Happy Mail - Magnolia-licious 'Green, Gold or Pink'

Hello.

We're midway in our 'Green, Gold and/or Pink' Challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog--there's one more week left before the end of the challenge.

Here's the card that I've created for the challenge colour theme.

and inside the card.

I hope you'll join our challenge.  The design team has more creations to inspire you to play along with us--check them out HERE.  There's also a prize of a $20 Gift Certificate from Magnolia-licious.

A closer look at the two Magnolia Stamps images being featured.

- Mail Tilda from the World Wide Web Collection 2015

- Loves Me Loves Me Not Tilda from the Lovely Duo Collection 2015

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'll be happy to bring it in for you.
And other-brand stamps that the store carries include Stamping Bella, Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Crafter's Companion.

Challenges for this card:
Artistic Inspirations Challenge #151 - Anything Goes
Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party Week 1 - Lots of layers
Crafting With Friends Challenge #15 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge #15 - Anything Goes
Create and Inspire Challenge #40 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #414 - Florals
Jade's Sparkling Butterflies Challenge #13 - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Girl February Challenge - Use Any Image
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #283 - Frame It

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:  Anna Griffin (pink); DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Girl paper pad; Provo Craft Soft Serenity--Mauve Stripe 

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Two, Petite Ovals and Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch (flowers); Memory Box 98316 Apple Blossom (flower centres) Whimsy Stamps Elegant Flourishes; Leane Creatief Multi die flower 005 (leaves)  

Punches:  Marvy Uchida Small Star (flower sepals)

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain; ribbon 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 (Tilda #1):  cocoa, raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow
- hair and shoes (Tilda #2):  black, Touch BR 102, burnt sienna, cinnamon, tan 
- pink shades:  702-T, 701-T, 1767-T, 182-T 
- green shades:  pesto, olive, 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 

- ground:  sandstone, warm grey 5-T 

Have a Fairy Beautiful Day - FFFC #158 'Bingo'

Hello.

We're starting a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  The lovely Judy is our hostess for this challenge and she has created a 'Shabby Fun Bingo' board for you to work with.  Please hop over to the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge to get complete details of the challenge.  Don't forget to check out what my teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.  This challenge is being sponsored Live and Love Crafts.

Here's what I came up with as my DT card for the challenge.

For my card, I used the 2nd row of the bingo board to work with--something old (designer papers), something new (first time colouring this digi image), lace, pearls.

Here's a closer look at the adorable image being featured.

This image is called Daphne, created by the very talented Sylvia Zet of Wee Stamps.
Check out Sylvia's other adorable images HERE and also HERE.

If you prefer rubberstamps and/or toppers, you can find the links on Sylvia's Blog.

Challenges for this card:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #149 - Cute (plus a sentiment)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts February Challenge - Things With Wings
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge #15 - Anything Goes
Create and Inspire Challenge #40 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #414 - Florals
Deep Ocean Challenge #123 - Lovely Lace
Inky Chicks Challenge #63 - Ribbon and/or Lace
Inspiration Destination Challenge #74 - Anything Goes
2 Crafty Girls Challenge #13 - Anything Goes/Buttons or Pearls
Winter Wonderland Feb26 Challenge - Must Use A Sentiment

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:  DCWV Baby Boy paper pad; me + my BIG ideas Modern Milan paper pad

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Three and Petite Ovals; Whimsy Stamps Elegant Flourishes; Memory Box 98511 Fabulous Phlox (leaf branches)  

Punches:  EK Success Medium Retro Flowers; Punch Bunch Mini Daisy; McGill Mini Daisy; Martha Stewart Rose Leaf

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Wild Honey; Scalloped Venice Lace 'Rose' from Live and Love Crafts; Glitter Ritz microfine glitter Cool Highlights; pearls and hemp cord 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 and shoes:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- blue shades:  549-T, 630-T, 5033-T, powder blue
- yellow shades:  raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, buttercup
- green shades:  grass, apple, meadow green
- wings:  cool aqua, pastel green, 263-T, 264-T 
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

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

Tri-Fold Card Template

Hello.

This is a short posting just to share with you the measurements that I used for this card I created and posted previously HERE.

I wasn't sure what to call this card, but I googled 'fancy fold cards' and found a few similar cards (with different configurations) and they call them tri-fold cards, so let's go with that name then.

Here's the tempate that I used.  I've worked out the measurements so that they will give me a 6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm) card when folded, which is my preferred card size for a square card.

(Edited - Nov. 13, 2016:  Thanks to Josette for pointing out the miscalulation in the cm measurements in my previous template.  Much appreciated.  The template has now been corrected.)

For printable PDF, click on this link: Tri-Fold Card Template 6" x 6" (15cm x 15cm) when folded 

That's it!  Happy crafting.

You Make Me Quiver - Magnolia-licious 'Anything Goes or Bingo'

Hello.

This is a midway reminder of our 'Bingo or Anything Goes' Challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  There's one more week to go before the end of the challenge.    

Here's what I've created for the challenge.

For my card I chose to work with the Bingo board's bottom horizontal row--3 pattern papers, two stamps, charms (see the Bingo board below).

The sentiment 'You make me quiver' was a freebie from TLC Creations (thanks, Paulette).  I thought it would be perfect to go with the cupid image.

I'm not sure what this type of fancy-fold card is called.  I saw someone's card that she said she made it using a silhouette cameo.  Since I don't have (can't afford...lol) that machine, I made my own template.  I played around with the measurements and settled on those that would give me 6" x 6" card when folded.

Anyway, I'm pretty happy with what I came up with.
Edited:  I've posted the template for this card. If you're interested, you can find it HERE.

I hope you'll join our challenge.  This is the Bingo board that you've been given to work with.

Please hop over to the challenge blog, HERE, to get complete details of the challenge and how you can play along with us.  Don't forget to check out what my teammates have created to inspire you. There's also a prize of a $20 Gift Certificate from Magnolia-licious.

Here's a closer look at the two Magnolia Stamps images being featured--masking techniques used to create the scene.

- Tilda With Heart Arrows from the With Love Collection 2013
- Flower Cloud, also 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, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she'll be happy to bring it in for you.
And other-brand stamps that the store carries include Stamping Bella, Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Crafter's Companion.

Challenges for this card:
ABC Challenges - B is for B...You Pick! (blue, blooms, bow (as in bow and arrows))
Come and Get It Challenges - Love Is In The Air
Craft Your Passion Challenge #299 - Always Anything Goes
Crafting When We Can Challenge #112 - Add Hearts
Glitter 'N' Sparkle Challenge #175 - Love Is In The Air
Inky Chicks Challenge #62 - Love (letters) and/or Hearts
Lovely hAnglar or sweet Magnolia Challenge #130 - Use a Heart
Open-Minded Crafting Monthly Challenge #2 - Love/Valentine
The Corrosive Challenge #2 - Love Love Love
Where The Heart Is Challenge #6 - Love

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:  Freebie from TLC Creations

Designer Papers:  SEI Winter Song paper pad

Dies:  Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Spellbinders Petite Ovals; Whimsy Stamps Large Leafy Flourish; Joy! Crafts 6002/0068 Square Flowers; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms  

Punches:  Martha Stewart Rose Leaf; Fiskars Celestial 3-in-1 corner punch; Michaels mini Sun 

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Weathered Wood and Bundled Sage; heart charm, pearls and hemp cords from my stash; bow and arrow charm from Live and Love Crafts 

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 and boots:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- blue shades:  twilight sky, denim blue, peacock green, 563-T, 5503-T, 317-T 
- red shades:  berry red, red, cocktail pink
- bow:  Touch BR102, cinnamon, tan 
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

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

With Love

Hello.

Just a short posting here to share with you my latest card.  With Valentine's Day just a few days away, here's a love-themed card.

A closer look at the image being featured--it's a digital stamp from A Day For Daisies.

This image is called Mailing Love, and it's available from the A Day For Daisies digital stamp shop HERE.

Challenges for this card:
CCC Digi Creations Challenge #42 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #412 - Sweet Valentines
Craft Your Passion Challenge #298 - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Challenge #311 - Use Red as your Main Colour
Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Week #6 - All You Need is Love
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #131 - Anything Goes
Sketch Saturday Week #398 - Sketch #398
The Paper Shelter Challenge #235 - Be My Valentine
Where The Heart Is Challenge #6 - Love
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Have A Heart

That's it for me for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Have a wonderful day and enjoy your weekend!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Basic Grey Hello Luscious Raspberry Syrup; My Mind's Eye Irreistible Love in Bloom

Dies:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals and Floral Flourishes; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms 

Punches: Nellie's Choice Floral Punch FLP031 Large Rose Leaves  

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Worn Lipstick; lace, fun fur yarn 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, shoes and post:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone 
- red shades:  poppy, heatwave, sunset, cocktail pink
- grass: pine, forest green, olive green, apple cider  
- mail box:  cool greys 3 - 5
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

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

I Love You This Much - Magnolia-licious 'Love and/or Hearts'

Hello.

We're midway in our 'Love and/or Hearts' Challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog--there's another week left for you to join the challenge.

Here's what I came up with as my DT card/project.  This first picture is the view from the top.

It's a two-drawer gift box.

I've created this gift box by first making two matchbox-type drawers, gluing them side by side, then sandwiching them between two platforms.  After that, I decorated it with layers of cardstock and patterned papers...and then added the rest.

On top of the box, I've added a mini heart-shaped easel card.

I've filled the drawers with Merci chocolate bars...yummy.

I hope you'll play along with our challenge.  The design team has created more cards to inspire you.  Check out what my teammates have to share with you HERE.  There's a prize of a $20 Gift Certificate from Magnolia-licious.

Here's a closer look at the Magnolia Stamps image I'm featuring.

- Tiptoe Tilda from Animals of the Year Collection 2014

This stamp 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'll be happy to bring it in for you.

And other-brand stamps that the store carries include Stamping Bella, Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Crafter's Companion.

Challenges I'm entering with this gift box:
A Gem of A Challenge #161 - In the Pink
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #119 - Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #348 - Love/Valentine/Anniversary
Creatalicious Challenge #84 - Love is in the Air
Cut It Up Challenge #88 - Love is in the Air
Digi Choosday Week 4 - In Bloom
Jo's Scrap Shack Fun-Day Friday Challenge - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #130 - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 4 - Love and Romance
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Valentine

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 Floral Garden paper pad

Dies:  Spellbinder Labels Twenty-Five; Magnolia Doohickey Doily Flowers; Marianne Design Square Flowers; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms; Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves; Elizabeth Craft Designs 730 Curvy Leaves

Punches:  Martha Stewart Loops Heart Punch Around The Page; EK Success medium Retro Flower

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose and Victorian Velvet; pearls and wooden plugs 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:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone 
- pink shades:  dusky rose, antique pink, cocktail pink, baby pink  
- pants:  Touch BR102, cinnamon, tan
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

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

Stay Strong - FFFC #156 'Monochrome'

Hello.  Happy Friday!

We're starting a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  The lovely Nikki is our hostess for this challenge and the theme she has chosen is 'Monochrome.'  This challenge is being sponsored by a new sponsor this year, The Paper Shelter.  To get complete details on the challenge, please visit the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.

Here's a card that I've created using one of The Paper Shelter digital images.

A closer look at the image I'm featuring.

This beautiful digi is called The Huntress.

And yes, as mentioned before, it is a Paper Shelter image and you can find it HERE.  You can also see the other images in their collection HERE.

Challenges for this card:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #147 - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #96 - Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #56 - Anything Goes
Die Cut Diva's Challenge - NEW technique, die, stamp, colours (new digital stamp)
Digi Choosday Week 4 - In Bloom
Glitter 'N' Sparkle Challenge #172 - Say It With Music! (song--Stronger by Kelly Clarkson)
Inkspirational Challenge #100 - Blast from the Past (challenge 10 - shades of green)
Live and Love Crafts January Challenge - Something New (new digital stamp)
Simply Papercraft Challenge #22 - Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts Challenge #7 - Anything Goes/Elegance

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 Botanica Noel paper pad; DCVW Nana's Nursery Baby Girl paper pad; Pink Paislee Noel paper pad

Dies:  Go Kreate XXL Square Frames Frilly #3; Spellbinders Petite Ovals; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms and 98222 Fauntleroy Crest; Elizabeth Crafts 730 Dancing Leaves   

Punches:  EK Success Large Retro Flower

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Forest Moss; 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:  burnt sienna, Touch YR101, mustard, pastel yellow
- olive-green shades: Touch 42, olive green, 617-T  
- leaf-green shades:  forest green, leaf green, green shoot
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

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

Celebrate Everything - January Wednesday Challenge at Magnolia-licious

Hello.

On top of the regular fortnightly challenge that starts on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog has added a month-long challenge that starts on the 1st Wednesday of the Month--we're calling it the 'Wednesday Mini Magnolia Challenge.'  Each week's Wednesday posts at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog is dedicated to this new challenge and the design team will be showcasing the Mini Magnolia Stamps images, along with a few Stamping Bella images thrown in every now and then.

Here's the card I created for today's Wednesday post, using a Stamping Bella stamp.

A closer look at the Stamping Bella image being featured.

The name of this stamp is Tiny Townie Tiny Dancers.  It's actually a stamp set:  image and sentiment.

This stamp is available from Magnolia-licious, HERE, and you may also want to take a look at the rest of the Stamping Bella collection, HERE.

Of course you can also find Magnolia Stamps at the Magnolia-licious, both full-size and mini stamps. And more other brands the store carries include Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Crafter's Companion.

I hope you join our challenge.  There's a prize of a $20 gift certificate from Magnolia-licious.

Visit the challenge blog to get details on how you can play along with us.  Direct link to the January Wednesday Mini Magnolia Challenge HERE.

Challenges for this card:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #147 - Anything Goes
Creative Moments Challenge #85 - Anything Goes (optional Let It Snow)
Inkspirational Challenge #100 - Blast From the Past (challenge 87 - anything goes with kraft)
Inky Chicks Challenge #60 - Anything Goes
Penny Black and More January Challenge - One for the Girls
QKR Stampede Challenge #175 - I'm Feeling Blue
Southern Girls - Anything Goes
Sweet Stamps January Challenge - Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Something New (new rubberstamps - image and sentiment)
Wonderful Wednesday - 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 week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Designer Papers:  DCWV Linen Closet stack; Recollections Floral Garden paper pad

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Thirty-Six, Petite Ovals and Foliage; Sizzix Tim Holtz Tattered Flower Garland; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms and 98936 Curled Ribbons; Joy! Crafts 6002/0263 Flourish Branch 1

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Weathered Wood and Gathered Twigs; 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 #1:  cocoa, Touch BR101, mustard, pastel yellow
- hair #2:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- hair #3:  walnut, terracotta, spice, apricot
- blue shades:  twilight, polar blue, april shower
- brown shades:   
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

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