Solo Magnolia

Pink Tilda with Heart

2012-01-26T14:01:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, for my card I have used Pink Tilda with Heart from the Magnolia Pink Collection 2008 and she is coloured with copics. The background has been sponged with worn lipstick distress ink and stamped with the Magnolia Old Valentine Letter from the Valentine Collection 2009 and the postage 14th Feb sentiment stamp is also from the same collection. All the DP is also by Magnolia and the flowers, doily etc are all from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pinka nd white card. DP - Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Pink Tilda with Heart - Pink Collection 2008. Old Valentine Letter and 14th Feb postage - Valentine Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, doily, pearls, pin
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, sewing machine.
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 33

2012-01-18T15:24:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today on TOMIC Challenge 33 we have a sketch for you to follow and we would like to see some fabric on your creation. As usual, Magnolia are kindly sponsoring the challenge and one lucky winner will receive a secret prize.

For my card I have used Tilda Sending Love Letter from the Magnolia Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The sentiment is also from the same collection and the DPs are also by Magnolia. The punched edge is an MS punch and I have finished off with some ribbon, a metal corner embellishment and some jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and kraft card. DP - Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Sending Love Letter, you are my heart text - Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012.
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Metal corner embellishment, ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: MS punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Cozy Heart

2012-01-12T13:39:00.000+01:00

Today's card features some more stamps from the new Magnolia Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012.

For my card I have used Tilda with cozy heart from the Magnolia Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The sentiment is from the same collection and the DP is from Melissa Frances. I finished off with some pearls, ribbon and flowers.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and kraft card. Melissa Frances - 5th Avenue
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with cozy heart - sweet crazy love collection 2012
Colouring: Copics. Distress ink - spun sugar
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon, pearls, stickles
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, corner rounder punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Tilda Loves Flowers

2012-01-10T11:42:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have a card to show you featuring new stamps from the Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012.

For my card I have used Tilda loves flowers from the Magnolia Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012 and she is coloured with copics. The lush DP is from Echo Park and I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Green, white, pink and kraft card. Echo park - country drive
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda loves flowers - Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Jewels, ribbon, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine, MS punch, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

And the Winner is....

2012-01-01T17:13:00.001+01:00

The lucky winner of the final day of the Magnolia advent calendar is.......

CLAUDIA!!!!!

Congratulations hun! Please can you e-mail me (liza.carruthers@yahoo.com) your address and I will pass it on to Magnolia so you can get your prize.

Happy New year everyone xx

Magnolia Advent Calendar Day 31

2011-12-31T09:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, toady is the last day of the Magnolia Advent Calendar and I'm so excited to be hosting it. I hope you have all had a wonderful christmas and are preparing for a great new year! To be in with a chance to win the goodies behind door 31, all you have to do is leave me a comment below. A winner will be drawn and announced tomorrow. Good luck.

For my card I have used Tilda with jolly wreath from the Magnolia So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles and glossy accents. I used the Silent Night background from the Magnolia Santa Collection 2008 to create my music notes DP and my other DP is from MME (I think). The sentiment is from magnolia too and it has been stamped with vintage photo distress ink. I finished off with a doily, some jewels, and a piece of lace.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red, kraft and ivory card. DP - MME (I think)
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Jolly Wreath, Vintage Merry Christmas Post - So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009, Silent Night Background - Santa Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, R22, R27, R29, R59, G21, YG67, G99, E43, E47, R49, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Lace, jewels, doily, stickles, glossy accents
Tools: Sewing machine nesties, trouvaille, Ranger blending tool
Thanks for looking x

Frosty with Snowflake

2011-12-22T12:10:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today my card features my favourite snowman.... I think he is so cute!

For my card I have used Frosty with Snowflake from the Magnolia So Snowy Collection 2009 and the O'Frosty the Snowman text stamp from the same collection. The image has been coloured with copics and accented with glitter. My DP is from Pebbles Inc and I have finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and navy card. Pebbles Inc
Stamps: Magnolia - Frosty with Snowflake, O'Frosty the Snowman Text - So Snowy Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, YR02, YR04, YR07, B000, B00, B02, B05, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 28

2011-12-12T12:30:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, I'm back with my second post for today. This one is for TOMIC Challenge 28 where we have a theme of christmas decorations and we would like to see you create your own decoration to hang in your home or on your tree! As usual, Magnolia are giving one lucky winner a fabulous surprise prize, so what are you waiting for......

I created a decoration for my tree..... I used Ribbon Tilda from the Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics. I cut out a circle with my nesties and I embossed it with my snowflake folder, to add some dimension I created a frame with my nesties and added this to my embossed circle. I attached Tilda with some foam pads and finished off with some roses and a pearl topped pin.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White pearlised card
Stamps: Magnolia - Ribbon Tilda - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, E50, E31, E25, E29, R46, R22, R27, R29, R59, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, pin, flowers
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, snowflake folder, leone em branch punch
Thanks for looking x

Magnolia Advent Calendar

2011-12-01T15:52:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, just a quick e-mail today to let you know that the Magnolia DT are all taking part in the Magnolia Advent Calendar again this year. Today is December 1st and the fun begins over on Debbie's blog, so hop over and she her wonderful creation. Also each day there are prizes to be won......and all you have to do is leave a comment on blog of the DT member that is hosting on that day and a winner will be picked at random. Good Luck xx

Noel

2011-11-30T12:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, this is a card I made for a challenge blog DT where we had a theme of colouring on kraft.....something I have never done before but always wanted to try....so here it is....

For my card I have used the NOEL stamp from the Magnolia So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and I have coloured it with copics and embellished with red stickles. I made the background DP, first I sponged it with antique linen distress ink then I randomly stamped one of the holly stamps from the WMS very vintage christmas set. Finally I finished off with some gold ribbon from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and kraft card
Stamps: Magnolia - NOEL - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E50, E51, E53, E57, E31, E33, E35, E37, R46, YG67, W1, W3, W5,W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Winter Sun!!

2011-11-28T12:04:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have a card to show you that is a break from christmas cards and all things wintery...... some fun in the sun!!

For my card I have done an easel design and I have used Tilda with Ice cream and Summer Tilda from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and both are coloured with copics. The DP is from echo park and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

The sentiment is from Waltzingmouse and I have stamped it on kraft (well the closest I can get to kraft!) cardstock. I really like this look as it makes the sentiment stand out.....def be doing it again!!

One final photo.....I love doing easel cards but I do find them difficult to photo!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White, burgundy and kraft card. Echo Park
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Ice Cream and Summer Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Jewels, ribbon.
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, joy crafts bubble embossing template, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Cross Stitch Heart

2011-11-15T21:12:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, for my card today I have used some stamps from the new Magnolia collection.

For my card I decided to go with a mainly white theme, the card base and the card I have used for my embossed panels are two different types hence the colour difference! I have used Tilda with Cross Stitch Heart from the Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and I have coloured her with copics. I used my snowflakes folder and a craft concepts embossing folder called cottage floral. I used a MS PATP punch for tilda to sit on and some ribbon and jewels to finish off.

For the inside I used an ink blending tool and weathered wood distress ink to distress the edges then I stamped the Sweet Yuletide Christmas Hat with weathered wood distress ink.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White card
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Cross Stitch Heart, Sweet Yuletide Christmas Hat - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, TH ink blending tool, MS punch, snowflake embossing folder, cottage floral embossing folder, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 23

2011-11-07T12:01:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, welcome to TOMIC Challenge 23. It is group two's turn this week and our theme is to follow a sketch by Tina and to use an Edwin stamp. Once again Magnolia are giving one lucky winner a fabulous secret prize, so pop on over to the challenge and join in.

For my card I have used Edwin on Christmas Eve from the new Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection and he is coloured with copics. For the snow I used white flower soft and the DP is from Basic Grey. I used a joy crafts stencil for my embossed panel and I inked it with antique linen distress ink, the punched edge has been done with an MS punch. I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Burgundy, white and brown card. Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses
Stamps: Magnolia - Edwin on Christmas Eve - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, E50, E51, E53, E57, E02, E04, E08, E25, E31, E41, E43, E47, R27, R59, YG11, G21, G94, G99, C3, C5, C7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille, MS punch, Joy crafts embossing stencil
Thanks for looking x

Sweet Christmas Tilda

2011-10-29T15:50:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, this is another DT card using stamps from the new collection.

For my card I have used Sweet Christmas Tilda and Sweet Christmas Present from the Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and they are coloured with copics. The DP is from DCWV and the ribbon, metal corner and jewels are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink, white and black card. DCWV - Rose-tinted Christmas
Stamps: Magnolia - Sweet Christmas Tilda, Sweet Christmas Present - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, R81, R85, E50, E31, E35, YR23, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Metal corner, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, bow easy tool
Thanks for looking x

Halo Tilda

2011-10-24T10:35:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, here is another DT card using stamps from the new collection.

For my card I have used Halo Tilda from the Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The border has been cut with a new Doohickey Die - swirly lace and the white panel of card is embossed with a joy crafts stencil. The DP is by fancy pants and the flowers were from a previous Magnolia DT package. The ribbon, lace and jewels are from my stash.

For the inside I have used the Magnolia Sweet Snowflakes and the Sweet Christmas Dreams text from the Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and these have been stamped with weathered wood distress ink.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Navy and white card. Fancy Pants
Stamps: Magnolia - Halo Tilda, Sweet Snowflakes, Sweet Christmas Dreams Text - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, RV10, E50, E35, E31, E25, E29, E21, B32, B000, Y11, Y17, C1, C3, C5, 0. Weathered wood distress ink
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, Magnolia Doohickey Die, Joy Crafts embossing stencil.
Thanks for looking x

Magnolia DT - Ribbon Tilda

2011-10-17T21:02:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, this is my first DT card using the new stamps from the Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection.

For my card I have used the gorgeous ribbon Tilda from the new Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011 and I have coloured her with copics. The DP is from Basic Grey and I have finished off with some ribbon, pearls, a button and some bakers twine.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card. Basic Grey - Eskimo kisses
Stamps: Magnolia - Ribbon Tilda - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, button, bakers twine, pearls
Tools: Sewing machine, bow easy
Thanks for looking x

Bookmark

2011-09-14T14:14:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today I have a bookmark to show you, a perfect back to school gift, I think!

I have used Sweet Tilda from the Magnolia Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. My DP is from DCWV and I finished off with some ribbon and a jewel.

This bookmark is to go with a card I made a few weeks ago here.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card. DCWV - The Sweet Stack
Stamps: Magnolia - Sweet Tilda - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E51, E31, E35, E25, E29, R32, R35, R37, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

A Matching Set

2011-09-05T14:13:00.003+02:00

Hello everyone, today I have a matching set to show you using a full size and a mini Magnolia stamp.

For my card I have used Will you be my Valentine Tilda from the Magnolia You Are So Special Collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The DP is from Echo Park and I have kept my layout simple so the patchwork can be seen!

My card matches the project I made for last week's Cupcake Challenge which was an altered notebook (post below) and here they are together.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and white Card. Echo Park
Stamps: Magnolia - Will You Be My Valentine Tilda - You Are So Special Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E31, E35, E25, E29, E41, E43, E47, Y17, RV02, R46, B000, B00, B02, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Altered Notepad

2011-08-31T00:28:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today on Cupcake Challenge 157 we have a theme of alter it and this week we are sponsored by Pink Gem Designs who are offering one lucky winner their choice of four digi images.

So here is a before....a cheap note pad I picked up at Asda ages ago...

And here is an after.... I used some scraps of echo park DP and created a patchwork effect for the background. The image is a Magnolia Mini - Will you be my Valentine Tilda and she is colured with copics and highlighted with stickles.

I finished off with some yellow ribbon and jewels from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and White card. Echo Park
Stamps: Magnolia Mini World - Will you be my Valentine Tilda
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E31, E35, E25, E29, E41, E43, E47, Y17, RV02, R46, B000, B00, B02, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 13

2011-08-29T12:22:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today on TOMIC Challenge 13 we have a theme of back to school + metal and once again one lucky winner will receive a surprise package from Magnolia.

For my project this week I have created a simple notebook. It was really easy to make....I just cut some A4 printer paper to make the paper stack inside and I stapled it together. I then used some pink ribbon to hide the staples and I applied double sided tape to the back piece, then I stuck it down firmly to my pink card base.

To decorate the front I used Summer Tilda from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and I coloured her with copics. The DP is also from Magnolia and I used a Joy crafts Embossing stencil for my embossed panel. The punched edge was done with a fiskars punch and I used some cuttlebug dies to make the "notes". A pink satin ribbon ties the book closed and I finished off with a metal corner and some jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink, green and white card. Magnolia - Once upon a time collection
Stamps: Magnolia - Summer Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E31, E35, E25, E29, R81, R85, C1, C3, C5, 0. Inkssentials pen, silver gel pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, metal corner
Tools: Trouvaille, sewing machine, cuttlebug alphabet dies, fiskars punch, joy crafts embossing stencil
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 12

2011-08-22T03:00:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on TOMIC Challenge 12 we have a special challenge for you. It is the birthday of Magnolia Ink Magazine and as it is printed on recycled paper we would like to see something recycled on your cards/projects.

For my card I recycled some dictionary pages from an old english/spanish dictionary.

So onto my card.... I have used Tilda Writing Diary from the Magnolia Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and I have coloured her with copics. The DP is also from Magnolia, the something old, something new collection, and I have stitched on a piece of a dictionary page. All the elements were sponged with antique linen distress ink and edged with walnut stain.

The seam binding is from wild orchid and I coloured it using antique linen and walnut stain inks so it would match my card, and I tied a double bow using my bow easy tool. The flowers and pearls are also from wild orchid and I finished off with a little silver stickles along the hem of her dress.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Brown and ivory card. Magnolia - Something old, something new collection
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Writing Diary - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E51, E53, E57, E41, E43, E47, E49, E25, E29, W1, C1, C3, C5, C7, 0. Distress inks - antique linen, walnut stain.
Embellishments: Seam binding, pearls, flowers
Tools: Sewing machine, trouvaille, nesties, TH blending tool, bow easy.
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Cherries

2011-08-17T13:34:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone for my card today I have used Tilda with Cherries from the Magnolia Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from basic grey and I finished off with some jewels from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card. Basic Grey - Lemonade
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Cherries - Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E51, E31, E25, E35, E29, R81, R85, R22, R46, R59, E53, E57, B000, B00, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Inkssentials pen
Embellishments: Jewels
Tools: Sewing machine.
Thanks for looking x

Sweet Tilda

2011-08-10T14:53:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, for my card I have used Sweet Tilda from the Magnolia Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics.

The DP is from DCWV and I have used joy embossing stencils for my embossed elements. The sentiment is from SU and I have used a spellbinders fancy tag to make the little tab. The ribbon and jewels are all from my stash.

I have also decorated the inside of this card..... not very exciting but I thought I'd add a picture anyway!!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card. DCWV - The Sweet Stack
Stamps: Magnolia - Sweet Tilda - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E51, E31, E35, E25, E29, R32, R35, R37, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Trouvaille, joy embossing templates, spellbinders fancy tags die, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Spring Bundler

2011-08-09T14:55:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, for my card I have used Tilda with Spring Bundler from the Magnolia Hoppy Easter Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The DP is from echo park and I have used my MS doily lace punch for the decorative edge. The seam binding is from Wild Orchid and I used antique linen and tattered rose distress inks to colour it. The flower, metal die and pearls are also from wild orchid crafts.

Supplies

Card/Paper: Brown and ivory card. Echo Park - Life is good

Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Spring Bundler - Hoppy Easter Collection 2010

Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E51, E31, E25, E35, E29, E41, E43, E47, B000, B00, B02, RV000, RV02, YG11, G21, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, 0. Inkssentials Pen. Distress inks - antique linen, vintage photo, tattered rose,

Embellishments: Seem binding, flower, pearls, metal corner, stickles

Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, MS doily lace punch, TH blending tool

Thanks for looking x

Tomic Challenge 8

2011-07-25T17:24:00.003+02:00

Hello everyone, today on TOMIC Challenge 8 we have a theme of stitching - faux or real! As usual, Magnolia are sponsoring us with a surprise for the winner! The rest of the DT have made some gorgeous creations, so be sure to pop over and take a look.

For my card I have used one of my favourites, Christmas Eve Tilda from the Magnolia So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is also from Magnolia - Sweet Rainbow Collection - and the lace, ribbon and flowers are from my stash.

Supplies

Card/Paper: White and navy card. Magnolia DP

Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Eve Tilda - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009

Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, B000, B00, B02, B32, B23, B39, E31, E35, E37, E29, RV000, RV02, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Inkssentials pen

Embellishments: Ribbon, lace, pearls, flowers

Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, sewing machine, bow easy

Thanks for looking x

Fresh and Funky

2011-07-21T22:22:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today I have a card to show you with a fresh and funky colour scheme!

I have used Will you be my Valentine Tilda from the Magnolia you are so special collection 2011 and she has been coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles and glossy accents. The lush DPs are from echo park and I have used some equally as lush lace from wild orchid as a trim. The flowers are also from wild orchid and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

I also decorated the inside of this one with some Echo Park DP from the same collection and a mini image and sentiment from the Magnolia Mini World Collection.

Supplies

Card/Paper: Blue, white and pink card. Echo Park

Stamps: Magnolia - Will you be my Valentine Tilda - You are so Special Collection 2011. Minis from Magnolia Mini World

Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E50, E31, E25, R32, R35, R37, RV21, RV29, Y17, B02, E43, E41, E47, E49, Y00, RV000, B000, YG11, W1, W3, W5, W7, C1, C3, C5, 0

Embellishments: Lace, ribbon, jewels, stickles, glossy accents.

Tools: Sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

There's a Rumble in the Jungle!

2011-07-02T18:05:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today I have made a card using some of my more neglected Magnolia stamps.

I have used Monkey and the hanging leaves from the Magnolia Pet Collection 2009 and they are coloured with copics and I have added some glossy accents to his eyes and nose. I also used the giraffe pattern stamp from the same collection and I stamped it with vintage photo distress ink to create the patterned card.

The DP is from MME and the leaves are all embossed. The buttons, twine and twill ribbon are all from my stash.

I used the giraffe pattern stamp once again to create a pocket to hold money or a gift card. Finally the sentiment is a stamped one I had in my stash and it is a penny black one (I think!)

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and brown card. MME - bloom and grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Monkey, Hanging Leaves, Giraffe Pattern - Pet Collection 2009. Sentiment - Penny Black

Colouring: Copics - G21, YG67, YG11, R20, R22, B000, B00, C1, 0, E31, E33, E35, E37, E41, E43, E47
Embellishments: Ribbon, buttons, twine, glossy accents
Tools: Sewing machine, trouvaille, nesties
Thanks for looking x

Under the Mistletoe

2011-06-23T09:36:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today for my card I have decided to go with a christmas one! I have used Tilda Under the Mistletoe from the Magnolia So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The DPs are from Bo Bunny (love them and not much left....argh!) and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and green card, Bo Bunny
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda under the mistletoe - So Jolly/under the mistletoe collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - sorry I forgot to note the colours. Ranger inkssentials pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: MS punch, nesties, trouvaille, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 3

2011-06-20T14:02:00.003+02:00

Hello everyone, welcome to TOMIC Challenge 3 where this week we have a theme of summer. As usual, Magnolia are sponsoring us with a surprise for the winner!

For my card I have used Tilda with Ice Cream from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from K & Co and I have used a doily from my stash. I really struggled with this card, I couldn't get the layout how I wanted it, but I think it is growing on me! The sentiment is from SU and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card, K & Co - Belle by Amy Butler
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Ice Cream - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E000, E00, E11, R20, E31, E41, E43, E47, E49, B000, B00, B05, Y17, YG06, RV000, RV02, RV04, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Distress ink - Broken china
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, doily
Tools: Trouvaille, nesties, sewing machine, blending tool
Thanks for looking x

Magnolia with Butterfly

2011-06-09T20:44:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today for my card I used the very Sweet Magnolia with Butterfly from the Magnolia Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics and I have added some glossy accents to her nose and eye. I inked around the edge of my image with antique linen distress ink and I also inked my doily so it didn't look too white. The flowers are from wild orchid and the branches are done with my leone em punch. The lace and twill are from my stash and I finished off with some jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and brown card. Magnolia - 6 x 6 from the Butterfly Dreams Collection
Stamps: Magnolia - Magnolia with Butterfly - Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E51, E53, E57, E31, E33, E35, W1, W3, W5, W7, B00, BG09, C3, 0. Antique Linen Distress Ink
Embellishments: Doily, twill, flowers, pearl brads, jewels, glossy accents, lace
Tools: Nesties, sewing machine, trouvaille, TH blending tool, leone em punch
Thanks for looking x

TOMIC Challenge 1

2011-06-06T12:01:00.006+02:00

Hello everyone and welcome to the very first challenge at The Official Magnolia Inspiration Challenge (TOMIC) we are all very excited to be here and we hope you will all join us for lots of fun. For this first week all of the DT are taking part, but for forthcoming weeks we will be split into teams as there are so many of us. This week we have a theme of Happy Birthday and Magnolia are sponsoring our challenges with a surprise package for the winner.

For my card I have used Bridesmaid Tilda from the Magnolia Wedding Collection 2010 and she has been coloured with copics and embellished with silver stickles. The lush DPs are from K & Co and they have quite a vintage feel. I planned my layout around the little bird in the bottom right hand corner so you could see him peeking through. I used an MS punch for the scalloped edge and the sentiment is from cats life press. To embellish my card I used some cream twill, pearls, twine and a charm

I finished off the inside of my card with the left over DPs from the front. I put them together in a patch work effect and used some zig zag stitches for the joins. I really love how this turned out.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Dark red and white card, K & C - Flora and Fauna
Stamps: Magnolia - Bridesmaid Tilda - Wedding Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, V12, V17, E53, E25, E29, E43, E47, E49, R81, R85, YG11, YG67, G21, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Twill ribbon, pearls, twine, charm
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille, MS Trellis punch
Thanks for looking x

Strawberry Tilda

2011-06-04T10:28:00.001+02:00

For my card I have used Strawberry Tilda from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from Colorbok and I used my MS trellis punch for the border. The charm is from WOJ and I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Orange and white card. Colorbok - Sorbet
Stamps: Magnolia - Strawberry Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, E51, E31, E25, Y11, Y17, YR23, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07, YG11, G21, YG67, G00, YG41, G02, G05, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Charm, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

Exciting News!!!

2011-05-31T09:46:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, I'm so please to share with you some exciting news....

The 6th June will see the launch of The Official Magnolia Inspiration Challenge (TOMIC). This is the official challenge from Magnolia Stamps and all the DT are really excited to be taking part.

There will be a new challenge every Monday starting from the 6th and all of the design team will be creating projects for the first challenge, after that we will be split into teams and each team will take a turn hosting the challenge.

So, please pop on over to the challenge blog and become a follower so you don't miss out on any of the fun.

Thanks for stopping by. Liza x

Tilda with Armful of Tulips

2011-05-28T21:09:00.000+02:00

For my card today I have used Tilda with Armful of Tulips from the Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is also from the Magnolia Butterfly Dreams collection of papers and it is one of the mini 6 x 6 sheets, just perfect for a card! I have inked the edges of my image and the DP with tea stain distress ink and I have finished off with a doily, ribbon and some jewels. The sentiment is computer generated and I have attached it like a little charm.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Yellow and white card. Magnolia - Butterfly Dreams
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Armful of Tulips - Butterfly Dreams Collection 2011
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E25, E31, E51, E53, E57, Y11, Y17, YG11, YG41, G21, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Distress ink - Tea Stain
Embellishments: Doily, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, nesties, trouvaille
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Bunch of Roses

2011-05-09T10:18:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, for my card today I have used Tilda with Bunch of Roses from the Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from K & Co and the sentiment is from Crafty Sentiments. I finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and green card, K & Co - Small wonders girl
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Bunch of Roses - Chasing Butterflies Collection
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, E53, E25, E29, B93, B95, B97, E43, E47, E49, YG11, G21, YG67, Y11, Y17, R32, R35, C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, corner rounder punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Spring Bundler

2011-04-19T17:58:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, for my card today I have used Tilda with Spring Bundler from the Magnolia Hoppy Easter Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. The DP is from K & Co and the sentiment is from Waltzing Mouse Fancy Phrases set. The doily, ribbon, ribbon slider, jewel and pearls are all from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and pink card, K & Co - Amy Butler - Belle
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Spring Bundler - Hoppy Easter Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E31, E35, E37, E29, E43, E47, E49, B93, B95, B97, R81, R85, RV000, RV02, RV04, YG11, G21, YG63, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Doily, ribbon, ribbon slider, pearls, stickles, jewel
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

You Make Me Smile

2011-03-24T16:45:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, for my card I have used Secret Tilda from the Magnolia Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics and accented with silver stickles and a ranger inkssentials pen. The sentiment is one of the Magnolia minis and it is just the perfect size to pop on the side of an image, and the flourish is also from Magnolia but it is actually a long stamp for a border, but I just partially stamped it to get the effect I wanted.

My DP is from DCWV and the doily is from Create4fun. I used a spellbinders fancy tag to create my two white tabs, which also came from Create4fun. Finally, the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Black and white card, DCWV - Linen Closet
Stamps: Magnolia - Secret Tilda - Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010, Magnolia - flourish and mini sentiment
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, W7, 100, 0
Embellishments: Doily, stickles, inkssentials pen, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, sewing machine, spellbinders fancy tags
Thanks for looking x

Colibri

2011-03-14T11:21:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, for my card I have used Colibri from the Magnolia Pet Collection 2009 and I have coloured it with copics. For the wings and tail I used a technique called feather blending and where the yellow and blue colours overlapped, they formed the green area. The DP is from basic grey and the ribbon, butons and jewels are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory and green card, Basic Grey
Stamps: Magnolia - Colibri - Pet Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - Y00, Y02, Y06, Y11, Y17, YR23, B00, BG10, W3, 0
Embellishments: Buttons, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine, floral fantasy embossing folder
Thanks for looking x

Brunte

2011-02-03T13:57:00.000+01:00

For my card I used Brunte from the Magnolia Spring Collection 2008, I masked him off then stamped the flowers behind him to make him look like he was standing in a field of flowers. I coloured the image with copics and added a little stickles to the background. The decorative edge was done using my Martha Stewart punch and the designer paper is MME Bloom and Grow. The ribbon and flowers were provided by Magnolia and I used my sewing machine to stitch around all the elements of the card.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Orange and cream card, MME - Bloom and grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Brunte - Spring Collection 2008, Flower Background
Colouring: Copics - E21, E33, E35, E37, Y11, Y17, Y21, YR23, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07, YG03, YG11, G21, YG67, W1, W3, C1, BG10, B00, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, stickles
Tools: Leone Em branch punch, MS punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Ice Cream

2011-01-26T21:02:00.000+01:00

For my card I used Tilda with Ice Cream and the post strawberry sentiment from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009. The image is colored with copics and the DPs and embellishments were included in a Magnolia DT kit from a while ago. I used my MS trellis punch for the punched edge and I stiched around all the elements with my sewing machine.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia.
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Ice Cream and Post Strawberry Sentiment - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E50, E51, E53, E33, Y21, YR23, RV10, BG10, BG01, BG09, W1, W3, W7, 0
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon and jewels
Tools: MS garden trellis punch, cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Whiter than White

2011-01-05T11:26:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have a post christmas card to show you but it still has a wintery theme!

For my card, strangely enough, there isn't a piece of DP in sight...instead I went mad with my embossing folders! All the card I used has a pearlescent finish so in real life the card is lovely and shimmery. The punched edge was done with an MS punch around the page set and last, but by no means least, I have used Waiting Tilda from the Magnolia Winter Collection 2008. To finish off I used some lush satin ribbon, a snowflake charm and some jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pearlescent white card
Stamps: Magnolia - Waiting Tilda - Winter Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics - E00, R20, E11, R81, R85, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, charm
Tools: Cuttlebug, MS punches, sewing machine, embossing folders - floral fantasy, snowflake, d'vine swirl
Thanks for looking x

Non Traditional Christmas

2010-12-15T10:26:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today's card features a non traditional christmas colour combo....

For my card I have used Christmas Eve Tilda from the Magnolia So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. For the background I have sponged the edges with weathered wood distress ink and have stamped the Silent Night background from the Magnolia Santa Collection 2008. The DP is from Bo Bunny and the tag was cut with a Magnolia Doo Hickey die and stamped with the silent night background. I finished the card off with some ribbon, a ribbon slider, some pearls and a little glossy accents on the present and the ribbons in her hair.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and lilac card, Bo bunny
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Eve Tilda - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009, Silent Night background - Santa Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, V12, V17, YG11, YG03, YG06, W1, W3, W5, W7, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, 0. Distress inks - weathered wood
Embellishments: Ribbon, ribbon slider, pearls, glossy accents
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, TH blending tool, Doo Hickey tag die
Thanks for looking x

And the winner is......

2010-12-05T09:47:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, just a quick post to announce the winner of day 3 of the Magnolia Advent Calendar.......

The lucky winner is JANET........

Well done hun, please can you e-mail me (liza.carruthers@yahoo.com) your address so Magnolia can get your prize sent off to you.

Magnolia Advent Calendar Day 3

2010-12-03T10:40:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, I am the day three host for Magnolia's advent calendar and each day we have a secret Magnolia prize up for grabs. The card I have to show you today features my favourite stamp from this year's christmas collection......

For my card I have used Secret Tilda from the Magnolia Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from Bo Bunny and the sentiment from cats life press. I have finished off with some ribbon, jewels and a christmas tree charm.

To be in with a chance to win, please leave a comment below....good luck!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Green, lilac and white card, Bo Bunny
Stamps: Magnolia - Secret Tilda - Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010, Sentiment - Cats Life Press
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, YG11, YG03, YG06, E53, E25, E29, V12, V17, C1, C3, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, charm
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking. x

Magnolia Advent Calendar

2010-12-01T21:14:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone, Magnolia have a new look inspirations blog and to celebrate they are hosting an advent calendar with a prize up for grabs each day in December. The first day starts at the Magnolia blog and for all of the other days you will be directed to one of the design team blogs for a chance to win, so to take a look at the new blog, click HERE.

Thanks for stopping by.

Liza x

Tilda with Jolly Wreath

2010-11-12T11:43:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, For my card today I have used Tilda with Jolly Wreath from the Magnolia So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009.

My image is coloured with copics and I have added loads of bling to the image with various different colours of stickles and some glossy accents. My DP is from echo park and the ribbon is one of my Florida purchases. The punched border is done with an MS punch and the jewels are fom my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, Echo park DP
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Jolly Wreath - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E21, E31, E25, E29, G21, G94, G99, R22, R27, R29, R59, B00, B32, B24, B39, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, glossy accents, stickles - icicle, silver, christmas red, waterfall
Tools: MS punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Christmas Eve Tilda

2010-11-05T11:00:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today's card features one of my favourite Magnolia stamps..... Christmas Eve Tilda from the Magnolia So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009. I love this stamp as I love the way that it can be used all year round for a variety of different occassions..... so versatile!!!

I have coloured my image with distress inks, the background has been inked with antique linen and vintage photo and I have stamped the Old Valentine Letter from the Magnoia Valentine Collection 2009 in vintage photo ink too.

All the DPs are from Papermania and each one has been inked with antique linen and edged with walnut stain inks. The punched edge was done with an MS punch that was one of my new purchases from when we were in Florida and the ribbon and pearls are from my stash. The sentiment is from WOJ, the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and I punched out the little branches with my leone em punch.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Ivory pearlescent card, PM - Exquisite Collection
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Eve Tilda - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009, Old Valentine Letter - Valentine Collection 2009, Sentiment - WOJ
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, antique linen, walnut stain, vintage photo, black soot. Gold gel pen
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon, pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, leone em punch, MS punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

CAS Christmas

2010-10-30T16:01:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, the card I have made today is certainly the quickest card I have ever made! My fellow cupcakes and I have a challenge among ourselves and this month the theme is CAS christmas. Well this couldn't have come at a better time as I vowed that this year I would try and come up with a design that would be quick for me to do so I wouldn't be frantically making christmas cards at the last minute.

Well I love doing CAS cards but I always colour an image and at least one piece of DP slips its way into the design, but I was determind to try something else. I don't have many just stamping stamps.... you know the kind I mean where you just stamp the image and its done.... mine are mostly stamp an image and colour it in types.... but I hunted through my Magnolias and found two snowflakes and a sentiment..... perfect!....but what to do with them........

....well as always I always find so much inspiration from my fellow bloggers and I just LOVE the cards that Sarita at Little Princess Cards produces....if you haven't been there check out her blog it is just fantastic! So filled with ideas this is what I made.....

I think it looks a little better in real life as it is a bit of a dull day today and my picture hasn't turned out too well.... but I'm really pleased with how the card turned out. I might just try and do a few more CAS cards in the future.... I think I have the bug!!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card
Stamps: Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties
Thanks for looking x

I'm Back with Hugs!

2010-10-27T17:59:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, I am back from my hols in Florida. We had such a great time but I think I left my mojo in the states as it has taken me ages to get back into the swing of it again. However this week I managed to pick up a copic and use some of the new stash I bought while I was away.

For my card I have used Tilda Wants a Hug from the Magnolia Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010 and I have coloured her with copics...... although having been away for a while and out of practice I had to paper piece the dress to hide a bad colour choice and naff colouring!!!! The DP is from K & Co and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash. The flourish die cut was cut with a Marianne Creatables die and I stitched around the edges of all the elements with my sewing machine.

I know that technically this is a christmas stamp but I have added two little star shaped jewels to her hair and I hope the holly leaves aren't too obvious!!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Green and ivory card, K & Co - Small Wonders Girl
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Wants a Hug - Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, Y21, YR23, E31, E35, E50, E51, E53, RV000, YG03, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Jewels, ribbon, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine, Marianne creatables die, cuttlebug
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Cherries

2010-10-04T11:00:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, today my card features a new stamp from the Magnolia Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010

For my card I have used Tilda with Cherries and she is coloured with copics. The DPs were provided by Magnolia and I have used my MS trellis punch for the border. I have finished off with some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card, DP provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Cherries - Cozy Family Autumn Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, Y21, YR23, E33, RV000, R32, R35, R27, R46, R59, E53, E57, YG03, G21, YG67, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Corner rounder punch, MS trellis punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Waiting Tilda

2010-09-15T17:14:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today I have a card to show you that features Waiting Tilda from the Magnolia Winter Collection 2008

Tilda is coloured with copics, cut out and popped up on foam pads. The DPs are from Basic Grey, the gorgeous die cut doily has been cut with a Creatables die as is the panel that my ribbon has been threaded through. The pins, ribbon and jewels are all from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White, pink and blue card, Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses
Stamps: Magnolia - Waiting Tilda - Winter Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, R81, R85, E53, E25, E29, E51, E57, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, pins
Tools: Sewing machine, creatables dies
Thanks for looking x

Acetate Card

2010-08-16T09:28:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today I have an acetate card to show you. I have wanted to make an acetate card for ages now and a few weeks ago my DT teamie over on the CCC blog set the theme of acetate but unfortunately I was ill that week and couldn't take part... so today, here we are with my very first acetate card!!! I really love how it has turned out although I have to say it was a bit difficult to photograph and you can see the tiny little bits of fluff or whatever on the acetate....very annoying!!

So, for my card I have used Spooky Tilda and cut her out so the broom wasn't showing - a great way to use the stamp for other occasions. She is coloured with copics, popped up on foam pads and mounted onto a die cut nestie that has been embossed with my d'vine swirl folder. The DP is from Imaginisce, the flowers are from wild orchid and the jewels and ribbon are from my stash.

For the inside I have used Sweet Tilda on the left and Bridesmaid Tilda on the right. The layout and everything on the left side is the same as the front except that I haven't used the flowers and I have used a ribbon slider instead of a bow so that the inside wasn't too bulky. The right had side is just simple, I stamped Tilda straight onto the card along with the sentiment that is from Crafty Sentiments.

Finally, I just used a stamp from WOJ on the back... kept it CAS!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Acetate, white and pink card, Imaginisce
Stamps: Magnolia - So Spooky Tilda - So Spooky Collection 2009, Sweet Tilda - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010, Bridesmaid Tilda - Wedding Collection 2010, Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments, Created with Love and Care Stamp - WOJ
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, R81, R85, E31, E33, E35, E50, E25, Y11, Y17, YR23, Y21, YG03, G21, YG67, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Flowers and ribbon slider from Wild Orchid, jewels, ribbon, brads, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, d'vine swirl folder, nesties, leone em branch punch
Thanks for looking x

Tilda with Tulips

2010-08-09T20:20:00.000+02:00

Hi everyone, today my card features Tilda with Tulips from the Magnolia Easter Collection 2009

I have coloured her with copics, cute her out and popped her up on foam pads to add dimension to the card. The BG papers were on my desk so lazy me used them on this card too! The punched edge that you can see is the bottom edge of my MS trellis punch and I finished off with ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card, Basic Grey - Sugared
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Tulips - Easter Collection 2009, Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E50, E31, E25, R81, R85, YG11, YG03, G21, YG67, YR20, YR23, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: MS trellis punch, sewing machine, cuttlebug, nesties, d'vine swirl folder
Thanks for looking x

A bit of Distressing!

2010-08-05T09:48:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today my card features the ever so cute Tilda with Birdcage from the Magnolia Pet Collection 2009. This card was originally made for a challenge with a theme of distressing....it was certainly a challenge for me!

Well, distressing is a nightmare for me and although I can't bring myself to rip and rough up my papers, I can manage a bit of inking! Since I got my copics at christmas my distress inks have been thoroughtly neglected but I have dusted them off and used them to colour Tilda. My DP is from Basic grey and I have distressed each element with antique linen and edged with vintage photo. I really love how this card turned out.... I'll have to get my inks out a bit more!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Cream and pink card, Basic Grey - Sugared
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Birdcage - Pet Collection 2009
Colouring: Distress inks - antique linen, walnut stain, black soot, vintage photo, peeled paint, worn lipstick, tattered rose, faded jeans, weathered wood
Embellishments: Ribbon, pearls
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Christmas Party Tilda

2010-07-29T09:00:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, my card today features Christmas Party Tilda from the Magnolia So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009.

I have coloured Tilda with copics and embellished with stickles. My lush DP is from fancy pants and the sentiment is from WOJ. Instead of cutting my card quite close to the image I decided to leave it larger to give more focus to Tilda and I quite like the look! Of course, with a larger image I kept the layout very simple and I embellished with jewels and ribbon from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Black and white card, Fancy Pants
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Party Tilda - So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009, Sentiment - WOJ
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, B32, B23, B24, B39, E21, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, stickles
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Romantic Tilda

2010-07-03T13:42:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, the card I have to show you today is my final Magnolia DT card featuring their Wedding Collection 2010 stamps. I am entering this card for this week's Papertake challenge that has a theme of stitches and Totally Papercrafts Challenge 23 has a theme of girly.

For my card I have used Romantic Tilda and the Spring Lamp Post from the Magnolia Wedding Collection 2010 and they are coloured with copics. The DP, ribbon and flowers were all in my Magnolia DT kit and the jewels are from my stash. I kept the layout of this card very simple as the DP is so pretty I just didn't want to cover it up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Romantic Tilda and Spring Lamp Post - Wedding Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, R22, R27, E50, E51, E53, Y21, YR23, E33, YG03, G21, YG67, BG10, C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers,
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 97

2010-06-28T12:54:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 97 we have a sketch to follow that was designed by me! This week we are sponsored by Limited Runs and they are giving us the fab prize of the winners choice of three digi stamps. I am also entering this card into the following challenges; Stamp with Fun Challenge 65 has a theme of birthdays and this week's Simon Says Stamp Challenge has a theme of friends - I think the two Tildas look like friends!

This is another commission card, I have a few to make for this little girl so you will probably see the name Ellie popping up a couple of more times! I have used two Tilda's from last year's Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and they are coloured with copics.The "loves me" sentiment is also from the same collection and the other one is computer generated. The DPs are from K & Co, the flowers are primas and the ribbon, jewels and charm are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and green card, K & Co - Daisy
Stamps: Magnolia - Summer Tilda, Loves Me Tilda and Loves Me Sentiment - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, E33, Y21, YR23, Y11, Y17, B93, B95, B97, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, charm, flowers, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, nesties, d'vine swirl folder, paisley folder
Thanks for looking x

The Happy Couple

2010-06-25T11:15:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, today I have another DT card to show you featuring new stamps from the Magnolia Wedding Collection 2010. I am entering this card into Secret Crafter Challenge 88 where they have a wedding theme.

For my card I have used the Wedding Background and the Bride and Groom stamp from the new Magnolia Wedding Collection 2010 and I have coloured them with copics. The DP, ribbon and flowers were all provided in my DT kit by Magnolia and the jewels are from my stash. I finished off with some silver and blue stickles and I have stitched around each of the elements.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and blue card, DP provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Bride with Tiara and Groom and Wedding Background- Wedding Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, E50, E51, E53, E21, E33, E35, E37, E57, Y21, YR23, Y11, Y17, B00, BG10, B32, B23, B24, B39, YG03, G21, YG67, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing Machine
Thanks for looking x

CCT Challenge 117 & Totally Gorjuss Challenge 35

2010-06-22T21:09:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today my card is a Magnolia DT card featuring a stamp from their Wedding collection 2010. I have followed the sketch from Cute Card Thursday Challenge 117, and I am also entering my card for Totally Gorjuss Challenge 35 where they have a theme of sugar and spice - I have interpreted this by the sweet image and the spicy colours!

For my card I have used Bridesmaid Tilda from the Magnolia Wedding Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. I love this stamp as she is so versatile and I can see her being used time and time again! My DPs are from Basic Grey and the lace was in my DT kit.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, Basic Grey - Lemonade
Stamps: Magnolia - Bridesmaid Tilda - Wedding Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, R32, R35, R37, E33, E35, E37, E29, BG01, BG09, Y11, Y21, YR23, YG03, G21, YG67, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0
Embellishments: Lace, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Strawberries and Cream

2010-06-21T11:16:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, over on Cupcake Challenge 96 we have a theme of strawberries and cream and this week we are sponsored by Digi Doodle Shop who are giving us a $10 gift voucher as a prize. I am also entering this card into the following challenges; I have followed the skecth from Friday Sketchers Challenge 107, Just Magnolia Week 60 has a theme of garden, Magnolia Down Under Challenge 51 has a theme of embossing, Stamp Something has a theme of summer, Charisma Cardz Challenge 24 has a theme of bling and finally this week's Papertake Challenge has a theme of ice cream flavours (yum!)

For my card I have used Sweet Tilda from the Magnolia Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics, cut out and popped up on foam pads. My DP is from doodlebug and I must make a mental note to myself that the next time I buy a sheet of 12 x 12 DP.... make sure that I buy at least one other one that will co-ordinate with it!!!! I have used my MS trellis punch for the scalloped edge and stitched around all the elements as usual. I have finished off with some American crafts ribbon and jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, Doodlebug
Stamps: Magnolia - Sweet Tilda - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E02, E11, R20, E33, E35, E37, E08, RV000, RV02, RV04, C1, C3, C5, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, d'vine swirl folder, MS trellis punch, sewing machine
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 94

2010-06-07T16:19:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, for Cupcake Challenge 94 we have a theme of dazzle us and we would like to see some bling, glitter or other shiny stuff on your cards. This week we are sponsored once again by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are giving us a fabulous prize of a $20 gift voucher plus free shipping. I am also entering this card for Charisma Cardz Challenge 22 where they have a theme of flowers.

For my card I used the gorgeous Magnolia stamp Jam Tilda from the A Little Yummy For Your Tummy Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The sentiment is from the Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and I masked part of it off as I didn't want the strawberry or all of the text to appear. My DP is from Papermania and I used my MS trellis punch for the punched panel. I finished off with some flowers, jewels, ribbon and a charm.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White, pink and blue card, Papermania - Blueberry Hill
Stamps: Magnolia - Jam Tilda - A Little Yummy For Your Tummy Collection 2009. Sentiment - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009.
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E33, E35, E37, E29, RV000, RV02, B23, B32, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Jewels coloured with RV04. Inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon, charm, brads, jewels
Tools: MS trellis punch, leone em branch punch, cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

Cupcake 92 and More

2010-05-24T10:16:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well, I had a fantastic time with my family but sadly they returned to the UK at the weekend. I am now soooo behind with everything but I am slowly getting back on track! My card today is for Cupcake Challenge 92 where we have a theme of black, grey and one colour of your choice. I am also entering this card into several other challenges; this week's Papertake has a theme of flowers, Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 104 has a theme of cute and girly, Creative Inspirations Challenge 61 has a theme of card for a child, ABC.....U has a theme of unused stash - mine is the DP, I have had it sitting around for ages, Charisma Cards Challenge 20 has a theme of 3D, Stamp Something has a theme of two of something, Totally Gorjuss Challenge 31 has a theme of bling and finally I have used the sketch from Friday Sketchers Challenge 103.

For my card I have used the ever so cute Loves Me Tilda from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics, cut out and raised up on foam pads. The DP is from my stash, sorry I don't know the name, and I have used my swiss dots folder for the embossing. To embellish I used prima flowers, ribbon and I coloured the red jewels with a copic so they would all match.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Black, white and red card. DP from my stash
Stamps: Magnolia - Loves Me Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, R27, R29, R59, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, flowers
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, nesties, MS doily lace punch, Leone em branch punch
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Ch 89, Totally Gorjuss Ch 28 & Sketch Saturday CH 101

2010-05-03T09:37:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 89 we have a recipe for you which is all the 3's - we would like you to use 3 flowers, 3 papers and 3 ribbons. This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and we have the wonderful prize of a $20 gift certificate plus free shipping. I am also entering this card into the following challenges; Totally Gorjuss Challenge 28 has a theme of stitching and I have followed the sketch from this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge.

For my card I have used another stamped image that was sent to me by a blogging friend and I have adapted So Spooky Tilda from the Magnolia So Spooky Collection 2009 by cutting her out and cutting away her broom. She is coloured with copics and my DP is from K & Co. All the flowers etc are from my stash and I have stitched around all of the elements.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and green card. K & Co - Daisy
Stamps: Magnolia -So Spooky Tilda - So Spooky Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, C1, C3, C5, Y21, YR23, E33, E35, E37, YG11, G21, YG67, 0
Embellishments:Ribbon, flowers, jewels, brads, spacer
Tools:Sewing machine, cuttlebug, nesties, MS doily lace punch, leone em branch punch
Thanks for looking x

Sweet Summer Tilda

2010-04-23T15:05:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, sorry about the lack of posts this week, I have been chasing my tail a bit lately but I think I am caught up with things now.... well just about anyway!!! The card I have to show you was sent to a fellow blogger for her birthday, I know she has received it now so I can show it here too! I am entering into three challenges; Just Magnolia Challenge 52 has a theme of anything goes, and both Creative Card Crew Challenge 48 and Spoon Full of Sugar challenge 100 have a theme of birthday cards.

For my card I have used the very sweet Summer Tilda from Magnolia's Lazy Summer Days Collection and she is coloured with copics. The DP is from papermania and I have stitched around all the elements. Finally, the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and blue card, Papermania - blueberry hill
Stamps: Magnolia - Summer Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, Y21, YR23, E33, RV10, RV21, RV23, RV29, B00, BG10, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W7, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

Cupcake 87

2010-04-19T11:31:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 87 we have a theme of red and white and we are sponsored this week by KLM Digi Stamps. I am also entering this card into the following challenges; Copic Creations Challenge 26 has a theme of black hair, this week's Papertake has a theme of cute, Quixotic Challenge 21 has a theme of metal, Cute Card Thurday Challenge 108 has a theme of touchy feely and finally Winter Wonderland has a theme of embossing.

So.....I have made my first christmas card of the year. I always seem to leave them until the last minute so I have made a start early this year! I have used this gorgeous Magnolia image that I received from a blog bud and she is coloured with copics. My DP is from basic grey and I have used my snowflake folder for the embossing. The ribbon, flower, spacer, and brad are all from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Under Mistletoe - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 Sentiment - studio g
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, R27, R29, R59, W1, W3, W7, 0, E21, E33, G94, G99. Inksenntials pen for highlights.
Embellishments: Flower, brad, spacer, ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, sewing machine, nesties, MS snowflake punch, leone em branch punch

Thanks for looking x

My Published Card

2010-04-04T18:54:00.002+02:00

Hello everyone, the card I have to show you today was one of the cards that I had published in the second Magnolia Ink magazine. It fits perfectly with two challenges; Simon Says Stamp has a theme of distressing and Creative Card Crew Challenge 47 has a theme of vintage/aged.

Well, I really struggle to achieve a distressed look well, but when I reveived the DT kit for the magazine, it just said "distress" to me so I gave it my best shot and I was pretty pleased with how my cards turned out in the end. The stamp is an older Magnolia stamp from the Spring 2007 Valentine and Congratulations Collection and it is coloured with distress inks and highlighted with stickles. I have stamped all the edges of each element with different flourish stamps, also from Magnolia, and I have also distressed them with antique linen distress ink. I have used the Magnolia Old Valentine Letter stamp from the Valentine Collection 2009 to add some detail to a piece of card and also distressed it with antique linen.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia
Colouring: Distress inks
Embellishments: Roses, stickles, heart, ribbon, pearls
Tools: Ink applicator tool, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Bunny Tilda

2010-03-29T11:29:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 84 we have a theme of Spring/Easter and lots of chocolate and our fabulous sponsor is Sunshine Stamps. This card is also a Magnolia DT card and I am also entering it into the following challenges; Magnolia Down Under Challenge 39 has a theme of stitching, Cute Card Thursday Challenge 105 has a theme of dimension, Charisma Cardz Challenge 12 has a theme of spring, Simon Says challenge this week is easter/spring + glimmer and finally I have followed the sketch from this week's Papertake Challenge.

For my card I have used Bunny Tilda from the Magnolia Hoppy Easter Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. My chocolate element for cupcake is the chocolate rabbit and I have made a matching tag.

The DP is from the Magnolia Some Bunny Loves You Collection 2010 and the paper lace, ribbon and rose were all provided in my DT kit from magnolia. I have added some stickles to the rose to bling it up a bit and I have finished off with some jewels.

Finally, a close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Bunny Tilda - Hoppy Easter Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, Y21, YR23, E33, BG10, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W7, 0. Inkssential pen for highlights.
Embellishments: Ribbon, flower, lace, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 51

2010-03-21T13:01:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Stamptacular Challenge 51 we have a theme of Scene it where we would like you to create a scene of some sort. This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp who are giving us the fabulous prize of a $25 gift certificate plus free shipping.

For my card I have used Chicken Tilda and the Three Egg background stamp from the new Magnolia Hoppy Easter Collection 2010. I added the butterfly with my multiliner and the image is coloured with copics. The DP is from the Magnolia Some Bunny Loves You Collection 2010 and all the embellishments were in my DT kit from Magnolia.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Chicken Tilda - Hoppy Easter Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E33, E35, E37, E29, E50, E51, E53, YR00, YR02, YR04, Y11, Y17, B00, B05, BG10, YG03, G21, YG67, C1, C3, C5, C7, 0
Embellishments: Flowers, leaves, ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, MS doily lace punch

Thanks for looking x

Tilda Painting Egg

2010-03-20T22:59:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today's card is for a bunch of challenges and it is also a Magnolia DT card. The challenges I am entering it for are; Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 95, Roses on paper Challenge 33 and Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge 35 all have a theme of easter, Creative Card Crew Challenge 46 has a theme of dotty, this week's Papertake challenge has a theme of lemon and lilac, Secret Crafter Challenge 75 has a theme of spring, Totally Gorjuss Challenge 22 has a theme of ribbon and finally I have used this month's sketch from Magnolia-licious.

I have used Tilda Painting Egg from the new Magnolia Hoppy Easter Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. The DP, glittery cardstock and embellishments were all provided by Magnolia. I have used my swiss dots folder for the embossing.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Painting Egg - Hoppy Easter Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, Y21, YR23, E33, E35, E37, E21, E50, E51, E53, V12, V17, BG10, W1, W3, W7, C1, C3, C5, O. Inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, feather, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, swiss dots folder, MS doily lace punch

Thanks for looking x

Tilda Writing Diary

2010-03-18T00:13:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have a Magnolia DT card to show you and I am also entering it for the following challenges; Magnolia Down Under Challenge 37 has a theme of birthdays and Copic Creations Challenge 24 has a theme of "use your favourite technique" well my favourite is so hard to choose but I have used skin tones, black, colour your own embellishements and feather blending.

For my card I have used Tilda Writing Diary from the Magnolia Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and I have coloured her with copics and added stickles to her dress. I have used some feather blending on the feather of all things! but I'm not sure how well it will show up in the photo. All the supplies, apart from the jewels which I coloured black with a copic marker, were provided in my Magnolia DT kit.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Writing Diary - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E51, R20, BG10, BG23, BG15, E50, Y17, E53, E43, W1, W5, W7, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, flowers, jewels
Tools: Sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 50

2010-03-14T14:45:00.001+01:00

Hi folks, this is just a super quick post from me today..... we are doing some serious work in the garden and I have just popped in for a 5 minute break. This week for Stamptacular Challenge 50 we have a fabulous sketch to follow and we are sponsored by our very own Aud Kirsten.

For my card I have used Tilda Writing Diary from the Magnolia Right Through my Heart Collection 2010 and she is coloured with copics. All the supplies for my card have been provided by Magnolia.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Writing Diary - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11. R20, E43, E47, E49, YR00, YR02, YR04, YR07, C1, C3, C5, E50, E51, E53, B00, B05, 0
Embellishments: Jewels, roses
Tools: Sewing machine, cuttlebug, nesties, MS doily lace punch

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 49

2010-03-07T12:55:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Stamptacular Challenge 49 we have a theme of "You, me and baby makes three" and we would like to see cards or projects for a new baby. This week we are sponsored by Magnolia Down Under and they are giving us the fabulous prize of Ladybug Tilda from the Raising the Ceiling and Right Through my Heart Collection 2010.

This week I have made a matching card and gift bag set and I have used Bunny Tilda from the new Hoppy Easter Collection 2010. She is just the cutest and I think perfect for use on an easter card or a new baby card.

I have coloured her with copics and hightlighted her cheeks with my inkssentials pen. The DP I have used is a download and I have stitched around all the elements with my sewing machine. The ribbon and jewels are from my stash and the sentiment is computer generated.

For my gift bag I have altered a brown paper bag, very easy and so effective! I have co-ordinated everything so it matches my card.

This is an image of the back of the bag, the sentiment is computer generated. The rest of the DT have made some awesome cards and projects, so pop on over and join in.

Also, we have another Stamptacular Blog hop on March 28th. It promises to be loads of fun and there are many prizes along the way, so mark up the date on your calendar!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, DP is a download
Stamps: Magnolia - Bunny Tilda - Hoppy Easter Collection 2010
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, Y21, YR23, E33, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W7, BG10, 0
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Sewing maching, MS doily lace punch, cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

Round and Round

2010-03-01T08:55:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today over on Cupcake Challenge 80 we have a theme of round and round where we would like to see circles on your creations. This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are giving us a prize of a $20 gift certificate + free shipping. This is also a DT card for Magnolia and I am also entering it into the following challenges; Secret Crafter Challenge 72 which has a theme of stitching, Cute Card Thursday Challenge 101 where the theme is ribbon and Just Magnolia that has a birthday theme this week.

For my card I have used Tilda Writing Diary from the Magnolia Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and for the background I have used Old Valentine Letter from the Valentine Collection 2009. I have coloured Tilda with copics and cute her out with circle nesties. The DP and flower were in my DT kit from Magnolia and the ribbon, brad, spacer and jewels are from my stash.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card, DP from Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda Writing Diary - Right Through My Heart Collection 2010 and Old Valentine Letter - Valentine Collection 2009
Colouring: Copics - E00, E51, R20, C1, C3, C5, 0, R32, R35, Y21, YR23, E33, RV10, RV21, RV23, E43, E50, E53. Inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Flower, brad, spacer, jewels, ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine, Leone em branch punch

Thanks for looking x

My Published Card

2010-01-21T11:00:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, to show you today I have my card that was published in the first Magnolia Ink Magazine. The second one is about to hit the shops and it will be packed full of great cards and ideas, so make sure you order one. I am also entering this card for four challenges; Roses on Paper Challenge 29 and Fuss and Fancy Challenge 2 both have a theme of winter, Secret Crafter Challenge 66 has a theme of music - I have used a music background, and a Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 87 has a theme of layering.

For my card all of my supplies were provided by Magnolia. The stamps are Tilda with Piglet from the So Jolly and Under the Mistletoe Collection 2009 and the Silent Night Background from the Santa Collection 2008. I have colored them with distress inks and I cut out the tilda and sat her on top of the music background.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All card and DP provided by Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Piglet and the Silent Night Background.
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, worn lipstick, faded jeans, vintage photo and weathered wood.
Embellishments: Ribbon, snowflakes, brad, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, cuttlebug snowflake die, MS snowflake punch, fiskars threading water punch

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 41

2010-01-10T14:37:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today on Stamptacular Challenge 41 we have a sketch to follow. We are sponsored this week by the Pixie Cottage and they have given us the fabulous prize of a $10 voucher.

For my DT card I have used Tilda with Bunch of Roses from the Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection and she is coloured with distress inks. The DPs are from K & Co and I distressed the edges with antique linen and fired brick distress inks. Finally, I finished off with some jewels.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, K & Co - Classic K
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Bunch of Roses - Chasing Butterflies Collection
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, antique linen, walnut stain, faded jeans, worn lipstick, peeled paint, weathered wood, black soot. Inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Jewels
Tools: Inkssentials ink applicator tool, inverted corner rounder punch, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Magnolia 4 in 1

2010-01-07T21:32:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, I haven't started on next years christmas cards just yet!! this is just one that I didn't get the chance to post sooner and it fits perfectly with four challenges. Firstly, I am entering it for Roses on Paper Challenge 28 where the theme is to use your favourite colouring medium - mine is copics, and the following challenges all have a theme of something new - Papertake, Cute Card Tursday Challenge 94 and Stamp Something - my something new is my Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses pad, this was the first time I used it!

The image is Tilda with Yulehat from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008 and she is coloured with copics. The paper is BG eskimo kisses and I used my snowflake folder for the embossing. I machine stitched all the edges and the flowers, ribbon, brad etc are from my stash. I used some silver stickles to bling up my flower and the sentiment is computer generated.

Finally, a close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, BG - Eskimo Kisses
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Yulehat - Christmas Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics, inksenntials pen for highlights.
Embellishments: Flowers, brad, charm, ribbon, stickles, jewel
Tools: Corner rounder punch, sewing maching, MS doily lace punch, Cuttlebug, snowflake folder

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 39

2009-12-27T13:30:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, for Stamptacular Challenge 39 we have a theme of Snowtacular and we want to see lots of snow on your cards and/or projects. We are sponsored this week by Card Art and they have given us this fabulous prize:

For my DT creations this week I have made the little set below. It is Jeff's card, a gift box and some tags for his presents, he isn't into cute and a lot of fuss so I have gone with this simple design.

Here is everything together. The papers are from pebbles inc and the stamp is from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008.

Here is a better look at the card. I have stitched around all the edges and for the snowflakes, I have punched some in navy card and some out of acetate, but the acetate ones don't show up to well in the photo!

And finally, a closer look at the box. It was a box that a necklace came in and I simply altered it.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and navy card, Pebbles inc
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Collection 2008
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels, brads
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, snowflake folder, MS snowflake punch, Fiskars border punch, sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 38

2009-12-20T17:23:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, apologies for the late post and the fact that I have been such a bad blogger this week, I'm sure you are all feeling the stress too!!! This is my DT card for Stamptacular Challenge 38 and this week we have a theme of multi-folds. We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp and they have given us the fabulous prize of a $25 voucher plus free shipping.

For my card I have used Tilda Decorating the Christmas Tree and the Christmas Tree from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008. I have coloured them with distress inks and embellished with gold stickles.

My DPs are from Basic Grey and on the inside I have used the Heart Ornament, also from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008 and some random snowflakes.

Finally, a close up

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red, white and Gold card, Basic Grey - Wassail
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Collection 2008
Colouring: Distress inks - fired brick, vintage photo, tattered rose, walnut stain, peeled paint, weathered wood and black soot. Inksenntials pen for highlights.
Embellishments: Stickles, jewels, gold tinsel twine
Tools: Water brush

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 36

2009-12-06T14:43:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today for Stamptacular Challenge 36 we have a theme of let it shine, where we want to see glitter, bling and all things shiny. We have two sponsors this week:
Emma is offering a SU punch and free shipping on SU orders over £45

And our very own Paula has put this fabulous stamp up as a prize

The DT have made some fabulous cards and projects this week, so please pop on over and join in the fun.

For my card I have used Tilda with Yulehat and she has been masked so she is sitting on the big christmas ornament, both stamps are from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008. I have coloured them with distress inks and highlighted with stickles. The DPs are from my stash and they are all glittery, but unfortunately it doesn't show up too well in the picture.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, DP from stash
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Collection 2008
Colouring: Distress inks - fired brick, tattered rose, weathered wood, walnut stain, worn lipstick, black soot.
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewel, stickles
Tools: MS snowflake punch, water brush, cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

A Christmas 3 in 1

2009-12-04T20:02:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today's card is for three challenges; Just Magnolia Week 34 has a theme of make a card for someone special - this card is for Jeff's parents, ABC has a theme of I is for Indigo and finally Stamp Something has a theme of Glitzy. Apologies for the rather strange light on the photos, the sun wasn't playing today!

For my card I have used Tilda with Wood Basket from the Magnolia Winter Collection 2008 and she is coloured with copics. The papers are all from Pebbles inc and I have used my Fiskars border punch for the edging. My glitzy element is from the stickles on her wings, the jewels I have used, the sparkly snowflake and the polar white flower soft that I have used for snow. I'm getting a bit better with my sewing machine and it has had another outing here!

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and red card, Pebbles inc
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Wood Basket - Winter Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Jewels, snowflake, stickles, flower soft
Tools: Fiskars threading water punch, sewing maching

Thanks for looking x

Just Magnolia Ch 35 & Creative Card Crew Ch 39

2009-12-01T22:19:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, today's card is for two challenges; I have followed the sketch over on Just Magnolia Challenge 35 and Creative Card Crew Challenge 39 have a theme of Christmas.

For my card I have used Tilda with wood basket from the Magnolia Winter Collection 2008 and I have coloured her with copics and added polar white flower soft for the snow and silver stickles to her wings. The papers are from pebbles ink and I have stiched around the edges with my sewing machine.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, pebbles inc
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Wood Basket - Winter Collection 2008
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Jewels, flower soft, stickles
Tools: MS Doily lace punch, cuttlebug, snowflake folder, MS snowflake punch, sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

A Pink Magnolia Christmas

2009-11-24T20:33:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today's card was made to match the gift card holder that I made in my previous post. I am entering it for four challenges; Just Magnolia Challenge 32 which has a theme of masking, Creative Card Crew Challenge 38 which has a theme of favourite things..... my favourite colour is pink, and Magnolia Down Under Challenge 27 and this week's Papertake both have a theme of Christmas.

For my card I have masked Tilda with Yulehat so she is sitting on the Big Christmas Ornament and both are from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008. My image is coloured with distress inks and embellished with silver stickles for a bit of bling! The embossing has been done using my snowflake folder and the flowers, ribbon etc are from my stash.

For the inside I have coloured Tilda once again, but this time I cut her out and popped her at the side of the greeting space. My DPs are from DCWV and the sentiment is also from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008.

As usual, a close up of my image.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card, DCWV - Rose tinted christmas
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas Collection 2008
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, worn lipstick, walnut stain, weathered wood, black soot, inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon, chain, charm, jewels brad, stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, MS snowflake punch, snowflake folder, corner rounder punch

Thanks for looking x

Gift Card Holder Tutorial

2009-11-23T10:36:00.001+01:00

Here is a quick tutorial to show you how I make my gift card holders.

Step 1: Take a piece of card measuring 25 x 10 cms and score at 5 cms and 15 cms - on the image I have marked the score lines in black so they are easier to see.

Step 2: Turn the card and score at 1 cm and 9 cms

Step 3: Cut and remove the pieces as shown in the picture and shape the remaining tabs by cutting off the corners.

Step 4: Fold along all the score lines and apply double sided tape or a strong glue of your choice to the back side of the tabs.

Step 5: Remove the backing tape, fold and adhere to form a small pocket for your gift card.

Step 6: Your basic gift card holder is complete, all you need to do now is decorate it! It will stay close on its own or you can choose to keep it closed by using a small magnet, velcro or like me, incorporate a ribbon into your design.

For my finished gift card holder the papers are from DCWV, I have used my snowflake folder for the embossing and Tilda with Yulehat is from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008.
Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 67

2009-11-23T10:17:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, Cupcake Challenge 67 has a theme of Gift Card Holder this week..... nice and useful for this time of year becasue as well as gift cards they are also useful to give money in as a gift.

I have used Tilda with Yulehat from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008 and she is coloured with distress inks. The paper is from DCWV and the embossing has been done with my snowflake folder. The ribbon she is sitting on, wraps around the back and is tied to keep it closed, although the front is heavy enough to keep closed itself I just thought the ribbon looked nice incorporated into the design.

The inside is decorated with the same DP as the front, and I have added a panel where a greeting can be written.

This week we are lucky enough to be sponsored by Soft Pencil Digital Stamps and Elizabeth has very kindly offered a $20 gift voucher to spend in their store.

The rest of the DT have made some fabulous gift card holders, so pop over and take a look. I will be posting a tutorial shortly on how I made mine, so pop back later if you are interested.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white. DCWV - Rose tinted christmas
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Yulehat - Christmas Collection 2008
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, worn lipstick, weathered wood, walnut stain
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, snowflake folder, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 34

2009-11-22T14:47:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today's card is my DT card for Stamptacular Challenge 34 where we have a theme of Nature-tacular and you have to made a card that reminds you of outside using only fall/natural colours. This week we are sponsored by Cute Stamps and Cards and take a look at the prize.....
Yes, that's right.....four Magnolia stamps....how fantastic is that!

For my card I have used Tilda with Wood Basket from the Magnolia Winter Collection 2008 and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with gold stickles. The papers were received in a DT kit from Magnolia and the flowers, spcer, brad and jewels are from my stash.

The rest of the DT have excelled themselves as usual, so pop on over and take a look.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Green and cream card
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Wood Basket - Winter Collection 2008, Sentiment - Studio G
Colouring: Copics - E00, E51, R20, 0, E21, E33, E35, E37, E29, E04, E08, C1, C3, C5, C7
Embellishments: Flowers, brad, spacer, ribbon, gold stickles and jewels
Tools: Leone em branch punch, cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

Just Magnolia Week 31

2009-11-19T16:36:00.000+01:00

Hello again, this is my second posting for today as I just realized I was about to miss the challenge! I have had this card half finished for a few days and finished it up last night, then I was just looking through some challenges and I realized there is to be a new challenge on Just Magnolia tomorrow so I thought I'd better post it! So as you must have guessed, this card is for Just Magnolia Challenge 31 where there is a fabulous sketch to follow.

I went a bit mad with the flower accessory stamps on this one...as you can see!!! lol! I have used Strawberry Tilda and the beach flowers from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection and they are coloured with copics. The DP is MME and I have used my swiss dots folder for the embossing.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and blue card, MME - Bloom and grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Strawberry Tilda and beach flowers - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Copics - 0, B00, B32, Y17, Y02, YG03, G21, YG67, B39, E51, E00, R20, E21, E33, E37, E35, G05, G02, G00, C1, C3, C5, C7
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, swiss dots folder, corner rounder punch, Fiskars threading water punch

Thanks for looking x

Merry & Bright

2009-11-14T18:13:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, my second card today is for Roses on Paper Challenge 24 that has a theme of Christmas, Cute Card Thursday Challenge 86 which has a theme of Glitter and also Charisma Cards Challenge 45 that has a theme of Merry & Bright.

I have used Tilda with Yulehat from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008 and the large present she is sitting on is from the Santa Collection 2008. Both are coloured with distress inks and I have highlighted the present with loads of silver stickles. The ribbon and DPs are from my stash, sorry I don't know the name of them.

Finally, my usual close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, DPs from stash
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas and Santa Collections 2008
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, worn lipstick, fired brick, walnut stain, weathered wood, black soot, inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Water brush, cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

MDU Challenge 26 & Copic Creations Challenge 15

2009-11-14T12:00:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, this card is for Magnolia Down Under Challenge 26 where they have a fab sketch to follow and Copic Creations Challenge 15 where you have to colour red hair.... a new one for me!

For my card I have used Tilda with Birdcage from the Magnolia Pet Collection and I have coloured her with copics. It was quite strange colouring her hair red as I usually do brown hair, but I really liked the end result. My DPs are from Basic Grey, my MS doily lace punch made an appearance again and the flowers, charm, jewels etc are from my stash.

As usual, my close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, Basic Grey - Sugared
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Birdcage - Pet Collection
Colouring: Copics - E21, E37, E08, R20, E00, E51, R21, R23, RV10, C1, C3, C5, C7, 0, Y06, G02, G05, E33, E35, E37
Embellishments: Flowers, chain, charm, PM pearl brad, jewels
Tools: MS doily lace punch, cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

Secret Crafter Challenge 57

2009-11-13T12:11:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today's card is for Secret Crafter Challenge 57 where the theme is to make an easel card. Well easel cards are my total favourite at the moment, so I don't need an excuse to whip one up! lol!

I have used Tilda with Bike from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection and I have coloured her with copics. The DP is basic Grey Lemonade and I have used my MS doily lace punch for the border detail. I have also embossed a panel with my d'vine swirl folder but you can't see it on the picture as it is behind the propped up element of the card.

Finally, my usual close up

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and White card, Basic Grey - Lemonade
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Bike - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, button, jewels
Tools: MS doily lace punch, nesties, cuttlebug, d'vine swirl folder

Thanks for looking x

Quixotic Challenge 1

2009-11-06T20:13:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today's card is for the very first challenge on the Quixotic Challenge blog and they have a theme of birthdays...nice and easy!

I have done another easel card.... I just love these, they are so easy to do but I think they look so effective and it is a bit of a change from a normal fold! I have used Tilda with Ice Cream from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection and she is coloured with copics and highlighted with stickles. My DP is Basic Grey Lemonade and I think these are my favourite papers at the moment!

I have taken another picture so you can see it from a different angle. I used my MS doily lace punch for the middle panel and I finished off with some jewels.

Finally, my usual close up!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and White card, Basic Grey - Lemonade
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Ice Cream - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Copics - E00, E51, R20, E21, E33, E35, E29, C1, 0, BG01, BG09, RV02, RV04, RV10, G00. Inkssentials pen for highlights.
Embellishments: Jewels, ribbon, stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug, Nesties, MS Doily Lace punch

Thanks for looking x

A Tilda 3 in 1

2009-11-05T19:31:00.001+01:00

Helloe everyone, my card for today covers three challenges; Creative Card Crew Challenge 35 which has a theme of ribbons and gems, My Time to Craft Challenge 84 which has a theme of scallops and finally Magnolia Down Under Challenge 25 which has a theme of distressing.

I'm not to happy with how this card turned out and I just couldn't put my finger on it.... then I realised that I hadn't matted my centre panel.... I must have been having a brainless moment!!!.... never mind. My image is from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection and it is coloured with copics. The papers are MME and I have distress all the edges with spiced marmalade distress ink - I'm not good at tearing and roughing things up, but I can manage distressing with ink....but only just!!!

Finally, my usual close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Green and cream card, MME - Bloom and Grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Strawberry Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Copics, Spiced Marmalade Distress ink for the edges, Inkssential pen for highlights
Embellishments: Ribbon and Jewels
Tools: Fiskars threading water punch, Cuttlebug, Paisley folder, TH inking tool

Thanks for looking x

Sneak Peek - So Jolly Collection 2009 & a Reminder

2009-11-03T15:10:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, this is just a quick reminder to let you know that today is the last day for ordering the Stamp Club Winter & Christmas Collection 2009.

Also, this is a little sneak peek from the So Jolly collection....isn't she sweet. The So Jolly, Under the Mistletoe and So Snowy Collections will be available soon.

Snowflake Tildas

2009-10-30T20:56:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have another card that covers three challenges; Just Magnolia has a monochrome theme this week, Simon Says Stamp has a sparkly theme, and finally Creative Card Crew Challenge 34 has a theme of snowflakes.

For my card I have used Tilda with Yulehat and Big Christmas Ornament from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008 and they are coloured with distress inks and hightlighted with loads of silver stickles to give some sparkle. The sentiment is from studio g and the papers and flowers are from my stash. It obviously doesn't show on here, but the paper is flocked and the snowflakes are so soft to the touch.... it broke my heart to cut the paper!!!

I have included another card in this post too as they are both very similar. On the second card the large present Tilda is sitting on is from the Magnolia Santa Collection 2008.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and White card, DPs from stash
Stamps: Magnolia - Christmas & Santa Collections 2008
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, worn lipstick, weathered wood, broken china, walnut stain, vintage photo. inkssential pen for highlights
Embellishments: Flowers, charms, chain, stickles, PM pearl brads
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, snowflake folder, corner rounder punch, MS snowflake punch, Fiskars threading water punch, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Stamp Something - Halloween

2009-10-28T16:18:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, today I have my final halloween card to show you. I am entering it for the Stamp Something challenge that has a theme of halloween and it is my final Magnolia DT card using the So Spooky Collection that is available to buy here.

I have used Mummy Edwin from the Magnolia So Spooky Collection and I think he is so cute (and easy to colour!!!), I have also used the "Halloween" sentiment and the spooky fence. I coloured my image with copics (I am so loving these!) and all the lush DPs are from the Magnolia So Spooky designer paper collection.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Black and white card, DP Magnolia
Stamps: All Magnolia - So Spooky Collection
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Fiskars threading water punch

Thanks for looking x

Copic Colour Challenge 36 & ABC....F

2009-10-27T12:06:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, my card today is for Copic Colour Challenge 36 that has colours of G99, V17 and YR68 and ABC which has a theme of F for Flying. This card is also a Magnolia DT card, the stamps are from the So Spooky Collection and they can all be purchased here.

The Magnolia image is Flying Witch Tilda from the So Spooky Collection and she is coloured with copics. I have used G99 and V17 but I don't have YR68 so I used a substitute orange instead. I have also used the Hell Broth image and the "When the world" sentiment. All the DPs are from the Magnolia So Spooky Collection of patterned papers and the embellishments came in my DT kit.

Finally, a close up. I deicded to try and do an edge around her to make her stand out a bit.... I'm not too sure about it!!

Supplies
Card/Paper: All from Magnolia
Stamps: All from Magnolia So Spooky Collection
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, Flowers, Jewels
Tools: Leone em punch

Thanks for looking x

Papertake 26 & Magnolia-licious CAS

2009-10-26T19:37:00.000+01:00

Hello again, not often I post twice in one day!! I needed to make a few quick and easy cards and the sketch this week over on Papertake was perfect for the job. Magnolia-licious are also doing a CAS blog hop so I am popping these cards in there too!

For my card I used Summer Tilda from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection and I have coloured her with copics.... I still need loads of practice but I'm starting to get the hang of them! The papers are from basic grey and I have used my swiss dots folder for the embossing. The ribbon and jewels are from my stash.

As you can see I have made four CAS cards. The pink one and the yellow one both follow the Papertake sketch and the other two are just simple layouts. I paper pieced the trousers on the yellow one (not sure if you can really tell on the photo), as I started off with the intentions of colouring them pale yellow but they turned into this awful bright yellow that hurt your eyes when you looked at it!!! lol!!! So I turned to trusty paper piecing to cover up my mess!! lol!

Finally a close up of my pink Tilda.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink (Basic Grey - Lemonade), Yellow (from my stash), Blue and Purple (PM)
Stamps: Magnolia - Summer Tilda - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Copics, Silver gel pen for the buttons
Embellishments: Ribbon, Jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, swiss dots folder

Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Challenge 63 & Winter Wonderland Challenge 22

2009-10-26T09:47:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, this week on Cupcake Challenge 63 we have a fabulous sketch to follow. We are also sponsored by Quixotic Paperie who have put up a £10 gift voucher as a prize. I am also entering this card into Winter Wonderland Challenge 22 that has an open theme.

For my card I have used Tilda with Yulehat from the Magnolia Christmas Collection 2008 and I have coloured her with distress inks. The papers are from DCWV and I have used my snowflake folder for the embossing.

Finally, a close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, DCWV
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Yulehat - Christmas 2008 Collection
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, worn lipstick, vintage photo and weathered wood. Inkssential pen for highlights
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, snowflake embossing folder, MS Snowflake punch, Fiskars threading water punch, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Just Magnolia Week 28 & Oct Magnolia-licious

2009-10-24T18:42:00.000+02:00

Hello everyone, this card is for Just Magnolia Challenge 28 where there is a fabulous sketch to follow and I am also entering it into this month's Magnolia-licious challenge where you have to make an easel fold card. I have seen loads of these around when I have been blog hopping and I just had to have a go at one!

Sorry for my wonky picture! the card is straight I promise!!!!! I have used Tilda with Birdcage from the Magnolia Pet Collection and she has been coloured with copics. The papers are MME bloom and grow and my embossed panel has been done with my paisley embossing folder. The flower, ribbon and jewels are all from my stash.

I must say a big thank you to Rach as I won this stamp and these papers from her and I love them! So thanks hun!

Finally a close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Black, white card, MME Bloom and grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Birdcage - Pet Collection
Colouring: Copics
Embellishments: Ribbon, flower, jewels
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, paisley embossing folder, leone em branch punch

Thanks for looking x

Spooky and My First Copic Card!

2009-10-22T19:57:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone! I have returned from my holiday and I am now tring to get caught up with everything! I am in the middle of doing some blog hopping too so all you lovely ladies that I have neglected over the last few weeks, I will be visiting you soon!!! Sorry about the poor photos for this card, it is very windy outside and I was determined to get a card posted today so I had to take my pictures inside and the light wasn't so good! While I was in England I also bought some copics too and this is my very first card with them!!!!! and I woud have to pick and image that was predominently black wouldn't I!!!! Although I don't think it turned out too badly!

This card is for a few challenges and it is my first Magnolia DT card using stamps from the So Spooky Collection. I know I have just posted two challenge blog DT cards that had a halloween theme and I said I had no halloween stamps..... well my Magnolia DT kit arrived the day before I went on my holidays and I had already pre posted my other cards and I didn't have the time to make anything else. The challenges that this cards fits are; Just Magnolia Week 27 that has a theme of Bright and Zingy - hopefully the orange is bright enough, but if there is too much black and it doesn't count I understand, Copic Creations Challenge 14 that has a theme of colouring black, Magnolia Down Under Challenge 24, Creative Inspirations Challenge 32 and Roses on Paper Challenge 23 all have a theme of Halloween.

Supplies
Card/Paper: All in my Magnolia DT Kit
Stamps: Magnolia - So Spooky Collection
Colouring: Copics - E00, E51, R20, YR02, YR04, YR07, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100, 0, Inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Ribbon, Jewel

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 27

2009-10-04T13:10:00.001+02:00

Hello everyone, for Stamptacular Challenge 27 we have a theme of "Pull Out" where you have to make a card or project with something you can pull out! This week we are sponsored by Emma from Stampin' Up and she is donating the fabulous prize pictured below:

I would like to give the new members of the DT a warm welcome as it is their first official week. Everyone has made some beautiful and inspirational creations, so hop on over and check them out.

For my card I have used the gorgeous strawberry stamp from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection. I have coloured it with distress inks and cut and layered it with my oval nesties.

I made my pull out section inside and on the pull out tag I have put a scrummy recipe for Strawberry Jam.

Here is another pic witht he tag pull out. I also used my MS punch for some detail and the papers are from papermania.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, Papermania - Blueberry hill
Stamps: Magnolia - Strawberry - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Distress inks - fired brick, peeled paint, spiced marmalade, vintage photo
Embellishments: Ribbon, pearls
Tools: MS doily lace punch, cuttlebug, nesties, water brush

Thanks for looking x