Magnolia Challenges

I made this card and didn't mean to use all the Magnolia challenges but it just worked out that way. 

Just Magnolia had this sketch for us:

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #30 had Valentine's.

Magnolia-licious Highlites had an amazing blog hop with all the DT's, which really was EXTRAORDINARY and challenged us to a "Pretty in Pink" card.

Stamps:  Sentiment is SU All Year Cheer and #317 Dangling Tilda, which Diana is taking PreOrders for right now.  [Just click on her Magnolia-licious logo on the l/h side of my blog]
Paper: Bazzill and Bittersweet Basic Grey
Embellishments: Maya Road chipboard hearts, Misc glitter, Stickles, Twinklets, Kaisercraft pearls, Cuttlebug script embossing folder, Sparkle stickers (inside hearts) and Misc X O eyelets
Punches: Fiskars & Martha Stewart, Heart and Labels 1 Nestabilities
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

Creative Accents Challenge

Creative Accents, my favorite LSS, is hosting a challenge if you would like to see the details on their blog.  The basic idea is to use old supplies mixed with new supplies.  I came up with a stand up card and you can find the tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers called Free Standing Pop-Up Card.

My "new" is Earth Love dp by Cosmo Cricket and ribbon and my "old" is my poor neglected Hanna Stamp.  I really need to quit buying stamps and use what I have.  Ya right!!!  LOL!! 

My first image is folded as if it were in an envelope getting mailed and the 2nd image is when it's all folded out and is standing.  Cute!

Stamps: Hanna Stamps
Paper: Bazzill and Earth Love by Cosmo Cricket
Embellishments: Earth Love Ribbon, Prima Flowers
Punches: MS Leaf punches
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

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