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 

To Have A Good Friend... - "W"ednesday Posts #20

Hello.

Today is Wednesday and so it's time for another "W"ednesday Post at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog where the DT gals take turns featuring Wee Stamps or Wild Rose Studio images on our cards/projects.  Suzi, Jane and I are participating in today's posting.

And so...this is my card.

For the shape of the card, I made my own template.  I searched for a picture of a scallop shell on the internet and then blew it up to the size I wanted--the width is just about under 6 inches. 
I chose a circle to cut around the image, a round shape--it's suppose to represent the pearl in an oyster.  Get it?  Yes, yes, I know that's not the shape of an oyster shell but a scallop shell instead.  Artistic license, you know...tee hee.  

I made this into an easel card. 

Oh by the way, those aren't flowers.  They're sea anemones--at least they're supposed to be...tee hee.  

This adorable image I am featuring is by Sylvia Zet from Wee Stamps...

and she is called Goldie and can be found at the Magnolia-licious on-line store HERE.

Check out the rest of the Wee Stamps Collection HERE.

Of course you can also find Magnolia stamps there--both full size and minis--as well as stamps from  Wild Rose Studios, Penny Black and Candibeans.   Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies.  Have look at the *new* exquisite dies from Memory Box and PoppyStamps.  Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and what's more, you get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.  Cool!

Challenges for this card:
Sketchy Colors Challenge #195 - Green, blue and white
Deep Ocean Challenge #70 - Fantasy
Creative Fingers Challenge #21- Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations Challenge #76 - Anything Goes/Animals
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #5 - Anything Goes/Fancy Folds
Craftin Desert Diva's - Shaped Cards Linky Party
Created With Love Challenges - CWLC 74 Anything Goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge #61 - Cute January Blues
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Recipe: 1 image, 2 patterned papers, 3 different embellishments
Craft Room Challenge - Age of Aquarius

Thanks for dropping 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:  From me+my BIG ideas Modern Milan paper pad; from DCWV Baby Boy Stack paper pad  

Dies:  Spellbinders Standard Circles; Crealies Creative Flowers No. 19 ; Memory Box 98634 Gwyneth Flourish; Go Kreate Small Frames Frilly Square #10

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Broken China; Blue Moon charms; pearls and sea shells from my stash 

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

Always In My Thoughts - FFFC #106 Vintage

Hello.  Happy Friday!  Woo-hoo...weekend coming up!

And so...it's time for a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  It's our Challenge #106 and the new theme is 'Vintage' being hosted by the lovely May.  We're being sponsored by Live and Love Crafts.  You can find complete details of the challenge, the prize and how you can join in the fun at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  Don't forget to check out also the fabulous cards that my DT teammates have created.

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

 

The sentiment 'Always in my thoughts' was a digital freebie from Create With TLC.  Thanks Paulette!

 

I was searching for an image to colour that would fit the 'vintage' theme of the challenge.  I don't have too many in my stash, but I thought this one would do.  In any case isn't she adorable? 

 

This digital image is of Alisa With Roses designed by Mo Manning and it is available from Mo's Digital Pencil.

Challenges I'm entering with this card:
Bronte and Bella's Challenge #218 - Layers
Paper Crafting Journey - Vintage/Distressed/Shabby Chic
Creative Craft Challenges2 - Challenge #1 New (new digi image)
Cards Galore Encore Challenge #1- Anything Goes
Heck of a Challenge for January - New (new digi image)
Sparkles Monthly Challenges #52 - Show us your new stash (new digi image)
Addicted To Stamps Challenge #74 - Flowers
Divas By Design - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge #98 - Any Sentiment
Passion for Promarkers Challenge #231 - Ribbon, Lace or Twine

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  I really do appreciate your visit.  Enjoy your day and have a fabulous weekend!

Materials and Tools Used: 

Designer Papers:  K+Company Ancestry Teal Floral + Letter Flat Paper; Recollections Black + Tan Paisley

Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Ovals; Crealies Creative Flowers No. 06; Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves; Memory Black 98265 Vivienne Butterfly 

Punches:  Carla Crafts Small Cosmos (for the flower centres)

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain; Colluzle Oval template; Tim Holtz distressing tool; pearls from my stash 

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias; Prismacolor Verithin Black pencil 

Celebrate...it's your day! - Magnolia-licious 'Celebrations'

Hello!

We're midway into our current challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  The challenge theme is 'Celebrations'.  It's Team B's turn to post our inspirational cards/projects, so hop over to the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog to see what my DT teammates have created and also to get the details for the challenge and how you can join in the fun.

Here's my DT card for the challenge...

But just wait for a sec...this is only the view of the card front, when the card is all folded up.  This is actually a tri-shutter card.

I altered the measurements of the original tri-fold shutter card and made another version of the card.

This gives me not quite a full panel for the card front but still a bigger front panel than the original tri-shutter card. 

Here are a few new Magnolia stamps that I finally got around to colouring.  And I've coloured these images with markers.   

- Elephant Show Tilda from the Little Moscow Collection 2013
- Miss Dorothy (the elephant) from the Little Moscow Collection 2013

- Tilda in Evening Dress from the Little Moscow Collection 2013

The stamps for these images 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.  Have look at the *new* exquisite dies from Memory Box and PoppyStamps.
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!

Here's one of the dies that you can get from Magnolia-licious:

for the purple flowers, I used these dies...

Memory Box 98511 Fabulous Phlox

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

And if you want a printout of the template:
Tri-Fold Shutter Card (another version) template - in PDF

Challenges for this card:
A Little Bit Crafty January Challenge - Celebrate!
Totally Tilda Challenge #88 - Masking
Heck of A Challenge for January - New (new stamps from Magnolia)
Deep Ocean Challenge #69 - Birthday
Sparkles Monthly Challenge #52 - Show us your new stash (new stamps from Magnolia)
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Birthdays
Creative Craft Challenges2 Challenge #1 - New (new stamps from Magnolia)
Stampin' for the Weekend - Happy Birthday
Creative Fingers Challenge 20 - Anything Goes

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:  Chatter Box Light Parlor Stripe; unknown yellow DP from DeSerres Art Store
Dies:  Spellbinders Standard Circles and Petite Ovals; Memory Box 98511 Fabulous Phlox, Memory Box 98222 Fauntleroy Crest; Impression Obsession DIE042 Spiral Flowers
Punches:  Nellie Snellen Floral Punch FLP031 Large Rose Leaves
Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain, Dusty Concord and Wild Honey; pearls from my stash
Colouring Medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promakers and Pantone Trias

A Happy Birthday Twisted Easel Card

Hello.  Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  

Here's the latest card that I've completed and it's a birthday card...

which can be put on display as a twisted easel card.

I'm featuring this adorable Magnolia image their Once Upon A Time Collection 2013

- Tilda Longstocking--she's just so cute!

The stamp for this image is 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, Penny Black and Candibeans.  Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies.  Have look at the *new* exquisite dies from Memory Box and PoppyStamps.
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and what's more, you get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.  How cool is that!

Challenges for this card:
My Time to Craft Challenge #230 - Easel Cards
Creative Fingers Challenge #19 - Anything Goes
Card Makin' Mamas CMM78 - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz Challenge #1 - Birthdays
Divas By Design - Let's Celebrate!
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #77 - Make Your Mark! (markers used)
A Little Bit Crafty January Challenge - Celebrate
Cards Galore Encore Challenge #1 - Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - C for Colourful
Challenges 4 Everybody January - Anything Goes

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  I really appreciate your visit.  Have a wonderful week!



Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated 

Designer Papers:  K&Company Jubilee Pink & Teal Collage; Recollections Aqua Screen; 

Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Circles and Fancy Tags Three; Go Kreate Frames Frilly Rectangular #10 and Frilly Square #10; Crealies Creative Flowers No. 18 and Creative Shapes No. 16; Joy! Crafts Four-Petal Flowers 6002/0068; Impression Obsession DIE042 Spiral Flowers; Marianne Designs Creatables LR0249 Tiny Flower 2 

Punches: Nellie Snellen Floral Punch Extra Large Leaf FLP011; Carla Crafts small Cosmos

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

Colouring Medium:  Alcohol ink markers - Letraset Promarkers and Pantone Trias