Thursday, June 20, 2013

Ice Cream Parlour - Summer Fun Blog Hop

Hello. 

Woo-hoo..it's a Blog Hop event at the Magnolia-licious and Wee Stamps Challenge Blog.  The theme is...Summer Fun!  Complete details of the blog hop can be found at the Challenge Blog.

If you're already doing the Blog Hop and have arrived here from Katie's blog then you are on the right track. If not, then you may want to start at the beginning. Here is the blog hop order:
Norma (you are here)
Suzanne
Cabio
Sheri
Eulanda

Just a mention here that if you leave comments along the way (in Blog-Hop participants' blogs including the Challenge Blog itself) they will be entered into a draw for a Surprise Package Prize from Magnolia-licious. 

Okay, moving on...here is my Summer Fun project...


I spent more time on this project than I had planned to--I got a bit too ambitious...LOL.  But it was fun just the same.
This was like constructing a mini doll house.  I didn't have plans/templates for any of the ice-cream-parlour items.  I googled 'ice cream parlour' on the internet and looked at the images and then made things up as I go along.  A lot of trials and errors and discarded items...LOL.  Except for the glass cover of the ice cream cooler--I used acetate sheet--everything is made of paper:  chipboard, cardstocks, designer papers, lollipop sticks.

The colouring of the images was done with my alcohol ink markers--Letraset Promarkers and Pantone Trias.

Here's a list of the Magnolia images I've used:


- Tilda with Ice Cream from the Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
- Tilda with Love Potion (altered) from the With Love Collection 2013
- Tilda with Prince Froggy (altered) from the Once Upon A Time Collection 2013
 
Maggie, you can't come in here!  Shoo, shoo...

- Tilda with Big Cup of Ice Cream from the With Love Collection 2013
- Mini Magnolia with Butterfly from the Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011 (Magnolia is the name of the little dog--I left out the butterfly) 


- Strawberry Ice Cream from the Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
The 'Ice Cream Parlour' sign was computer generated.

Diana's on-line store Magnolia-licious, carries a large selection of both the full size and mini stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, contact Diana and ask her if she can bring it in for you. 
Prices are discounted.  Along with excellent customer service, you get to earn 2% in-store credit of every order, to be applied to future purchases.  How cool is that!
 
Challenges for this project:
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenges - LRSBC57 Summer Theme
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Something Sweet
A Little Bit Crafty - Something Sweet
Deep Ocean Challenge #54 - Welcome Summer
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #176 - Animals
I ♥ Promarkers Challenge #173 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Hot Hot Hot (makes me think of ice cream to cool you down)
Totally Tilda Challenge #74 - Going for a Song ('Ice Cream' by Sarah McLachlan)
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Fun in the Sun
The Paper Shelter Challenge #117 - Anything but a card

That's all for me! Your next stop in this blog hop is the super-talented Ruby's blog.  I know she has a fabulous project for your eyes to feast on--that gal always does.  I've got dibbs on whatever she made...LOL.  Enjoy your day!

 
Materials and Tools Used:
Font used for the signRio Grande, free download from Dafont.com
Papers:  Chipboards; various cardstocks of various colours
DP's:  K+Company  Lavender Stripe Flat Paper; one DP from Anna Griffin and one unknown DP
Punches:  EK Success circle punches and small corner punch
Miscellaneous:  Acetate sheet from my stash; lollipop sticks from Michaels
Colouring Medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset--Promarkers and Pantone Trias

91 comments:

Mojca said...

OMG Norma this is such a gorgeous project, I can't stop looking at it! hugs! MOjca

Sarah - Crea S said...

Wow, wow, wow!!! I'm falling from the one astonishment into the other.
I think you've done a magnificent job. Wow - I just can't stop saying that, lol -
Love the details like actual icecream in the cooler, the menuboard, the barcruches, ...
Can't stop gazing at it.
Love,
http://littlecreass.blogspot.be/

Suzi Mac said...

Oh my goodness, Norma!!!! this is so
fabulous, All the amazing Tilda's for a start and then to create this wonderful parlour from scratch is phenomenal work hon. Amazing detailing.
Hugs
Suzi x

Miranda Slagboom-de Groot said...

Oh wow this is just stunning.
Hugs Miranda

mammapug said...

This is amazing. WOW comes to my mind. All that detailed work is so gorgeous. Love it. Blessings, Carol

Alli Devine said...

Wonderful Project and so much work involved. I think it is fabulous. Thanks for sharing with us at Fab N Funky this week

Alli D GD Fab n Funky

monica said...

bellooooooo

Beverley said...

Amazing card! Hugs Bev x

Tine said...

Norma, this is a truly stunning project. So much time & hard work has obviously gone into this one. Wonderful.
Tine :)

paola said...

Absolutely stunning!!! what a lot of work went into this little masterpiece, would lvoe to give something like this a try, however what to do with it once its made?
smiles
Paola

stahl said...

Какая красота! Супер! Идея восхитительна!

Inky Angel said...

Fantastic creation Norma. Totally in love with this ice cream parLourdes scene, it brings on the summer mood and I am craving for some ice cream now :). Beautifully constructed, a real masterpiece.
Hugs,
Katie

Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P. said...

OMG Norma this is simply THE BEST
hugs Tamara

Louise said...

Wow!! what a fabulous creations, truly stunning
hugs Louise

cebelica said...

Seriously, who would have thought about creating a project like this if not you?! It's fantastic!!! Hugs! xx

Renate´s Stempelwelt said...

amazing - Wow!!!!!! so beautiful!! wow. hugs renate

Blueboreale (Aurore) said...

Oh la la !!! Comme c'est beau !!!! ça donne envie d'etre en vacances et de rejoindre ces jolies Tilda pour manger des glaces avec elles !!
Bises

Dena said...

You've got to be kidding me!!!! How in the world did you make this AMAZING project? haha! Unbelievable skills!! I am in awe Norma! Super, duper cute and I know a ton of work!!! It should be in a magazine!!!
Hugs, Dena

Christine Dol said...

Oh my goodness Norma....this is amazing! Your hard work has totally paid off! Wow....you are a card genius! I love when Norma posts! Gorgeous!

Teri said...

THUD.... yes, that's me falling off my chair!!! OMG!!! This is the most adorable thing I've ever seen!!! You are a genius, Miss Norma!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! There are simply no other words!!!!
Fabulous!!!!
Hugs,
Teri

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Wonderful project. Thank you for joining us at I♥Promarkers good luck Ginny

Anonymous said...

Absolutely fabulous Norma, so clever
Hugs Julie P

Liz's creative corner said...

Wow this is amazing, love it all, fab images beautiful colouring and the scene is awesome! thanks for sharing with us at Totally Tilda, hugs Liz xx

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness this is inspired. What a fabulous project. Thanks for sharing your lovely creation with us in our Going for a Song challenge at Totally Tilda this time.
hugs
Dawn xxx

Daimar Sanchez said...

Una verdadera hermosura cada día me enamoro mas de sus lindos trabajos la felicito de verdad cada detalle es super encantador...

Katie said...

Simply stunning Norma!!! All the details are fabulous, a true work of paper engineering :)

inkspell said...

Awesome! .....Gina F

Frances said...

This is amazing. All that detailed work is so gorgeous. Love it. Hugs, Frances

hperalta77@gmail.com said...

Im have no words!! So ambicious project! Wonderfull

Lidia Baltazar said...

Hay Dios pero que belleza de tarjeta, esta divina realmente divina, soy nueva en tu blog y me quedo por aquí, felicidades trabajar muy muy lindo saludos desde México y aprovecho para participar en este Blog Hop ;)

Sheri said...

Norma...seriously...WOW!! This is SUCH a work of art!! I am floored!! LOVE IT!!

Dina said...

wauh simply perfect thanks for the inspiration

Anonymous said...

UM JAW DROPPING! What a incredible piece of art! You truly nailed that project! :0

Gayle's Crafty Blog said...

O...M...G !!!! This is just the ultimate in cuteness....amazing project..Hugz Gayle xx

Anonymous said...

There is only one thing to say: you are the best..and you always make som sweet and lovely things

Hugs

Chris said...

I LOVE THIS, Norma! I have dibbs on YOURS! LOL It is just the cutest ever - so different and so you! I just love the design, the theme, the Tildas! However did you come up with this! I am so jealous! LOL I just love it - it's as sweet as you are!

XO
Chris

Glynda and Kelli said...

Very cute!!!Love this. Love the little touch of all the flavors to choose from. Great job

Sara said...

WOW! This is outstanding, what a fabulous project you are so clever. I love, love, love it ! Hugs Sara xxx

Céline said...

it's an amazing project! so gorgeous details and colors i totally love. fab coloring
hugs
céline
thanks for playing with us at crafty sentiments

Distressed Miss said...

Oh WOW WOW WOW Norma this is amazing. So beautifully constructed I love all the wonderful details and your Tilda's look fabulous.
Big Hugs
Clare
xx

Kirsty said...

Hi this is totally out of this world and should be front page of the magazine such a fantastic idea and do many cool details ....love it lot's. .thank you for joining us in the Totally Tilda Challenge ;)

rachel said...

my oh my - this is truely amazing - I am blown away - brilliant wonderful amazing!!!! Thanks so much for joining our challenge at Crafty sentiments this week so that I got to see this! Hugs xx

loz said...

OMG!!! This is amazing Norma..Such a lot of work and detail..Loz

JenniferD said...

Wow this is Totally Awesome! Love all the Little details in this Amazing Scene!

Heather Pusey said...

This is one of the cutest magnolia creations ever! I love it!
Heather P

Baukje said...

YOU are amazing Norma this project is STUNNING, so much work and thought has gone into its creation.The attention to detail is fabulous.
I LOVE IT!!!!!!
Hugs............Baukje

Brigitte said...

WOW,,! Your card, no, can't call it this, lol! It's so much more than a card!!! Your creations is STUNNING!!! I love your ice cream parlor and the little freezer. All your Tildas and the dog are wonderful! I could look at it for hours. Thanks for joining us this time at Totally Tilda and we hope to see you again next challenge. Hugs, Brigitte

Uzma Butt said...

Norma you truly are an artist out of this world!!!

stampingwithpeggie.blogspot.com said...

What an amazing project. Great job!

Sharman said...

This has to be the BEST thing I have ever seen hands down. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I would love to have this. It is amazing.....GREAT GREAT GREAT job honestly, What talent. Not only is your coloring superb but your talent is over the top.......

Candy said...

OMGoodness, Norma!
Your project is FANTASTIC. It must have taken you ages to make it. All your Tilda's are wonderfully coloured and your ice cream parlour is out of this world!!
Extremely creative and gorgeous. Love the signs.
big Hugs, Candy

Unknown said...

Amazing creation, Norma.

Michele I said...

very very cute great job

kinna said...

Un petit coucou de France !! C'est super super beau !! Féliciattions !!!

itsazoo said...

Seriously, that is just the cutest
thing ever......

Jane said...

O-M-G Norma!!!!! Wowzers! My eyes are popping at this incredible project! You're amazing! Love the ice cream sign and stripey roof especially, and the ice cream freezer - OMG wow!!!! hugs, Jane xxx

Ivonne said...

OMG Norma! This is stunning! What a great project, so many amazing details. I love it! Hugs, Ivonne

Karen said...

WOWZER! Your project is awesome. I love the images and the colors you chose. You are amazing.

Karen

Sande said...

Your creation is simply amazing...mind blowing actually. All the attention to details, fantastic coloring, the theme and all done without the aid of a template. Fantastic!

Laura Love said...

OMGOSH!!! This is the absolute CUTEST project EVER!! All your details are amazing and your coloring is OUT OF THIS WORLD! You are such an amazing designer! I need ALL of these stamps now - LOL! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Loves Rubberstamps AND Crafty Sentiments Designs this week! We hope you will play along with us both again soon!

stampingtink said...

Unbelieveably stunning! Love the fonts, colors, your coloring, everything! WOW!

Susan

Misha said...

OMG it is just the most darling Ice Cream Parlor EVER! You are amazing!

Sandra said...

Awesome!
I can't imagine how much time this took.
Thanks for sharing with us at Sweet Stampin'
xxx

Only By His Grace said...

Gulp! INCREDIBLE.
Hugs Maz

Janine - Ellabella said...

OMG...this is so wonderful!

Joyce said...

This is just so COOL! Pun intended! LOL! The fact that you can put that together without plans or templates blows my mind. I think I am stalking you!! Love your work. I think we are probably close in age but when I grow up, I hope to color and create like you do!! Keep up the awesome creations!!

Miranda Slagboom-de Groot said...

It's just stunning.
Hugs Miranda

Nicola said...

OMG Norma, your ice cream parlour is totally inspiring, I love how you've altered some of the images and made it up as you went along - your creativity knows no bounds!
Hugs Nicola xxx

tina said...

another great fabulous creation by you you never fail to amaze me with your creations please keep them coming

maria valderez said...

Wooooo what a wonderfull project!! It is amaizing!! Love it!


NPurdum56 said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! I love this! How do you continue to come up with such neat ideas??????? Absolutely stunning! :) Nancee

Lucy Patrick said...

This is the most amazing creation, Norma, that I've seen for a long time, if not forever!! Everything looks so perfectly made, I am in total awe!! I am hoping you're happy for me to keep a copy on my computer for future inspiration and ideas. XOX Lucy

Patty Sue 2 said...

This is over the top amazing! I don't know if I could do this with detailed instructions and with precut pieces! lOL...it is beautiful! Thank you for joining us at The Paper Shelter Challenge! Good luck and be sure and play with us again!

Melanie said...

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!
Haven't seen anything like that yet....
It is absolutely amazing work!

Hugs,
Melanie

cabio's craft corner said...

Stunning creation Norma. I totally can see myself playing with this super cute doll house like a kid inside an ice cream house. Very fun idea and adorable design :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Lori Aragon said...

WOW WOW WOW!!! Norma this is sooooo amazing!!! Fabulous!!!

Sadilla said...

OMG!!!! THAT'S SIMPLY GORGEOUS!!!!!
hugs
sadia

Shanna Shands said...

Let me just say wow. Amazing. Thanks for playing with Loves Rubberstamps!

Jacqueline Smith said...

OMG what a fabulous card, love the coloring job and all the details on your card! Simply Fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

OMGosh fabulous scene and they are all so adorable. I love this. Thanks for playing with us over at Loves Rubberstamps!!!

Unknown said...

o wow wow this is awesome, I love your beautiful scene and all the Tilda images are so cute. Thank you for joining us at I ♥ Promarkers this week and good luck xx

Lisa Walsh @ www.papercraftbusiness.com said...

Hi Norma,
Just popping over to Congrat you on being the winner over at Papertake Weekly :) I wanted to come & see your design, which btw is drop dead stunning amazing! My Daughter would love something like that lol. In fact, so would I lol. I think I had better try my hand at it one day. You have done such an amazing job. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugz, Lisa.

P.S Would love for you to come, visit & like :) Join my blog prompt challenge to get featured on my blog &/or enter for my design giveaway on Facebook.

Dreamtime Designs: www.etsy.com/shop/DreamtimeDesigns
Blog: http://dreamtimedesigns.blogspot.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DreamtimeDesigns - Free Giveaway
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DreamtimeDsigns
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/LisaWDesigns

Mau xx said...

Totally amazing!!!! I love it.
Hugs Mau xx

Susie Sugar said...

Oh My Good Golly !!! Norma you are a master !! this is totally amazing you have out done yourself darling !!
Thank you for sharing it with us at Totally Tilda
Hugs Susie Sugar xx

Ruth said...

WOW! This is absolutely AMAZING! ♥♥♥

Delphine said...

Absolutely amazing, Norma! Thanks for joining us at Deep Ocean Challenges and good luck! Delphine xx

Unknown said...

I saw this posted on Magnolialicious and I just had to come and tell you what an AMAZING job you did on this project! I was blown away when I saw this! It left me speechless! I just keep thinking Wow, Wow, Wow! I was in awe! ...............I think I still am! You have done such an amazing job. I love your projects but this one is truly awesome! Thank you for sharing it!


Jeanne/Boston Ma

Niki Estes said...

This is absolutely amazing!! Wow!!

Anonymous said...

Hi,
I really like your post.
Thanks for sharing such great information. It is very informative and provides knowledge of ice cream parlor

Corr Chilled said...

This is amazing, everyone at Corr Chilled loved it

lovecraftingpaper said...

This project is amazing! I love-love-love it!

Mariangela

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...