CCT Red & Green

This weeks challenge at CCT is red and green. I have made a Christmas card using this gorgeous Stampendous stamp which I stamped the image onto cream card, distressed with Distress Ink and coloured the image with Prismacolors. I added various Frantage glitters and powders and some ultra fine glitter to the berries.

I hope you'll be able to join in this weeks challenge as we have another fab prize. Enjoy your week.

Papertakes Sketch 26

This week at Papertakes there is another fabulous sketch by Dawny. I have used the Magnolia Blueberry Tilda stamp and papers from Basic Grey. The flowers are made using EK Success punches and the frond is a Martha Stewart punch.Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Blueberry Tilda
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, EK Success + Martha Stewart Punches, Lace, Doiley, Glimmer Mist, Sakura Stardust Pen, Glossy Accents, Distress Inks
DP: Basic Grey

Stamp Something 'Brown' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Stamp Something is to use brown on your card. I was going through some of my older stamps yesterday when I saw this one and remembered how much I used to love using it, so I inked it up using a Sepia inkpad and added some Basic Grey papers. I have used a few different stamps on the background card and around the image and lots of Distress Inks. The punches are from EK Success and Leone Em and the pearls were coloured with Copics to match the card colours.

Supplies
Stamps: Stampington + Co - Santa, Hero Arts Text, Penny Black - Swirl
Tools: Copics to colour pearls, Primas, Cuttleug, EK Success Punches, Leone Em Punch, Distress Inks, Pearls
DP: Basic Grey

Another 'Different' Christmas Card

This is another Xmas card using an Inkadinkado stamp which is so unlike my normal 'cutesy' cards. I love this English Robin stamp (although mine looks nothing like a robin!!). It's the first time in over a year that I have messed around with inks and lots of different stamps etc and I had great fun and made a bit of a mess as well!!
The robin has been stamped in brown and coloured with Prismacolors and I distressed and stamped a Penny Black snow swirl stamp around the edges (this doesn't show up on the photo very well). The red card has been Cuttlebugged, sanded and then as it was too dark I swiped a white inkpad over the top. I stamped the same swirl over the background paper and added some lace and a flower and pine branches. I have used Glimmer Mists on the bird and the red card but it doesn't show up in the photo and the cream card is distressed and then stamped with a Hero Arts sentiment.
I have just treated myself to a couple more Glimmer Mists and 2 Tim Holtz stamps, so I hope they arrive tomorrow so I can use them over the weekend. Have a good Friday!
Supplies
Stamps: Inkadinkado - English Robin, Hero Arts - Sentiment, Penny Black - Snow Swirl
Tools: Prismacolors, SU Punch, Distress Inks, Cuttlebug, Pearls, Glossy Accents, McGill Pine Branch Punch, Flowers, Lace
DP: Basic Grey

Magnolia DT Pets and Animals 2009 Collection

My latest Magnolia DT kit arrived this morning, I think mine must have been held up in the post as the rest of the DT seem to have received their kits last week!
Wow the new stamps are fabulous and I just love this cute little lion and couldn't wait to ink him up and make a card. I love his little paws at the back they look so cute and I have given him a very shiny nose with Glossy Accents.
I have been a bit slack with card making over the weekend as I am still trying to stick to the diet and also get a bit fitter!! We went swimming again on Sunday and I managed 50 lengths this week so I am quite pleased with myself!! Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Pets and Animals Collection 09 - African Sun, Jungle Leaves, Lion, Jungle Flowers, A Ton (text)
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glossy Accents, Flower Buttons - Magnolia
DP: Sassafras

Cute Card Thursday 'Punch' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to use punches or die cuts on your card. We have some fab prizes up for grabs this week from Sheetload Shortcuts and the DT were sent some goodies to play with. I have used 1 of the frosted card blanks for my card and the Tilda and Basic Grey papers which I won on last weeks Spoon Full of Sugar challenge. I have also decorated the inside of the card but forgot to take a photo!!!Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia Love Collection 09 - Tilda
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, EK Success Flower Punches, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Gems
DP: Basic Grey

Magnolia Down Under 'Move to the Country' Challenge

The challenge at Magnolia Down Under this week is Move to the Country. I have made a stair step card using lots of Magnolia images, which have been coloured with Prismacolors (I was letting my Copics have a rest!!).
Have a great Sunday and I hope the weather is warm and sunny wherever you are.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Butterfly Background, Tilda with Flowers, Picnic Basket, Flowers
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glamour Dust, Glossy Accents
DP: Bo Bunny

Cute Card Thursday 'Bling' Challenge

This weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge is to have some bling on your card, you can use gems, glitter, pearls or anything blingy! I have used a couple of Magnolia images from the Love Collection and some K + Co papers.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Love Collection 09 - Kissing Edwin, Shy Tilda
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, EK Success Punches, Pearls, Distress Inks
DP: K + Co

Penny Black Saturday 'Anything Goes'

There is an open theme at Penny Black Saturday this week and here is my card using this fab cat stamp. I have paper pieced the pants and hankie and added lots of sparkle.
Supplies
Stamp: Penny Black
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Glamour Dust, Ribbon
DP: Pebbles Inc

Cute Card Thusday 'Getting Edgy' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday is to either sew, tear or distress some or all of the edges on your card. I have used Basic Grey Marrakesh papers and the super cute Alva with Flower stamp from Magnolia.

I have coloured the image with Prismacolors as I am still practising with my Copics. I have managed to make 2 DT cards but I am still not very happy with the faces. Any advice would be gratefully received.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Alve with Flower (Jingle Jangle Collection) + Sentiment (Chasing Butterflies Collection)
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Cuttlebug Vintage Corners, Cuttlebug, SU Punch, EK Success Punches, Pearls, Paper Flower, Sakura Clear Stardust Pen
DP: Basic Grey - Marrakesh

Tilda + Friends 'Red + White' Challenge

The theme at Tilda and Friends this week is to use red and white on your ATC as it's St Georges day tomorrow. The papers are from Stampin Up and I have used a Spellbinders Piercerabilities for the strip Tilda is sitting on.
A quick post today as I have some new pens to play with and a house to clean!!
Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia - Sweetheart Tilda (Love Collection 09), Studio G - Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Wizard, Piercerabilities,
DP: Stampin Up

Just Magnolia Challenge 1

Here is my card for the 1st Just Magnolia challenge which is a fabulous sketch by Donalda. I have used these bright summery Pebbles Inc papers and another of the older Tilda stamps, this is one of the first ones which I bought. This is a bad photo I will try and take a better one later!!
Have a fabulous day and I hope you are enjoying the sunshine.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda with Watering Can, Hero Arts - Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Gems, EK Succes Punches, Wizard, Nestabilities
DP: Pebbles Ink

Magnolia DT + Papertake Dawn's Sketch 13

Here is another Magnolia DT card which I have made for this weeks Papertake Challenge which is another fab sketch by Dawn. These new stamps are so cute and are lovely to colour in and there is a lovely selection of sentiments in this collection as well. Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection 09 - Watercan, Tilda With Butterfly, Butterflies
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Gems, Quickutz, Wizard
DP: Magnolia

Magnolia Down Under Challenge 8 'Cupcakes'

This weeks challenge at Magnolia Down Under is Cupcakes. I have sat Edwin on top of the cupcake for a change as he doesn't get to sit on one very often!! The papers are from a DCWV stack but I have left the rest of the card quite plain - which is unusual for me!!!
Have a fantastic Sunday and if you get time why not join in the challenge here.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Love Muffin, Edwin with Glasses, Hero Arts - Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Quickutz Corners, Wizard. Candy Dots - Pebbles Inc
DP: DCWV, Bazzill Bling

Magnolia DT, One Stop Craft Challenge 'Torn' + Dutch Dare 'Favourite Things' Challenges

Here is another Magnolia DT card using the new Chasing Butterflies 09 Collection, which fits the One Stop Craft Challenge of 'Torn' and the Dutch Dare Challenge of 'Favourite Things'. My favourite stamps are Magnolia and I love using flowers and punches on my card and colouring with Prismacolors.
Have a good Friday and don't forget to check out the fab Toodles and Binks blog candy info in the post below.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection 09
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, EK Success + SU Punches, Gems,
DP: Magnolia

Magnolia DT + Cute Card Thursday 'Floral Fantasy' Challenge

The challenge at Cute Card Thursday this week is to have flowers on your card. I have used more new stamps from the Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection 09. This is another super cute Tilda and I love the flower pot and will be using it lots, along with the fab sentiment.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection 09
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Wizard, Quickutz Flourish, Gems
Ribbon + Flowers - Magnolia

Tilda + Friends 'Recipe' Challenge

There is a recipe challenge at Tilda and Friends this week, you have to use
1 Ribbon
2 Flowers
+ 3 Buttons
on your ATC. I have used another of the new Tildas from the Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection 09.
Supplies
Stamp: Magnolia Chasing Butterflies Collection 09
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, EK Success punch, Ric Rac, Mini Buttons (Hero Arts)
DP: Magnolia

Magnolia DT, Sketch + Stash 8 + Spoonfull of Sugar 47

Here is another Magnolia DT card using stamps from the new Chasing Butterflies Collection 09. I have based my card on this weeks fab sketch at Sketch + Stash and the card also fits this weeks challenge at Spoonfull of Sugar, which is to use die cuts or punches on your card.
Isn't this new Tilda gorgeous and I love the fab sentiment stamp, the new Magnolias are so sweet. I have embossed the yellow piece of card with a Spellbinders Impressibilities Die in the Wizard and the flowers are cut with EK Success punches. I have added lots of glitter to the wings but for some reason it doesn't show up to well, I think my camera is playing up again. Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia chasing Butterflies Collection 09
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Wizard, Impressibilities, Quickutz Flourish, EK Success Punches, Distress Inks, Gems, SU Punch, Glamour Dust
DP: Magnolia

Papertakes 'Perfect Pastels' Challenge

This weeks challenge at Papertakes is to use pastel colours for your card. I have used a Tilda from the Spring Stampclub kit and K + Co papers. The decorative strip has been made with another Spellbinders Piercerabilities die.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Tilda and Bee, Stampin Up - Sentiment
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Wizard, Piercerabilities, Nestabilities, Gems, Stampin Up + Crafts Too Punches, Glamour Dust
DP: K + Co

Magnolia DT + Friday Sketchers 47

Here is the 1st of my DT cards for Magnolia using stamps from the Chasing Butterflies Collection 09 which I have based my card on this weeks fab sketch at Friday Sketchers. This is such a beautiful Tilda stamp and I love the big bouquet of roses, with the little butterfly she is carrying. The sentiment is also from Magnolia and is one of quite a few new ones.
The decorative strip has been made using a Spellbinders Piercerabilities Die, which I have die cut, embossed and pierced. I really like these dies and they make beautiful borders on cards. The big butterfly die cut was in my DT kit and I have just added a few gems for a bit of sparkle.

I hope you are having a great Easter Sunday and are enjoying the lovely sunny weather.Supplies
Stamps: Magnolia - Chasing Butterflies Collection 09
Tools: Prismacolors, Sansador, Gems, Wizard, Piercerabilities, Sakura Stardust Pen
DP + Butterfly: Magnolia