Magnolia & Wee Birthday Challenge

I have lots of new exciting news to share with you today!  Diana has started selling those gorgeous Wee Stamps by Sylvia Zet on the Magnolia-Licious Store.  What a great addition to her Magnolia family!   They are in the store right now and 10% off until Feb. 14th. 

This also means that now you can use a Magnolia or Wee image for the challenge.  Sweet huh?!!!

Our challenges are changing from photo and color inspirations to themes so today our challenge is:

BIRTHDAYS!!

For this challenge I used Pink Ribbon Tilda from the Love Collection and paired her up with papers from the same collection.  I LOVE doing black, pink and white/grey combo's but it's challenging to take pictures of black.  I found my inner Sharon Caudle and brought out the bows!!  LOL! 

Of course, as every challenge, Diana will be awarding a fabulous Magnolia prize.

AND please check out the gorgeous new Easter collection!!  There are a bunch of super cuties there and good luck picking only a few out.  LOL!!

Well I think that's all my announcements for today!  If you need some inspiration, head on over to the Magnolia-Licious and Wee Stamps challenge blog.  We have the Magnolia-licious High-lites team joining us now so we have more than double the inspiration for plenty of ideas all in one spot!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK MY FRIENDS!

Stamps:  LOTV sentiment and Magnolia "Pink Ribbon Tilda"
Paper:  Magnolia "With Love"  
Embellishments:  Wild Orchid Crafts flowers and clock charm, doily, Magnolia vintage berries, Maya Road bird chipboard, misc. tulle and organza ribbon
Punches:  Magnolia Doohickey lace tag die and swirl die, Poppystamps Wired Bird Cage die and Spellbinders die. 
Copics:  RV00, 52, 63, 66, 69
E0000, 000, 00, 11, 13
W00, 1, 3, 5, 7
T0, 2, 4, 6, 8

Little Darlings Rubber Stamps - SC

Today I get to share a really cute image called Bella.  She's a Saturated Canary and you can find her at Little Darlings Rubber Stamps.  I decided to make a non-traditional colored Valentine's card for my SIL.  

The papers are from Simple Stories, I used lots of flowers from Wild Orchid and the domino piece was from Prima.  Cute huh?  I also used this SWEET sentiment from Southern Ridge Trading Co. and soon I'll be linking those up so you can check them out on a new website.  The sentiment is made from chipboard but I sprayed it with Biscotti Perfect Pearls Mists and distressed the edges once it dried.  

Check out all the new images available at Little Darlings Rubber stamps that were released at CHA.  They are ready to be shipped to your hot little hands!  LOL!

Enjoy your weekend everybody and thanks for visiting!!

Stamps: Saturated Canary "Bella"
Paper:  Simple Stories "Baby Steps"
Embellishments: Prima domino, Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, ribbon and pink rose ribbon
Punches:  Magnolia "Tilda lace" doohickey

LDRS - What A Sweetheart!

So today I'm here for no other reason then to share this card.  FUN HUH?!!  Ok WAIT!  I might also be here to mention something a few of you may know already.  In my last post I edited it and put my news is but I'm sure it got missed since I came in AFTER I posted.  

I'M ON THE LITTLE DARLINGS DESIGN TEAM!!!  Yipppeeeee!  I'm a little freaked out because there is some seriously amazing talent there so I'm just gonna make sure I pull up my socks.  hee hee  But it's always good to challenge yourself right?

This card is made using Angie's "What a Sweetheart" image.  I just thought she looked so dainty so wanted to make the card accordingly.  I used this very pretty intricate die cut from Southern Ridge Trading Company.  Same with the adorable little butterflies.  I also added some Stickles around the borders on a few layers, which you might be able to see better if you click on the picture. 

You can check out some new 12 x 12 papers at Little Darlings Rubber Stamps called Summer Sorbet and Fruit Basket.  The patterns are nice and small so they're great for cardmakers too.  There are also some very sweet 6 x 6 pads called Caladium and Chocolate Covered Cherry. 

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

Stamps:  Little Darlings Rubber Stamps "What a Sweetheart"
Paper:  Prima "Fairy Belle"
Embellishments:  Prima, Maya Road chipboard hearts, Wild Orchid Craft flowers, filigree's and cheesecloth.
Punches:  Marianne Creatables flower die
Copics:  E93, 95, 97, 99
B11, 15, 18
B0000, 000, 00, 01
G24, 46, 29
E41, 42, 43
E0000, 000, 00, 11, 13 RV10
YR21, 24, E35, E37 with E33 overall

Magnolia-licious Challenge

Hello glad to see you back!!  I couldn't wait to share this project with you this week.  I used the new "Tilda With Big Cup of Ice Cream" from the brand new "LOVE" collection and "Strawberry Ice Cream" (cone) from the older 2009 Lazy Summer Days collection.  Yippeeeeee I finally got to use it!! 

I love the way her dress turned out but just so you know, it took 4 tries.  LMBO!  It doesn't come easily but nor did Copics.  PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!

Don't ya just love the ice cream scoop charm?  Between that and the papers, which are also a Magnolia product, I was so happy to be able to use some stash!!  I knew I was holding it for the right moment!!  LOL!!  I also added some pretty opaque pink ribbon under the white rose ribbon to add some more texture.  LOVE texture!!  :)

This week our wonderful teamie Chris has come up with another gorgeous picture for the inspiration challenge going on right now at Magnolia-licious.  You could pull all kinds of idea's from this picture couldn't you? 

 As always our dear Diana has a prize ready for this challenge's winner!

Have you checked out the SALE Diana is having at Magnolia-licious?!!  Select Christmas stamps are 30-40% off and that even includes some of the images from the new collection!!

Another great benefit of shopping at Magnolia-licious is the 2% store credit you get on each and every purchase!! 

AND you can get $5 off your first purchase so if you've been putting off ordering before, here's some great motivation!!  

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This card is going to be entered into the following FUN challenges:

Simply Magnolia Challenge - Yummy Food (**Offered GD)

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

Stamps: "Tilda With Big Cup of Ice Cream" and "Strawberry Ice Cream"
Paper: Magnolia
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts flowers and ice cream scoop.
Punches: Magnolia Doohickey cloud
Copics:
E21, 23, 25, 29
BV20, 23, 25, 29
E0000, 000, 00, 11, 13 RV10
YR20, 21, 24
RV000, 81, 83, 85
Y0000, 02, 06

Little Darlings Hearts & Flowers

***EDITED - I'm so excited to share my news with you that I'm also now on the DT for Little Darlings Rubber Stamps.  I'm so excited and you should see the amazing team Angie has put together.  OMG I have to make sure I'm on my A game.  No comments from the peanut gallery!!  YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!  LOL!  *****

I'm back with another guest spot for Little Darlings Rubber Stamps!  I had so much fun with this little project!!

I made a little chocolate box using my Silhouette and paired it up to Fresh Picked Flowers" from LDRS.  This month the girls are showcasing FLOWERS AND HEARTS so PERFECT! This is right up my ally!  hee hee!

I used papers Echo Park's "Yours Truly" collection including some of the journaling cards and tabs that came with them. I added some Wild Orchid flowers and pressed out a Tim Holtz heart die, distressed the edges and added the "LUV" sentiment.  The "forever" ribbon is just some from my stash that I've had FOREVER and happy to finally be able to use it.  Wait...Oh!  No pun intended.  ha ha ha ha!!

Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!

Stamps: Little Darlings "Fresh Picked Flowers"
Paper:  Echo Parks "Yours Truly" and "Your's Truly" journaling cards.
Embellishments:  Wild Orchid Crafts flowers and corner filigree, Martha Stewart felt hearts, misc rose ribbon and a paper doily.
Punches:  Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Tim Holtz heart die and Magnolia"Heart Swirl" Doohickey
Copics:  E0000, 000, 00, 11, 13
T0, 2, 4, 6, 8
R22, 24, 29. 59
C00, 01, 03

WE'RE BACK!! Magnolia-licious Challenge

Phew!  Doesn't it feel like we've been away for a long time?  How did you like how long you had for the last challenge?  hee hee

For this card I used 2 images from the Little Christmas collection "Dancing w/Stars" and "Little Tilda". I distressed many layers and added Stardust stickles to the edges. I see after I colored these that Diana doesn't have them in the store but if you're interested in them it's possible that she might bring them in. 

I used a Maya chipboard snowflake, covered it in Adirondack "Pearl" acrylic paint (dabber), let it dry and the add Liquid Accents and covered with Glitter Ritz "Warm Highlight" glitter.  Oooo so pretty especially in real life!! 

This is the inspiration photo from my great teamie Chris.  You can use a supporting color, and I've used a slight bit of green but still within the Copic "E" family and incorporating the browns, creams and greys.  Head on over to Magnolia-licious challenge blog to find some more gorgeous ideas.

And as usual Diana is offering a lovely gift package. 

 

Now I have a bit more information for you and then I'm done.  Long post today!!

1.  There's a new Facebook SHARE Option on the Magnolia-licious online store.

"When you share Magnolia Stamps with your friends on Facebook, you give them the ability to get $5 in store credit instantly! No tricks, no gimmicks, just quality products from our store at a fantastic price. For every first purchase order (minimum $30.00) that your friends make from clicking on your Facebook link, you will receive 5% back in store credit from their purchases. It’s yours to keep to spend on whatever you’d like—our gift to you for sharing our products. For example your friends first order is $100.00 you receive $5.00."

The Facebook share option button is below every image in the store. Check it out and use Facebook to share with your friends!

2. Every order over $100.00 now receives a Magnolia Mini stamp.

3. Older MagnoliaINK magazines are currently on sale. Excellent prices, makes a great gift for the friend you have just introduced to Magnolia-licious via Facebook.

And last but not least I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge - Just Good Friends (Someone already pointed out this is probably me and Simone - yup probably!  LOL!) ***Top 5

Stamps:  Magnolia "Dancing with Stars"
Paper:  Magnolia "Christmas Story Collection"
Embellishments:  Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, lace, 7Kids College Fund Magnolia vintage berries, cheesecloth, Maya Road chipboard snowflake, string pearls, Stardust Stickles and a wine charm.
Punches:  Magnolia 
Copics: E81, 84, 87, 89
E0000, 000, 01, 11, 13
E21, 23, 25, 29
W00, 1, 3
C00, 1, 3
E50, 51, 53, 55
E41, 42, 43, 44