Christmas Wishes - Magnolia-licious April Mini Magnolia

Hello.

Happy Wednesday!  Each week's Wednesday post at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog is dedicated to the 'Wednesday Mini Magnolia Challenge' where the design team will be showcasing the Mini Magnolia Stamps images, along with a few Stamping Bella images thrown in every now and then.  Today it's my turn to participate.

I've made this Peek-A-Boo card to showcase some mini stamps.

The card features windows/openings where you play peek-a-boo with the images.

As you open the card, one image is replaced with another.

I've made a really short video to better demonstrate how the peek-a-boo card works.

Peek-A-Boo Card tutorial HERE.
Paper Pinecone tutorial HERE.

I've added glitter to the outer edge and window of the ornaments by outlining them with a glue pen and then dipping them in gold microfine glitter.

A closer look at the Mini Magnolia Stamps being featured.

- Mini Unwrapped Tilda from the So Jolly and Under The Mistletoe Collection 2009
- Mini Puppy Love Tilda from the Winter Wonderland Collection 2013

- Mini Sparkling Tilda from the So Jolly and Under The Mistletoe Collection 2009
- Mini NOEL from the So Jolly and Under The Mistletoe Collection 2009

And the one full-size stamps I've also used because this image is just perfect for this card.

- Tilda On Ornament from the Merry Little Christmas Collection 2010

The Mini Magnolia Stamps can be purchased from Magnolia-licious at a fabulous price of only $1.99 - $2.00 each--sweet!  Check out the large selection of mini stamps HERE.

Challenges for this card:
Craft Your Passion Challenge #306 - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar April Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes
Create and Inspire Challenge #43 - Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends Challenge #27 - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Colour Me Wonderful (alcohol-ink markers)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #31 - Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper April Challenge - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #273 - Anything Goes
The Crafty Addicts Challenge #13 - Anything Goes with optional theme Girly
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Christmas Baubles

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Provo Craft Winter Berries; EK Success EB Visions of Christmas paper pad; papers from my scrap bin for the ornaments 

Dies:  Spellbinders 2010 Heirloom Ornament, 2011 Heirloom Ornament, Classic Ovals, Petite Ovals and Scalloped Circles (for pinecones); Impression Obsession DIE021-N Pine Branch; Memory Box 98936 Curled Ribbons; Poppystamps 902 Small Blooming Poinsettia 

Punches:  EK Success Circle

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pad Walnut Stain; glitter and pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair #1:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- hair #2:  walnut, terracotta, spice, apricot
- hair #3:  cocoa, raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow  
- hair #4:  Touch BR99, Touch BR102, cinnamon, tan
- red-brown shades:  burnt umber, 484-T, firebrick, coral
- green shades:  olive green, apple cider, 617-T
- yellow shades:  raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, buttercup
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

Just Popping In - Magnolia-licious 'Push, Pull, Flip (card in motion)'

Hello.

We're kicking off a new challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  For this fortnight challenge, the theme is 'Push, Pull or Flip (card in motion).'  To get complete details of the challenge and how you can join in the fun, visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog site.  Check out also the cards that my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.

So for my DT card, I've created this peek-a-boo card.  And I've taken quite a few pictures to show the stages of the peek-a-boo feature.

Here's a short video to give you a better sense of how this card works...

If you're interested, you can find the tutorial for the Peek-A-Boo Card HERE.

Here are close-ups of the two Magnolia Stamps images being featured:

- Sweet Tilda With Balloon from the Animal of the Year Collection 2014

- Tilda With Big Balloon from the Lost and Found Collection 2014

The stamps for these two adorableTilda images are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she'll be happy to bring it in for you.
Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Candibeans and Crafter's Companion, along with cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey, Wild Rose Studio.
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and you also get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.

Come and join our challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and you will have a chance to win a Special Surprise from the Magnolia-licious store when you follow the rules and theme of our challenge.

For your chance to win a "Leave A Comment" Surprise Package Prize from Magnolia-licious, there is a weekly random draw.  All you have to do is leave a comment--the more you comment the greater your chances.

- comment on any or all the postings on the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog
- comment on related postings on the DT gals' blogs for that week (and yes that includes this posting...hee hee)

Challenges I'm entering with this card:
Sisters of Craft August Challenge - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin' - Spots and/or Stripes
Crafty Catz Challenge #289 - Flowers
Sister Act Card Challenge #120 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge #90 - Anything Goes
Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge #98 - Use a sentiment
Sparkles Monthly Challenge #71 - More Than One Fold
Craft Your Passion Challenge #276 - Always Anything Goes
Penny Black and More August Challenge - Summer Flowers
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #74 - Anything Goes

That's all for now.  Thank you for popping in.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Paper Adventures Karen Neuburger papers

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Twenty-Eight, Labels Thirty-one, Petite Ovals and Die D-Lites Blooms Two; Memory Box 98981 Bursting Berry Vine Border and 98890 Blushing Bouquet; Joy! Crafts 6002/0263 Flourish Branch 1 

Punches:  EK Success medium Retro Flower, Carla Crafts Small Cosmos (for the flower centres) 

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Aged Mahogany, Victorian Velvet and Wild Honey; pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair (1st Tilda):  Touch BR92, Touch BR102, cinnamon, tan
- outfit (1st Tilda):  burgundy, dusky rose, pale pink, 698-T
- balloon (1st Tilda):  5767-T, fresh meadow, pastel beige
- hair (2nd Tilda):  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- outfit (2nd Tilda):  500-T, cocktail pink, sunkissed pink, 698-T
- balloon (2nd Tilda):  raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, buttercup
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

April Showers Bring May Flowers - Magnolia-licious 'Bingo'

Hello.

We're kicking off a new challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and it's a 'Bingo' Challenge.  To get complete details of the challenge and how you can join in the fun, visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.  Also have a look at what my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.

I know the calendar says it's still winter, but we've been having higher-than-normal temperatures here that it feel like spring, so my card has a spring theme.

I've made another Peek-A-Boo card, but this time I've made a Double Peek-A-Boo card.  

Instead of just the one window, I've created two windows.

A really short video to show how the card works.

(Peek-A-Boo Card Tutorial HERE, if you're interested, but of course use two dies instead of just one to create the two windows.)

Hope you can join our challenge.  Here's the Bingo board...

You know how this works.  Choose any three items in a row--horizontally, vertically or diagonally--and include them on your card/project.  For my card, I've chosen to go with the middle horizontal row of Lace, Diecuts and Flowers.

Close-ups of the Magnolia images I'm featuring:

- Drip Drop Tilda is a Special Stamp from Sweden edition

- For You Tilda is from the Lost and Found Collection 2013
I meant to have Tilda's jumper in green and her blouse in yellow, but I made a mistake in starting to colour her blouse in green and by the time I realized it, it was too late...sigh.  And I didn't want to start over...oh well.

The stamps for both of these images and other Magnolia stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she will be happy to bring it in for you.
Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Candybeans and Saturated Canary.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey, Wild Rose Studio.  Have a look!
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and you also get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.

Come and join our challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and you will have a chance to win a Special Surprise from the Magnolia-licious store when you follow the rules and theme of our challenge.

For your chance to win a "Leave A Comment" Surprise Package Prize from Magnolia-licious, there is a weekly random draw.  All you have to do is leave a comment--the more you comment the greater your chances.

- comment on any or all the postings on the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog
- comments on related postings on the DT gals' blogs for that week

Challenges for this card:
Noor! Design Challenge #3 - Spring (dies used: 6002/0068 Square Flowers, 6002/0263 Flourish Branch 1)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts February Challenge - For the Girls
Crafty Calendar February Challenge - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge #125 - Use a Spring or Easter Sentiment
Simply Create Too Challenge #79 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge #68 - Always Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - D is for Die Cuts
Lovely hAnglar or sweet Magnolia Challenge #112 - Pearls and Lace
Simply Magnolia Challenges - CAS or Fully Loaded (fully loaded)
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #233 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Hot Off the Press Joy's Vintage Papers

Dies:  Spellbinders Petite Oval, Petite Scallopped Ovals; Noor! Design/Joy! Crafts 6002/0068 Square Flowers (yellow flowers), 6002/0263 Flourish Branch 1; Memory Box 98222 Fauntleroy Crest and 98316 Cherry Blossom (flower centres); Tim Holtz Tattered Flower Garland (small flowers)

Punches:  Michaels Mini Sun (flower centres)

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Wild Honey and Victorian Velvet; lace and pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias; Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair (1st Tilda):  raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, black colured pencil 
- hair (2nd Tilda) and boots:  burnt sienna, caramel, sandstone, black coloured pencil
- green shades:  holly, Touch 52, soft green 
- yellow shades:  Touch 44, Touch 31, 141-T, 121-T, 1205-T 
- pink shades:  693-T, 692-T
- umbrella handle:  black, cool grey 5, cool grey 4, cool grey 3
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T  

For Someone So Very Special - FFFC #132 'It's All About Love'

Hello.  Happy Friday!

We're kicking of a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  The lovely Ivonne is our hostess for this challenge and her theme is 'It's All About Love' which is perfect as Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  We have another new sponsor and it's Magnolia-licious...yay.  To get complete details on the challenge, the prize being offered and how you can join in the fun, visit the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge blog.  Check out also the fabulous cards that my DT teammates have created to inspire you to play along with us.

My card is this Peek-A-Boo card.

If you haven't seen a Peek-A-Boo Card in action, this is how it works.

Peek-A-Boo Card Tutorial HERE, if you're interested.

Close-ups of the adorable Magnolia Stamps images...

- Tilda With Wrapped Heart from the Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012

- Tilda With Cozy Heart from the Sweet Crazy Love Collection 2012

Magnolia stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store.  She carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she will be happy to bring it in for you.
Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Candibeans and Saturated Canary.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey, Wild Rose Studio.
You get discounted prices, excellent customer service and there's also a customer-appreciation program where you receive 2% in-store credit for your future purchases.  Cool!

Challenges for this card:
Simply Create Too Challenge #78 - Happy Valentine's Day (or Use Hearts)
Dies R Us Challenge #19 - Dies (see below for list of dies)
A Gem of A Challenge #137 - Lots of Layers
Digi Designs Challenge - Include a Heart(s)
Crafting Your Passion Challenge #247 - Always Anything Goes
Live and Love Crafts Challenge #32 - Heart(s)
Creative Knockouts Challenge #75 - Hearts A Flutter
Little Red Wagon Challenge #275 - Peek A Boo
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #359 - Crazy In Love
Crafty Sentments Designs Challenge - Include A Heart

That's it for me.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  SEI Chocolat Mon Coeur

Dies:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals, Labels Twenty-Eight and Parisian Accents; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Elizabeth Craft Designs 730 Curvy Leaves; Marianne Design Creatables Swirls LR0116 

Punches:  EK Success Medium Retro Flower, EK Success Scroll + Hearts Edger

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Victorian Velvet; pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers, Flexmarkers and Pantone Trias; coloured pencils (sorry, no colour list for this as I was too busy with the tutorial to jot down the colours) 

'Tis the Season Peek-A-Boo Card - Magnolia-licious 'Christmas in July'

Hello.

We're midway into our current challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and the theme is 'Christmas in July'.  There's still one more week to get your entries in.  Visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog for complete challenge details and how you can join in the fun.  Check out the fabulous cards that my DT teammates have created to inspire you.

As for me, I've made a peek-a-boo card for the challenge:

Here's a short video to better show you the inter-active feature of this card.  It's only 20 seconds long.  Warning:  it comes with music as I was trying to drown out some background noises...hee hee.

Cool, eh?  If you're interested in making a similar card, here's the link to the Peek-A-Boo Card Tutorial.

Close-ups of the Magnolia cuties being featured:

- The Day Before Christmas NOEL Tilda from the Winter Wonderland Collection 2013

- The Day Before Christmas Stocking Tilda the Winter Wonderland Collection 2013

Magnolia stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, ask Diana if she can bring it in for you.  
Check out also the stamps from Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios and Candibeans.
Magnolia-licious also carries cutting dies from various companies including Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Magnolia Doohickey. and other crafting tools such as Scor-tapes, Prima Chalk Edgers, flowers, etc.  Have a look!
Prices are discounted, you get excellent customer service and what's more, you get to earn 2% credit to be applied to future purchases.  Sweet!

Challenges for this card:
Totally Tilda Challenge #100 - Anything Goes
Inky Chicks Challenge #33 - Christmas in July
Passion for ProMarkers Week 256 - Christmas in July
Crafty Girls Challenges #22 - Anything Goes
Simply Create Too Challenge #65 - Christmas in July
Crafting By Designs - Use Dies Challenge
Penny Black and More July Challenge - Dies and Punches
Sweet Stampin' - Christmas in July
Simply Magnolia Challenges - Christmas in July
Love to Scrap! Challenge - LTSCB #33 Anything Goes
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #93 - Anything Goes
A Little Bit Crafty - It's Magic

Thanks for dropping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used: 

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Recollections Green Diamonds; Daisy D's Paper Deck the Halls

Dies:  Spellbinders Petite Ovals, Labels Eighteen and Fancy Tags; Impression Obsession DIE042-I Spiral Flowers, DIE071-I Spiral Daisy and DIE021-N Pine Branch; Poppystamps 977 Berry Sprig; CC Design Mistletoe; Tim Holtz Festive Greeneries; Cheery Lynn Designs B119 Tropical Leaves; Memory Box 98316 Cherry Blossom (for flower centre)

Punches: Punch Bunch medium Impatiens; Carla Crafts small Cosmos (for flower centre)

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Forest Moss; pearls from my stash

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias