Summer is drawing to a close and the kiddies will soon be back to school, so how about heading out for that one last splash!
Here we go, with a Magnolia stamp and water colours for the medium. Made good use of the Spellbinders Marvelous Squares dies and a bit of glitter pen for the edging. A bow, a charm and a pretty DP...all from my stash, help to set the scene.
So go ahead, dip those toes one more time.... Have a great day!
Some challenges for my card:
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Monday, August 22, 2016
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Thoughts of winter...
Another beautiful summer's day...and after a bit of rain late yesterday, the temperatures seem a bit more comfortable. I'd better get outside while I can, as the heat and humidity this year have been unbearable. I'm a spring and fall weather person, but those seasons seem to be extremely short-lived any more. Oh well, must be time for a Christmas card. Just think, soon we'll be able to complain about the cold!
Here, I've used a Magnolia stamp and water colours, with some added flocking for the fuzzy bits on her hat. A simple card design, using a die cut mat to create a frame and some gold peel-offs to provide a bit of sparkle.
Using:
Spellbinders - Romantic Rectangles die
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Merry Christmas die
Here's hoping I'm bringing you cool thoughts..ha ha. Have a great weekend and take care.
Some challenges for my card:
Here, I've used a Magnolia stamp and water colours, with some added flocking for the fuzzy bits on her hat. A simple card design, using a die cut mat to create a frame and some gold peel-offs to provide a bit of sparkle.
Using:
Spellbinders - Romantic Rectangles die
Elizabeth Craft Designs - Merry Christmas die
Here's hoping I'm bringing you cool thoughts..ha ha. Have a great weekend and take care.
Some challenges for my card:
Friday, February 12, 2016
Bundle up...
Although I might have been (wishful) thinking it was spring, now we have a not too gentle reminder that it's only February. A nasty cold spell is settling in, which means staying inside.... only braving the cold if really necessary! So I thought a wintry Christmas card might be in order.
Here, I have used a much older Magnolia stamp along with some DP scraps from my stash. Those chubby little cheeks would have to be well covered with today's weather, and really it's much too cold for playing outside. Our schools actually keep the kids inside for recess when it is this cold.
I've used the Memory Box Frosty Border die (so appropriate) and their Precious Hearts die....because it's Valentine's! The image is coloured with water colours then cut and matted using Spellbinders dies. As you can see, I've made good use of some little extra Christmas stamps to dress up the white areas.
Thanks for stopping by again. Be sure to bundle up and try to stay warm.
Some challenges for my card:
Here, I have used a much older Magnolia stamp along with some DP scraps from my stash. Those chubby little cheeks would have to be well covered with today's weather, and really it's much too cold for playing outside. Our schools actually keep the kids inside for recess when it is this cold.
I've used the Memory Box Frosty Border die (so appropriate) and their Precious Hearts die....because it's Valentine's! The image is coloured with water colours then cut and matted using Spellbinders dies. As you can see, I've made good use of some little extra Christmas stamps to dress up the white areas.
Thanks for stopping by again. Be sure to bundle up and try to stay warm.
Some challenges for my card:
Monday, January 18, 2016
To you and yours
The sun may be shining....but it is much too cold outside for me....brrrr. Must mean it's crafting time!
A Magnolia stamp and some water colours today. I've used the 'out of the box' technique to cut out the image, using the Spellbinders Labels Eighteen die, which gave me some blank space to stamp a message. The placement of the background DP also gave me more blank space to add more stamping.
Thanks for stopping by....stay warm!
Some challenges for my card:
A Magnolia stamp and some water colours today. I've used the 'out of the box' technique to cut out the image, using the Spellbinders Labels Eighteen die, which gave me some blank space to stamp a message. The placement of the background DP also gave me more blank space to add more stamping.
Thanks for stopping by....stay warm!
Some challenges for my card:
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Wrapped Presents
Well, I've been outside to clear the snow off the walks and the car, and I even went for the mail. That's it for me...now a sit down and a hot coffee. I could have waited, as it looks like it might melt away, but knowing my luck it would change it's mind and freeze into a slippery mess.
Here I have another Christmas card (still not finished!) with a reminder of what is still to come...wrapping presents. I'm thinking I might start on that this afternoon. I've played with water colours again, and the 'out of the box' technique for the image.
Some supplies used:
Magnolia stamp - Tilda with gifts
Martha Stewart - Crown punch around the page and Pine Branch
Spellbinders die - Labels Eighteen
Memory Box die - Frosty Border
Elizabeth Craft die - Merry Christmas
Hoping you all have a wonderful weekend, and find some time to put your feet up. Take care.
Some challenges for my card:
| Winter Wonderland - Christmas Presents |
| Totally Tilda - #110 Snowflakes |
| Magnolia-licious Challenge - Anything Goes |
| Loves Rubber Stamps - #130 Winter or Christmas |
| Bizzy Bec's - Anything Goes |
| Crafty Cardmakers - #129 Christmas |
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Time to shop....
I thought I would switch things up a bit today, with a birthday card....all in blue. Here, I've coloured the image with water colours, and then cut her out with the 'out of the box' technique.
Supplies used:
Magnolia stamp - Tilda goes shopping
Papers from Paper Mania - Burleigh Blue collection
Spellbinders die - Creatopia Frame 5
Memory Box die - Precious Hearts
Cheery Lynn die - City Girl Edger
Peel-off stickers, flower and bling from my stash
Thanks stopping by today, and hoping all is well with you and yours.
Some challenges for my card:
| Dream Valley - #96 True Blue | |||
| One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes | |||
| A Little Bit Crafty - Anything goes but not Christmas | |||
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Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes
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Thursday, October 2, 2014
Just saying hello...
The days are really closing in, and it won't be long before we'll be changing the clocks again. I'm thinking that I need longer days...not shorter ones! With the temperatures being so nice, I'm trying to get lots done outside. Of course that means not much time or mojo for crafting. I'd best soon be doing some work inside too, else the dust bunnies just might take over. ha ha
Today's card uses the Magnolia stamp...Tilda with Spring Bundle, but as you can see, I've given her the colours for fall. I've gone with water colours again, plus my favourite 'out of the box' technique with a circle die. Only one DP, but a couple of rubber stamps to add a bit of interest. The leaves are a Victorine stamp, while the grasses at the bottom are from Stämpelkällan.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed your visit. Take care.
Some challenges for my card:
| Crafty Little Fairies - Only One DP |
| ABC Challenge - U is for Unique - anything goes |
| Southern Girls Challenge - Girly or Shabby Chic |
| Crafty Sentiments - Bingo (rubber stamp, die cut, ribbon) |
| Whimsy Stamps - #76 Anything Goes |
| Simply Magnolia - Anything Goes |
| Stamp and Create with Magnolia - #45 Indian Summer |
| Lovely-Haenglar or Sweet Magnolia - #103 Just For Girls |
| A Creative Romance - In the Garden |
Labels:
Magnolia,
Stämpelkällan,
Victorine Stamps
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Just Hanging...
Sometimes you need a card to cheer someone up, but where get well wishes don't really apply. I think this one should do the trick. Here I have water coloured a couple of older Magnolia stamps, adding a bit of sparkle for the water. Just a simple design, with no extra bits and pieces that could fall off, but hopefully something to brighten his day.
Hope your weekend is bright and sunny. Take care.
Some challenges for my card:
| Stamp and Create with Magnolia - #40 Summer Fun | |
| Creative Card Crew - #66 Sea/Beach | |
| The Artistic Stamper - By The Seaside | |
| Divas by Design - Favourite colour combo with magnolias | |
| Wags 'n Whiskers - #134 Polka Dots | |
| Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #241 Anything Goes | |
| Fussy and Fancy - #119 Words | |
| Crafty Little Fairies - Summer Fun | |
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| Crafty Calendar Challenge - Summertime Fun |
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Pretty colours
Good morning everyone! I have been really busy this week with not much time for crafting, but today I am having a break. I'm heading out to a craft class to learn something new! Yay! My daughter is going too, and then we are going out for supper, so today's looking good! Hope yours is too.
Here, I've used a Magnolia stamp and watercolours, along with the 'out of the box' technique done with an oval die. Yellow and pink are my colours today, and as you can see, I cut a circle from my DP and stamped a sentiment in behind. A pretty ribbon and charm, a fancy die cut and corner punch and then I was done.
Off to get ready now, and I do hope my mosquito bites soon stop itching! Oh the joys of summer. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
Some challenges for my card:
Here, I've used a Magnolia stamp and watercolours, along with the 'out of the box' technique done with an oval die. Yellow and pink are my colours today, and as you can see, I cut a circle from my DP and stamped a sentiment in behind. A pretty ribbon and charm, a fancy die cut and corner punch and then I was done.
Off to get ready now, and I do hope my mosquito bites soon stop itching! Oh the joys of summer. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
Some challenges for my card:
| Crafty Ribbons - #97 Sunny Yellow with ribbon Winner & Top Picks |
| Penny Black and More - Dies and Punches |
| Totally Tilda - #100 Anything Goes |
| Bizzy Bec's - Anything Goes Challenge Winner |
| Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes |
| Southern Girls Challenge - Something Round Challenge Winner |
Labels:
challenge winner,
Clear Art Stamps,
Magnolia,
Top Picks
Monday, March 17, 2014
Sunshine Colours
Well, we had a nice sunny day, but still too cold. According to the calendar, it's nearly spring...ha ha. Our snow and ice has to disappear before I would consider it spring, but at least we now have a few bare patches, so there is hope. Although I would like for it to just disappear overnight, in truth, that would result in a lot of flooding, so I will try to be patient.
I'm not sure when I'll be able to get to the gardens or to cleaning up the winter damages....or even when I'll see flowers again, so how about a card with some nice sunshiny colours...
I played with water colours again for this stamped image (Pink Ribbon Tilda), working with green and yellow. Thinking spring thoughts with a nice sunny card!
Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely day!
Some challenges for my card:
I'm not sure when I'll be able to get to the gardens or to cleaning up the winter damages....or even when I'll see flowers again, so how about a card with some nice sunshiny colours...
I played with water colours again for this stamped image (Pink Ribbon Tilda), working with green and yellow. Thinking spring thoughts with a nice sunny card!
Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely day!
Some challenges for my card:
| Divas by Design - Let's see your Magnolias |
| Creative Inspirations - #256 Favourite Colour Combination |
| 7 Kids College Fund - #95 Anything Goes with Die
Cuts |
| Cute Card Thursday - #312 Girls, girls, girls |
| Crafty Ribbons - #80 Ribbon n Bows |
| One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes |
| Lovely-Haenglar or Sweet Magnolia - #90 Flower Power |
| Through the Purple Haze - #33 Anything Goes with option Bling |
| Penny Black and More - So Sweet |
| Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes and include a HANDMADE BOW |
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Flowers to Cheer You
Good morning! I'm here today with my second post for the ABC Challenge,where I have had the pleasure of being their guest designer for February. This fortnight, the challenge theme is "F for Flowers", something I am sorely missing right now, as my gardens are blanketed in snow.
Here, I have made a card using 'Tilda with little pocket', one of the many Magnolia images available from our sponsor this week....Stamp and Create. She has been coloured with water colours, for a change, while the sky has been created with Pan Pastels.
I played a bit with the fancy die cut mat, giving it some distress stain, some stamping, and finally some inca gold. A co-ordinating ribbon and bow and one little gemstone heart are the only additional embellishments.
Other supplies used:
Paper from Webster's Pages - Life's Portrait
Spellbinders die - Fleur de Lis Rectangles
Whimsy - Dainty Notables 4 die and Everyday Sayings stamp
So we do hope that you join us this week for your chance to win, and our chance to see your creations. Be sure to stop by the challenge blog for inspiration from the DT, who always have something wonderful to share.
Some challenges for my card:
Here, I have made a card using 'Tilda with little pocket', one of the many Magnolia images available from our sponsor this week....Stamp and Create. She has been coloured with water colours, for a change, while the sky has been created with Pan Pastels.
I played a bit with the fancy die cut mat, giving it some distress stain, some stamping, and finally some inca gold. A co-ordinating ribbon and bow and one little gemstone heart are the only additional embellishments.
Other supplies used:
Paper from Webster's Pages - Life's Portrait
Spellbinders die - Fleur de Lis Rectangles
Whimsy - Dainty Notables 4 die and Everyday Sayings stamp
So we do hope that you join us this week for your chance to win, and our chance to see your creations. Be sure to stop by the challenge blog for inspiration from the DT, who always have something wonderful to share.
Some challenges for my card:
| Magnolia Down Under Challenges - #229 Hearts and Flowers | ||
| Simon Says Stamp Monday - We Love Stamps | ||
| Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes and include a Handmade Bow | ||
| Country View Crafts - #12 Painty Pleasures | ||
| Feeling Crafty Challenge - #25 Dies and/or Punches | ||
| Lothian Crafts - #31 Love using your dies | ||
| Magnolia-licious Challenge - Pretty In Pink | ||
7 Kids College Fund
- #93 Anything Goes
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Labels:
ABC Challenge GDT,
Magnolia,
Whimsy Stamps
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
A Magnolia gift bag
Greetings...on this cold winter's day. At least the winds have died down, and so far...no snow! I have to go out today, though I would prefer to hibernate, and perhaps I'll have a peek in the local stores. I really do need to get cracking on some Christmas shopping. Hopefully I will find some wonderful ideas when I go to the One of a Kind Show this weekend with my daughters.
For now though, I do have my Mom's gift purchased and I needed something special to wrap it in. So what better than a brown paper bag...with a few trimmings. I find these come in very handy, and can be re-gifted in future years.
For now though, I do have my Mom's gift purchased and I needed something special to wrap it in. So what better than a brown paper bag...with a few trimmings. I find these come in very handy, and can be re-gifted in future years.
This is the front, and you lift the framed image up to open. The paper bag is cut to the desired size, and then a folded topper is made, to be attached to the finished back.
This is the finished back.
Here is a close up of the image, coloured with copics and trimmed with some glitter.
These are quite fun to make and are well received by the recipients....something a little different.
Supplied used:
Magnolia stamp - Secret Tilda
Basic Grey papers - Eskimo Kisses collection
Stampendous sentiment stamp - Hugs for All
Spellbinders die - Labels Eight
Glitter paper, snowflake stickers, gems and bow - all from my stash
I realized as I put that list together, I've had nearly all that product for ages...it could almost be vintage! (lol) Thanks for visiting, and here's hoping you have a wonderful day.
Some challenges for my project:
| Cute Card Thursday - #296 Anything But A Card | |
| Delightful Challenges - Anything But A Card | |
| Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #208 Tags & Bags | |
| A Little Bit Crafty - Sparkle and Shine | |
| Sweet Stampin - Celebration | |
| A Gem of a Challenge - #107 Sparkles | |
| Allsorts Challenge - #234 Bring on the Bling | |
| Crimbo Crackers - #55 Anything But A Card |
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| 7 Kids College Fund - #87 Anything Goes | |
| Stamp and Create with Magnolia - #23 Winter Gifts | |
The Ribbon Girl - Magnolia Only Challenge
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Handmade Flowers
Good morning....it's Thursday again, and time for a new challenge at Charisma. This week we are looking for you to make your own embellishment. Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's wonderful creations for some great ideas!
So we'll start with the flowers, which are die-cut from some lightweight mulberry papers. I then added some colour and doodles, plus some gemstones for the centres. I've placed them on another die cut which I think looks like a trellis.
This time, I played with water colours for the image, with lots of DI around the die-cut edges. If you look closely, you will see I also added dots to the edging, both here and on the corner pieces which were made with a corner punch. All dies and punches are listed below.
Hopefully you can spare some time to make a card and join in with us this week, as once again we have some lovely sponsors. Here they are with some fabulous prizes, and by clicking on each image you can see their product.
So we'll start with the flowers, which are die-cut from some lightweight mulberry papers. I then added some colour and doodles, plus some gemstones for the centres. I've placed them on another die cut which I think looks like a trellis.
This time, I played with water colours for the image, with lots of DI around the die-cut edges. If you look closely, you will see I also added dots to the edging, both here and on the corner pieces which were made with a corner punch. All dies and punches are listed below.
Supplies used:
Basic Grey paper - Sweet Threads collection
Magnolia stamp - Tilda with Spring Bundle
Elizabeth Craft Designs die - Bunch of Flowers 2
Marianne's Craftable Die - Swirls and Leaves 3
Spellbinder's dies - Fleur de Lis Squares & Labels Twenty
Martha Stewart corner punch - Double Arches
Hopefully you can spare some time to make a card and join in with us this week, as once again we have some lovely sponsors. Here they are with some fabulous prizes, and by clicking on each image you can see their product.
Prize #1
(with winner's choice of 6 single digi's)
Prize #2
(with winner's choice of 3 digi's)
Prize #3
Thanks for visiting, and here's hoping your day is everything you could wish for!
Now for some challenges for my card:
| Basic Grey Challenges - #98 Flowers | |
| Love to Create - #75 Hugs & Wishes | |
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| Crafty Friends - #8 Doodling | |
| Bearly Mine Challenges - #96 Anything Goes | |
| Papertake Weekly - Die-ing For A Punch | |
| Cutie Pie Challenge - #49 Pretty in Pink | |
| Bunny Zoes Crafts - Pink & White | |
| Magnolia-licious & Wee Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes | |
| Marianne's Designs - Layer it up |
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Thank Heaven 4 Little Boys
By the time I get this written up, it will almost be Father's Day here in my neck of the woods, and what lovely weather we are having too! I do hope the rest of you are so lucky. My card today is for a little boy, and doesn't he look an angel...I'm sure he wouldn't dig holes in my lawn looking for worms! Quite the surprise today...I thought they'd been digging in the tall grass, not the lawn. Grandsons, you gotta love them!
Here I've had a go with the Edwin with Butterfly stamp from Magnolia, and for a change I've coloured with Tombow water colour markers. You will see that I've stamped a grassy background, and found a good use for some rub-ons that I've had hidden away. It's amazing what you can find when you have a good look through your stash!
Thanks so much for visiting, and have yourselves a wonderful weekend!
Some fun challenges for my card:
Here I've had a go with the Edwin with Butterfly stamp from Magnolia, and for a change I've coloured with Tombow water colour markers. You will see that I've stamped a grassy background, and found a good use for some rub-ons that I've had hidden away. It's amazing what you can find when you have a good look through your stash!
Thanks so much for visiting, and have yourselves a wonderful weekend!
Some fun challenges for my card:
| Magnolia Down Under Challenges - #201 Anything Goes |
| Cards for Men - #12 Boys will be boys |
| Cupcake Craft Challenges - #246 June Bug |
| Kaboodle Doodles - #175 For Your Favorite Guy |
| Tuesday Throwdown - #151 You're the Man |
| Crafty Sentiments - For a Male |
| Papertake Weekly - Hello Boys |
| Cutie Pie Challenge - #46 One for the Kids |
| Polka Doodles - #24 Male Theme |
| A Gem of a Challenge - #84 Father's Day/Male |
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Time for a Sketch
It's also time for a new challenge at Charisma! This week...yes it's time for a sketch, and it was such a nice one to work with. I hope you think so too, and will give it a go!
I've been playing with some water colours for a change, using my Tombow markers. From past experience, I find it works better with stamp and ink rather than computer ink, so I've coloured up this sweet Magnolia image...Tilda with Spring Bundle. Always fun to try some different!
This is our sketch for this week, and I chose these pretty papers from the Basic Grey - Picadilly collection.
The flowers are from Fred She Said, which are printed on the computer and then cut out with scissors. I added a bit of DI to the edges for a bit more definition.
We are really looking forward to seeing your projects, and this week we are sponsored by:
I've been playing with some water colours for a change, using my Tombow markers. From past experience, I find it works better with stamp and ink rather than computer ink, so I've coloured up this sweet Magnolia image...Tilda with Spring Bundle. Always fun to try some different!
This is our sketch for this week, and I chose these pretty papers from the Basic Grey - Picadilly collection.
The flowers are from Fred She Said, which are printed on the computer and then cut out with scissors. I added a bit of DI to the edges for a bit more definition.
We are really looking forward to seeing your projects, and this week we are sponsored by:

(who are offering a £10 Voucher to their
online shop)
Still looking for inspiration....be sure to check out all the wonderful creations from the rest of the DT!
Some fun challenges that I will be entering:
| Simply Magnolia - Anything Goes | ||||||
| Stamp and Create with Magnolia - #4 Spring with Pastel Colors | ||||||
| Forever Friends - LOTS OF FLOWERS | ||||||
| Polka Doodles - #9 Spring Flowers | ||||||
| Victorine Challenge - #54 Anything Goes | ||||||
| Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes | ||||||
| Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes | ||||||
| Fab 'n' Funky - #161 Cute and Cuddly | ||||||
Cute Card Thursday - #259 Spring Fever
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Pretty Pastels
Such a beautiful day! It's quite the winter wonderland, with the tree branches also covered in snow, and it looks like the sun is going to shine. Although it may look pretty, that snow is very heavy to shovel.....so I'm hoping for some major melting to happen. I'm heading to the garage today for a new car battery, and I'll be running some other errands too. At least the roads are clear.
So today I've a card with some nice spring colours, just to let Mother Nature know what I'm hoping for. So, just a quick post before I head out. Let's hope spring comes along soon!!!
Supplies used:
Magnolia image - Tilda with balloon
Paper from MME - All Dolled Up collection
Spellbinders die - Floral Ovals
Whimsy Stamps die - Vines
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!
Some challenges for my card:
So today I've a card with some nice spring colours, just to let Mother Nature know what I'm hoping for. So, just a quick post before I head out. Let's hope spring comes along soon!!!
Supplies used:
Magnolia image - Tilda with balloon
Paper from MME - All Dolled Up collection
Spellbinders die - Floral Ovals
Whimsy Stamps die - Vines
Thanks for visiting and have a great day!
Some challenges for my card:
| Totally Gorjuss - #172 Happy |
| Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes |
| Bearly Mine Challenges - #75 Anything Goes |
| Crafts and Me Challenges - #122 Dies or Punches |
| Divas by Design - Anything goes |
| Simon Says Stamp! - Anything goes |
| Cutie Pie Challenge - #38 Pretty Pastels |
| Crafting For All Seasons - #46 Dies and Punches |
| The Ribbon Girl - Magnolia Only Anything Goes |
| Fab 'n' Funky - #160 Pastel Colours |
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Vintage Wrap Up
Good morning everyone! I thought I'd show another little gift bag today, once again made with a brown paper bag. I'm quite taken with these.....perfect for a tiny gift, folds up nicely after use, and the recipient could use it again next year....
How about some vintage this time, and I'm finally using these delicious Melissa Frances papers (Home for the Holidays) that I purchased last year! I've distressed and inked the edges, pairing it up with some kraft coloured card stock. I've used a couple of Nestie dies and added some gold stamping to the brown background mats for a bit of Christmas sparkle.
The center of attraction is the Magnolia Gift Giving Tilda stamp, which I've had kicking around for some time.....coloured with copics in non-traditional colours, then edged with DI. A lace bow and a few pearls finish off the front, while a sentiment, from the Inkadinkado Winter Trails set finishes off the back.
So now I can wrap another gift! Only three weeks left....I guess I had better get busy. Thanks so much for visiting, and hope you all have a wonderful day!
A few fun challenges I can enter:
How about some vintage this time, and I'm finally using these delicious Melissa Frances papers (Home for the Holidays) that I purchased last year! I've distressed and inked the edges, pairing it up with some kraft coloured card stock. I've used a couple of Nestie dies and added some gold stamping to the brown background mats for a bit of Christmas sparkle.
The center of attraction is the Magnolia Gift Giving Tilda stamp, which I've had kicking around for some time.....coloured with copics in non-traditional colours, then edged with DI. A lace bow and a few pearls finish off the front, while a sentiment, from the Inkadinkado Winter Trails set finishes off the back.
So now I can wrap another gift! Only three weeks left....I guess I had better get busy. Thanks so much for visiting, and hope you all have a wonderful day!
A few fun challenges I can enter:
| Stamps & Fun = Creativity - #75 Distressing |
| TOMIC - #26 Vintage and Lace |
| 7 Kids College Fund - #35 Non-Traditional Christmas Colors |
| PaperPlay Challenges - #48 Tags and Wrapping |
| Just Magnolia and hAnglar & sTanglar - Anything Goes with Option |
| Magnolia-licious Challenge - Photo Inspiration Emerald Faerie Garden - #14 Christmas - Non Traditional Colours Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - #141 Christmas Color Challenge |
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Fancy Fold with a Book Mark
Good morning all! Looks like we're in for a nice bright sunny day....and I hope the same for you. My card today was a little difficult to photograph, so I've provided a few different views.
You will note that it's a tri-fold, and I have decorated all six sides, primarily using coordinating DP, faux stitching and a stamp set from Technique Tuesday (Dog and Pony Show). As it's for a 4 year old who loves animals, I figure he can have fun colouring these little critters.
The first picture also shows the removable bookmark, made with Magnolia's Edwin with Bike. Perfect for a little guy who loves his books and likes to ride! I've coloured with copics, then cut out the image, mounting it over the frame for a bit of interest.
The DP is all from my stash, ages old, and heaven knows when I purchased the stamps, but I've inked the edges with a new DI...ripe persimmon. So there is something new on my card! (lol)
Thanks for visiting and have yourselves a wonderful day!
A few fun challenges for inspiration:
You will note that it's a tri-fold, and I have decorated all six sides, primarily using coordinating DP, faux stitching and a stamp set from Technique Tuesday (Dog and Pony Show). As it's for a 4 year old who loves animals, I figure he can have fun colouring these little critters.
The first picture also shows the removable bookmark, made with Magnolia's Edwin with Bike. Perfect for a little guy who loves his books and likes to ride! I've coloured with copics, then cut out the image, mounting it over the frame for a bit of interest.
The DP is all from my stash, ages old, and heaven knows when I purchased the stamps, but I've inked the edges with a new DI...ripe persimmon. So there is something new on my card! (lol)
Thanks for visiting and have yourselves a wonderful day!
A few fun challenges for inspiration:
| 7 Kids College Fund - #33 Fancy Folds |
| Cards for Men - #22 Animals |
| Southern Girls Challenge - #30 Stripes and Polka Dots |
| Birthday Sundaes - #33 Birthday Card |
| Simon Says Stamp! - Anything Goes |
| Paper Sundaes - #93 Make a Bookmark |
Labels:
challenge winner,
Magnolia,
Technique Tuesday
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Lots of Sparkle!
Well now, if I keep this up I may just be ready come Christmas! Sometimes it is just a little more fun to do your shopping prior to the Christmas rush, and I guess the same can be said for making cards and gift bags. There are a number of challenges out there right now, working with a Christmas theme....so why not!
Here we go with a gift bag, using the colours Red, White and Blue. No DP, just cardstock and a blue gift bag, all dressed up with a Christmas floral stamp and silver tinsel embossing powder. I've used Copics to colour the Tilda and Edwin on Ice, from Magnolia, adding white flocking for the fur on their little outfits. The red and white poinsettias have also been stamped and heat embossed with silver, and a nice shiny bow adds the final touch.
Here's hoping you are all enjoying your weekend and the season at hand.....let's not worry too much about Christmas just yet!
Be sure to check out some of these challenges if your are in need of some crafty inspiration:
Here we go with a gift bag, using the colours Red, White and Blue. No DP, just cardstock and a blue gift bag, all dressed up with a Christmas floral stamp and silver tinsel embossing powder. I've used Copics to colour the Tilda and Edwin on Ice, from Magnolia, adding white flocking for the fur on their little outfits. The red and white poinsettias have also been stamped and heat embossed with silver, and a nice shiny bow adds the final touch.
Here's hoping you are all enjoying your weekend and the season at hand.....let's not worry too much about Christmas just yet!
Be sure to check out some of these challenges if your are in need of some crafty inspiration:
| Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes |
| Crafting For All Seasons - #4 Red, White and Blue |
| 7 Kids College Fund - #25 Red, White & Blue |
| All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes |
| The Pink Elephant - #106 Red, White & Blue |
| Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - #63 RED WHITE BLUE |
| Moving Along with the Times - #106 Christmas in July |
| Craft Us Crazy - #12 CHRISTMAS IN JULY |
| Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes |
| Sassy Studio Designs - #80 Red White and Blue |
| Little Miss Muffet Challenges - #13 Anything but a card |
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Oh, Summer Days !
Would you believe it? After all the rain we've had.....now I'm wishing for rain again! But I only want it to rain at night....you see I now have all my gardens in, and I'm looking forward to some glorious blooms! My poppies, irises and lupins are flowering at the moment, but they will soon be done, alas!
So, while I wait for the roses....how about this little cutie with some of her own. Two Magnolia stamps have been used here, Romantic Window and Leaning Tilda (with the masking technique). This time I've coloured with Copics, with some Prismas for added shading. My daughter has the copics, and I was there to keep an eye on the dog, sooooo....
For the card layout, I've followed this adorable sketch from Creatalicious Challenges. I've used the Nestibilities Labels Two die to cut around the image, some dimensional flowers, a bit of ribbon and some papers from my stash.
I have a some more challenges to enter....and some of them are new to me, and perhaps for you too, so be sure to check them out! You can never get too many ideas!
Tuesday Throwdown - #53 Use 3 Past Challenges - Anything Goes, Florals, Celebrate Summer
So, while I wait for the roses....how about this little cutie with some of her own. Two Magnolia stamps have been used here, Romantic Window and Leaning Tilda (with the masking technique). This time I've coloured with Copics, with some Prismas for added shading. My daughter has the copics, and I was there to keep an eye on the dog, sooooo....
For the card layout, I've followed this adorable sketch from Creatalicious Challenges. I've used the Nestibilities Labels Two die to cut around the image, some dimensional flowers, a bit of ribbon and some papers from my stash.
I have a some more challenges to enter....and some of them are new to me, and perhaps for you too, so be sure to check them out! You can never get too many ideas!
Tuesday Throwdown - #53 Use 3 Past Challenges - Anything Goes, Florals, Celebrate Summer
| Make It Colourful - #22 COLOUR with Blue | |||
| Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Anything Goes | |||
| Top Tip Tuesday - #38 Open Challenge | |||
| Scrap-Creations - Anything Goes | |||
| Aud Sentiments - #30 Summertime | |||
| Southern Girls Challenge - #21 Anything Goes | |||
| Sundays with Crissy - #18 Here Comes the Sun | |||
| Stamp and Create - Summer | |||
| Hooked on Craft Challenges - Anything Goes! | |||
| Little Darlings - #1 Summer Theme | |||
Lexi's Creations - #42 NO SENTIMENT
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