Sunday, October 24, 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #69

I have been thinking about my design all day and finally started tonight. It came together quite quickly as I already knew what I was going to do and exactly what papers I wanted to use. Is it a bit scary that I know exactly what is in my stash? Anyway here we go. This weeks theme at Magnolia Down Under is a Travel theme. I used my new Magnolia stamp Letter Tilda, I loved her when I saw her and had this type of card in mind. I have once again made an easel card (only my second) and here she is
I used my Copics to colour her in in the following combinations
Hair- E53, E57
Ribbons-C1, B39
Skin-E000, E41
Letters and Stamp- E53, E41, E43, B21, B23
Socks- C1
For her dress I tried something different and used Tim Holtz distress ink and my Tombow blender using 'Stormy Sky'. I also used a Tombow for the letter seal 847.
For the papers I printed off some free digi stamps called 'Vintage French Stamp Collection' from Just Something I made.com and printed out onto some paper I bought about 10 years ago. It wasn't even labelled so I have no idea of the maker. I also used a blue and beige cardstock from the stash. Last but not least I used Kaszazz rub ons called World Traveller. Now to unveil the inside.
I left the inside tag blank so I can then personalise it so it may say enjoy your journey to...........
Thanks for checking out my blog please leave a comment. I have been super excited to see how many people have been visiting my page considering I have only been blogging for a little while.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Jolly Roger Tilda Card

OMG I am sooo excited about this card. It turned out exactly the way I wanted. I can't wait to share. This Tilda is one of my new stamps I ordered from Magnolia-licious they were fantastic to order through and I loved my free gift. Anyway back to the card. I am entering this card into two challenges the first is the Just Magnolia challenge which was to create a card on the theme 2x2 and the Magnolia Down Under Challenge which was to use a tag. Well here she is....................
I coloured her using my Copics in the following combinations,
Skin-E000, E00, E41
Boots-E37, E57
Skirt- B21, B23
Top-B39, W1, W3
Bandanna-W3, W5
hair-E25, E53
Map-W1
Flag-C1, W1    Stick, E43
I then used Tim Holtz Distress Ink- Walnut Stain around the image. Tilda has then been mounted onto burgundy bazzill as you can see there are two burgundy mats.  I then used Rusty Pickle paper-Cap'n Jack Black Pearl and used both (2) sides. Now for the inside of the card.
 
The inside of the card contains two embellishments and the tag which has two pieces of ribbon pulls out of the bottle to reveal the two sided message on one side, "Happy Birthday", on the other, "from the crew".
Have a great weekend everyone I am doing this post ahead of my normal deadline as my husband and I are off to Powderfinger tomorrow night. I can't wait just hope we don't get too wet outside!

Friday, October 8, 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenge

Hi guys here is my card for this weeks  Magnolia Down Under Challenge which was to use the colours blue, green , yellow and kraft. I love my new Magnolia stamps and can't wait to use them all. I used  'Spellcaster Tilda' and coloured her in with my Copics using the following colours.
Skin E000, E50, E20
Hair E43, E53, E57
Dress C1, B21, B23
Socks C1
Shoes C1,B21
Wand Y08
I then used Fancy Sweet Pea Paper called 'Emma', kraft bazzill, Green stars, Kaszazz flourish bling, sticker letters and of course some stickles for the wand!


Inside the card says, 'A speedy recovery'

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

I love the land of Blog

I will admit it, it took me a long time to get started but now I have I love blogging. I didn't think it would be as easy as it is but I can't believe how much I have improved. I love how I can keep updated on my favourite blogs rather than surfing everywhere and finding that their aren't any new posts. I also love checking my stats and seeing all the amazing places people are visiting from. So to all those I know and the others I don't thank you for your comments and for looking at my blog. I don't have any finished projects at the moment to post hopefully I will have some more on Friday. I am currently working on finishing Master James' Magoo monkey. He has choosen some very bright green and red fabrics. I have also joined a swap where we make a bag and send a fat quarter of fabric in it. My swap partner is a lovely lady in Wales. I have cut the fabric ready to start this project and I also need to finish this months Block of the month. So I have plenty of projects to keep me busy.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Magnolia Down Under Challenge

For the Magnolia Down Under Challenge we have been requested to make a card using fancy folds.After spending many hours on the net I decided to make a tri fold card. I am not sure if it's technically correct but I love the results. I decided to use the magnolia stamp, 'Christmas Angel Tilda'. She is coloured in using Copics in the following combinations,
 Hair E41, E43, E53,
Skin E00, E50, R20
Dress, B00, B23, B24, C1
Shoes, C1, C5
I used Bazzil Bling 'Blind Date', October Afternoon 'Picking Pumpkins and Kaiser 'Lumiere'.
After colouring Tilda I used Glossy Accents for her wings and Stickles 'Waterfall' for the stars. I then distressed around her and the papers using Tim Holtz distress ink 'Stormy Sky'. I then used Kaszazz sticky bling florish circles and single bling. The large flourish is mounted onto accetate. I really liked making this card and I am really pleased with the results, shame about my handwriting.

The setiment on the far right panel says
"If I had a star for everytime you made me smile I would be holding the night sky in my hands." Due to  my photographic skills it was hard to get a crisp photo of the white writing. It does look fantastic up close and personal.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Bizzy Becs and Just Magnolia Challenge

I am so excited I have just finished my first challenge using a magnolia stamp I purchased. Its for both Bizzy Becs which was to create a spring card and Just Magnolias which was lace it up (the punch covered this beautifully). Her name is "Tilda with peony". I really enjoy colouring these stamps and used the left over paper from the new Kaszazz range called "Emily Rose". I have also coloured her in using my Copic textas and I will endeavour in the future to write down the combinations to share with you next time. I am working on another card at the moment and will be entering this in another online challenge so stay tuned.
I have embossed the background  with a cuttlebug folder and I was really pleased with the detail. I also used stickles in the peony the colour is called 'cotton candy' they really add a nice texture. I then used the Stampin Up border punch that matches her dress, too cute.

Kaszazz Training Day

I was lucky enough to be invited to the Kaszazz training day by my good friend Alethea. I had a ball and was so excited to see all the new products in their mini flier and also receive my package to have a play. Here are some photos of the 3 cards I completed and the double layout. Now we need to take the kids to the zoo so i can have some great photos to include. I really love the new range of paper and especially the background paper on the card which is called "Emily Rose"