cool grey-3T
- roses:  dusky rose, budding rose, pale pink
- leaves:  marsh green, apple cider, meadow green
- yellow flowers:  mustard, buttercup
- white shadings:  cool greys 1-T to 4-T, warm grey 5-T
- ground:  caramel, sandstone, warm grey 5-T
- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T 

Perpetual Calendar Blocks Tutorial

Here's how to make a Perpetual Calendar Blocks similar to the one I made below and posted a while back HERE.

These are the separate pieces that make up the calendar.

The paper I used is a heavy-weight paper, Strathmore 300 Series Bristol 100lb. (270 g/m²).

Here are the templates I've drawn showing the measurements that I used (sorry, I don't have them in centimetres too):

BLOCKS or CUBES - for the dates
These are 2" blocks.  Create 2 of them.  One block is for the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The other block is for the numbers 0, 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8.  The number 6 also serves as the number 9.

Printable Template in PDF - 2-Inch Block/Cube

Cut, score and fold as per template.

Apply adhesive to the 1/2-inch flaps and adhere to create your block.

4-SIDED BARS - for the months
Create 3 of these 4-sided bars giving you 12 sides for the 12 months of the year.

Printable template in PDF - 4-Sided Bar

Cut, score and fold as per template.  Apply adhesive to the 1/2-inch flap and the side flaps.  Adhere to create a 4-side bar as shown.

DISPLAY CASE

Printable template in PDF - Display Case

Cut, score and fold as per template.

Adhere the two side top flaps to the back of the centre panel as shown.

Optional:  Round the corners as shown--I used a Martha Stewart Corner Rounder punch.

BOTTOM AND BACK PLATFORMS FOR THE DISPLAY CASE
These are required so the blocks and bars can be displayed at an upward tilted angle.

Printable template in PDF - Bottom and Back Platforms for Display Case

Cut, score, fold as per template and adhere as shown.

bottom platform

back platform

You now have all the pieces made up for your calendar--still undecorated though.  At this point, decorate the pieces with your designer/patterned papers, numbers, months, etc. as desired--I won't be decorating my pieces here...hee hee.

This is just to show you where all the pieces will fit AFTER you've decorated your pieces.

The back platform will go here.  Adhere in place.

The bottom platform will go here.  Adhere in place.

The three 4-sided bars with the months on them are to be placed on top of the bottom platform.
The two blocks/cubes with the dates on them are to be placed on top of the bars.

And there you have it!  Happy crafting!

Hoppy Easter - Magnolia-licious 'Pink, Pearls and Ribbons'

Hello.

We're got a new challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  The new theme is 'Pink, Pearls and Ribbons.'  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 the other DT gals have created to inspire you to play along with us.

Since Easter is just around the corner, I've made this Easter card.

Close-ups of the images I'm featuring.

- Tilda With Inez the Bunny from the Animals of the Year Collection 2014

- Tilda With Egg and Chicken from the  Little Easter 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, 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, Saturated Canary and Candibeans.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey, Wild 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:
Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #177 - Anything Goes (used B435 Tea Rose small and LD113 Exotic Butterfly Small dies)
Aud Sentiments Challenge 127 -  Use a Two Word Sentiment
Craft Your Passion Challenge #253 - Always Anything Goes
Totally Tilda and Friends Challenge #116 - Easter
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #6 - Anything Goes
Magnolia Mania Challenge #108 - Butterflies
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia Challenge #114 - Butterflies
Creatalicious Challenge #73 - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #100 - Celebration
The Shabby Tea Room Week #248 - Beautiful Blooms

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:  BasicGrey Sultry Uptown, Euphoria Bless and Elysian

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Twelve; Marianne Design Creatables LR0151 Garden Branch; Cheery Lynn Designs B435 Tea Rose Small and LD113 Exotic Butterfly Small

Punches:  Martha Stewart Rose Leaf; Nellie Snellen Floral Punch Large Rose Leaves

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Worn Lipstick; ribbons 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):  cocoa, raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, Polychromos brown ochre and burnt ochre, and black coloured pencils 
- hair (2nd Tilda) and boots:  burnt sienna, caramel, sandstone, black coloured pencil
- pink shades:  antique pink, 1767-T, 176-T, 182-T
- blue shades:  299-T, 298-T, cool aqua 
- bunny:  sandstone, vanilla, ivory
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

Just Sitting Here - Magnolia-licious "W"ednesday Post #66

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 the ever so talented Tamara to participate in this week's "W"ednesday Post.

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

I've inserted two tags that I've placed the sentiments on.

I'm featuring an image designed by Krista Smith of Saturated Canary...

and she is called Krafty Kate.

The stamp for this image is available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store.  You can see what other Saturated Canary images available HERE.

You may also want to check out the other stamps that Magnolia-licious carries--stamps from Magnolia Stamps of course, Wild Rose Studios, Candibeans , Wee Stamps, Crafter's Companion and a few other companies.

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...hee hee)

Challenges I am entering with this card:
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #6 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination Challenge #25 - Always Anything Goes
Creatalicious Challenge #72 - No Square or Rectangle Cards
Craft Your Passion Challenge #253 - Always Anything Goes
Sisters of Craft March Challenge - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #107 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge #71 - Always Anything Goes
My Time To Craft Challenge #283 - For a Special Lady
Allsorts Challenge Week 302 - Flowers and Pearls
Digi Choosday Challenge Week 11 - Make Anything But a Square Card

That's it for me.  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

Designer Papers:  Reminisce Tiptoe Through the Tulips; SEI Addison paper pad 

Dies:  Go Kreate XXL Square Frames Frilly #10; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Crealies Creative Flowers No 05; Spellbinders Floral Flourishes; Magnolia Doohickey Vintage Tag; PoppyStamps 1028 Delaney Butterfly

Punches:  Martha Stewart Frond Leaf

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Rusty Hinge; pearls and ribbon 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:  burnt sienna, caramel, sandstone, black coloured pencil
- green shades:  olive green, pesto, marsh green, moss, apple cider
- orange shades:  terracotta, spice, honeycomb, apricot
- dark brown:  umber, cinnamon, tan
- white shading:  warm grey T-5, cool grey T-4, cool grey T-1
- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T 

Perpetual Calendar Blocks - Magnolia-licious Blog Hop

Hello.

Today we're kicking off our Spring Blog Hop challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and we have a theme for it...'Circles, Dots, Spots and Blots'.  You can get complete details of the challenge, the prizes to be won and how you join in the fun at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. 

If you're already taking part in the Blog Hop and have arrived here from Chris' blog, then you're on the right track.  If you didn't come from her blog then you may want to start at the beginning. Here's a list of the participating DT gals in blog hop order:

Jane

Tamara

Barb

Suzi

Karen S.

Karen G.

Chris

Norma (that's me)

Katie

Julie

Moving on...here's what I've created for the blog hop...this set of perpetual calendar blocks.

The entire setup consists of the following pieces:

- two cubes with different numbers on them that you can arrange to display the daily dates from 01 to 31 (one cube has the number 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, the other cube has 0, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8)
- three 4-sided bars so you get 12 sides with each side displaying one of the 12 months of the year
- the display case itself

Edited:  Tutorial for this can be found HERE.

The two Magnolia images being featured are:

- Virgo Tilda from the Zodiac Collection 2014
- Tilda With Flowing Hair from the Hoppy Easter and Spring Collection 2010

I'm also featuring the Impression Obsession die called Leafy Wreath which is currently on sale at a huge 40% off at Magnolia-licious.

Both the above 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, Saturated Canary and Candibeans. along with cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey, Wild 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.

I hope you can play along with us in our challenge blog hop.  There are 2 ways to win:

1.  All the comments are counted and a random winner will be chosen.
- comments on all the DT gals' posts (yes, that includes this one...tee hee)
- comments at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog
- 'like' us on our Magnolia-licious Facebook Fan Page

2.  Enter a project (NO cards) and a random winner will be chosen.  This person will receive a hand-made card by one of the Magnolia-licious Designers.

Challenges for this project:
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia Challenge #113 - Favorite Embellishments (handmade flowers and pearls)
Fairytale Stampers Challenge #52 - Anything Goes
The Shabby Tea Room Week #247 - Pop of Pink
Not Just Cards Challenge #14 - Always Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #50 - Always Anything Goes
Sisters of Craft March Challenge - Anything Goes
Scrapy Land Challenge #13 - Anything Goes (using dies from Cheery Lynn Designs, Impression Obsession, Memory Box, Spelbinders)
Crafting By Designs March Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge #1 - Anything Goes
Creative Corner Challenges - Nature Inspired
Craft My Life February/March Challenge - All Crafts

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

Now for your next stop, hop over and visit the super talented...

Katie

to see what she has to share with you.

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  DCWV Berry Street Farmer's Market paper pad; DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Girl paper pad

Dies:  Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Memory Box 98437 Large Classic Number Set, 98312 Fancy Blossoms and 98316 Cherry Blossom (for flower centres); Impression Obsessions DIE090 Leafy Wreath; Cheery Lynn Designs B126 Grass Border; Spellbinders Rose Creations (for big flowers); Crealies Creative Flowers No. 02 (for red flowers); CC Design Leafy Branch  

Punches:   Martha Stewart Corner Rounder and Cosmos flower (for carnations); Recollections mini Daisy; Nellie Snellen Floral Punch Extra Large Leaf and Large Rose Leaves; Carla Crafts small Cosmos (for flower centres) 

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain; 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):  cocoa, mustard, pastel yellow, black coloured pencil
- hair (2nd Tilda) and shoes:  burnt sienna, caramel, sandstone, black coloured pencil
- pink shades:  702-T, antique pink, 701-T, baby pink
- red shades:  burgundy, 1797-T, berry red, antique pink, Polychromos dark red
- green shades:  pine, forest green, apple cider
- white 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