New Magnolia-licous Blog

I just wanted to congratulate Diana Crick on her new blog

Magnolia-licious

If you haven't been to her blog, you must check it out.  She is the lady who I buy all my Magnolia's from, who by the way, gives EXCELLENT service!!  She is going to be posting challenges, Awards of Excellence and keep us updated on all the new releases to name a few things.  Yay!

Welcome to the world of blogging Diana!!

Friday Sketchers #85 & Creative Inspirations Challenge 24

Two challenges in this card from Friday Sketchers for the sketch & Creative Inspirations wanted distressing so I distressed all my edges as well as a lot of paper pieces.   I soooo enjoyed making this card!

Stamps:  Magnolia - Snowman with Lantern, Sentiment from Pink Cat Studio
Paper:  Bazzill and Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly
Embellishments:  Misc ribbon, gold brads, gold glitter, white glitter, Flower Soft on his hat and Dress It Up star buttons.
Punches:  Spellbinders Shapeabilities "In Spades" Pendant
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

Many Challenges

Here is a card I made for these following challanges as well as the January Mingle for the Magnolia-licious Yahoo group. 

Simon Says - Shabby Chic -  "showing signs of wear and tear, distressing, whites, worn or bleached out pastels, rustic".  I distressed all my layers.  That's messy!!

Charisma Cardz - Something New - my stamp is new and never been inked until now

Just Magnolia - Paper Pleating, which I just found out that I'm 1 day late for!!  LOL!!  OMG OOPS! And I had the card made yesterday but just didn't post it.  DOH!

Create 4 Fun - Sketch (see below)

Stamps: Magnolia - Silent Night Tilda
Paper: Bazzill Cardstock, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses & Figgy paper
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Charm & Spacer from The Hobby House, Papermania Brads, glitter and Flower Soft
Punches: Martha Stewart leaf punch
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

Sketch Saturday Week #85

I just LOVED the sketch at Sketch Saturday this weekend.  I love the more complex sketches, which is funny because you really can make ANY sketch as complex as you like it. 

I chose to use this stamp "Winter Lily" from Pink Cat Studio, which was a new release this winter.  So cute!  I also thought I would try some paper piercing and did her coat, pockets and hand warmer.  However, I added white Flower Soft to her hand warmer.  Looks so fluffy.  I know I have been making lots of cards recently with this paper so I'm almost out now.  LOL!!!  Amazing for someone who isn't purple friendly!!! 

I also created this card for my LSS, Creative Accents, to display the beautiful products they have in their store.  I bought about 90% of my items there.  GREAT STORE!!

Stamps: Pink Cat Studio
Paper: Bo Bunny Snowy Serenade Serenity
Embellishments: CTMH ric rack ribbon (white), American Crafts "Elements" Glitter Buttons and Basic Grey Opaline Pearls
Punches: EK Sucess Leaf Punch, MS border punch and a bunch of Nesties
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

Sharon Caudle's Blog Candy

Wow Sharon has some amazing candy going on over at her blog so please stop over and check it out!!  She also has the best cards EVAH and is one of my personal favorites to visit for inspiration.  Congratulations on your followers and blog hits Sharon!!

Window Treat Boxes

I thought I would try something different other then the everyday card.  It's not too often I lean away from cards because I love them so much, however I decided as a designer for my LSS I would step it up a notch.  (Thanks Cheri!!!)  These are Window Treat Boxes and you can find the tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers and it's EASY!!  It was faster then making a card!! 

For the pink Window Treat Box my supplies are: Bittersweet Basic Grey paper, Kaisercraft pearls, hearts Spellbinders (for tag on top), Petaloo Mulberry Street, EK success leaf punch, Prima flowers and a Doodlebug brad in the center of the green flower.  All my supplies were purchased from my LSS, Creative Accents.  For my red/orange Window Treat Box my supplies are Cosmo Cricket Twist & Shout line, misc ribbon and SU button and Circle Cookie Cutter dies (2 for small circles under sprockets).  I used the Creative Memories cutting system for the ovals and border scissors for the edge around the top of the boxes.  You can use punches as well. 

The tutorial doesn't have a piece of clear acetate in the window but I wanted it to keep all my jellybeans in.  I just cut a piece that fit between the front layer and my cardstock and glued it in there.  These were fun!