Happy New Year for Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Color Challenge

Hello Everyone! Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! My hubby and I had a quiet Christmas Day and New Year's Eve! I came down with Shingles the Thursday before Christmas along with a cold, so we spent it at home and we had minestrone soup and french bread for Christmas dinner. I usually prepare a nice dinner for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but I just wasn't able to do it. If you've had the chickenpox, I would recommend that you get the Shingle Shot that is available. It is no fun having Shingles! It is so painful! I know I will be getting the shot as soon as I am completely well, because they can reoccur over and over again. It seems like more and more people are coming down with Shingle nowadays, especially due the busy lifestyles that most of us lead.

Well, it is time for the very first challenge of the New Year at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. The challenge is being hosted by the talented Chris.

 

 

 

For this Color Challenge, Chris has chosen these winter colors!

 

 

I hope it inspires you to play along with us! All you need to do is to use a MAGNOLIA IMAGE on your card or project. Your entry will give you an opportunity to be the winner of a Special Surprise Gift from Magnolia-licious, the best place to shop for Magnolias and many other wonderful things. 

For my card, I have used Digi Design Papers from Shery K Designs - Cacao Collection that I purchased at MyGrafico. I received some images from the new  With Love Collection the other day from Magnolia-licious and had to use the Tilda with Love Potion. I think she is perfect for a New Year's Card as well as for a Valentine's Day Card, a Wedding Card, a Congratulations Card, and so many more occasions! Tilda was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and was colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I paper pieced her dress and shoes and added some sparkle using Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen to the dress, and the heart bubbles. You really can't see it on Tilda's dress in the picture, but it looks really pretty in person.  The Silver Roses are from Recollections. The White Semi-Open Rosebuds are Wild Orchid Crafts. The Silver Glitter Fronds are from Michaels. The Sheer Silver Ribbon and Silver Glitter Paper are from JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store.

Thank you for stopping by for a visit today! I hope you take a moment to visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog  and see all the gorgeous cards that my teammates have created!! I also hope you stop by Magnolia-licious to see all the wonderful deals that Diana is offering.

I wish you all a wonderful New Year with Good Health, Much Happiness and Happy Crafting!


I am entering my card in the following Challenge:

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 192 - Happy New Year

I'm so excited that my card made Top 3 at Cupcake Inspirations!

Big Hugs,

Suzan

Let It Snow For Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Inspiration Challenge

 Hello Everyone! It time for another Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Inspiration Challenge.  The challenge is being hosted by the talented Eulanda. For this inspiration challenge, Eulanda has chosen this wonderful photo.

 

The challenge is to make a Pink Christmas Card or Project.

 

 

I hope it inspires you to play along with us! All you need to do is to use a MAGNOLIA IMAGE on your card or project. Your entry will give you an opportunity to be the winner of a Special Surprise Gift from Magnolia-licious, the best place to shop for Magnolias and many other wonderful things.

 

 

I hope that you stop by Magnolia-licious store to see something new that we are doing. The design team has been busy coloring the images from  A Christmas Story Collection and Nativity Collection and more. What a great way to see them without the Magnolia watermark.

 

 

While you are at Magnolia-licious, don't forget to take a look at the fantastic special on Mini Stamp Storage System! The price is just $10.00 .  .   . Normally $23.99!  Each system includes a glossy white binder with turquoise logo on the front and spine, 5 double-sided insert sheets, and more than enough index cards for you to catalog your collection. The binder is about 12" x 12", holds 90 Mini Magnolia Stamps, and is such a marvelous way to organize your stash of Minis! What a great gift to give a friend this holiday season. .   .along with a Mini or two!  Oh, and you don't want to miss out on the new #6 MagnoliaInk Magazine. It comes with a free exclusive Magnolia Image. . . Tilda with Puppy. It is so darn cute!

 

 

For my Card, I used Merry and Bright Design Paper from We R Memory Keepers, Digi Design Paper from MyGrafico - Kelly Medina Christmas Collection, and White Glitter Paper from Joann Craft and Fabric Store.  Snowy Tilda, from A Christmas Story Collection, was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and was colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  3 layers of White Doodlebug Flock was added to Tilda's scarf using Sakura Quickie Glue Pen. I also added Recollections Snow Extra Fine Glitter to the scarf on top of the flocking and to Tilda's dress, and Hero Arts Prisma Glitter to the snowflake Tilda is holding.  I used the Spruce Magnolia Doohickey to cut the trees and the Frosty Border from Memory Box to cut the snowflake border. The large snowflake is from Michael's. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The white berries are from Joann Craft and Fabric Store. I added Hero Arts Prisma Glitter to them as well. The ribbon is from Wooten Scrapbook Company. And, the snowflake charm is from a pair of earrings that I bought at JCPenney.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by for a visit today! I hope you take a moment to visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and see all the gorgeous cards and projects that my teammates have created!! I also hope you stop by Magnolia-licious to see all the wonderful deals that Diana is offering.

 

Before I close, I have some exciting news to share with you! On Thursday, November 29th,  Magnolia-licious Highlites is having a Blog Hop. The Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Design Team has been invited to join in on the hop. There will also be a Scavenger Hunt!  Two $50.00 gift certificates from Magnolia-licious will be given to the winners, one for the Challenge and the other for the Scavenger Hunt. How fun is that! So, I hope you hop along with us! Make sure you start at the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog to get all the Important Details!

I am entering my card in the following Challenge:

 

* Sweet Stamping Pixies Challenge - #09 Monochrome

 

 



Big Hugs,

 

Suzan

Thankful For You

 

 

 

Hello Everyone! For my card, I used Digi Design Papers from MyGrafico -  Kelly Medina Woodland Collection. Tilda With Corn was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and was colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and Recollections. The berries are from JoAnn Fabric and Craft. The flourishes within the flowers were cut using Magnolia DooHickey Cutting Die Heart Swirl.  The corner flourish was cut using a Cuttlebug Die. The red satin ribbon and crocheted lace are from JoAnn Fabric and Craft. I added some red flower trim from my stash to it. The "Thankful With Heart" was stamped using a Studio G Clear Stamp.

Big Hugs,

Suzan





Take A Hike for Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Inspiration Challenge

 

 

Hello Everyone! It's that time again for another Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Inspiration Challenge. The challenge is being hosted by the talented Jane.  For this inspiration challenge, Jane has chosen this wonderful photo.

 

 





 

 

I hope it inspires you to play along with us! All you need to do is to use a MAGNOLIA IMAGE on your card or project. Your entry will give you the opportunity to be the lucky winner of a Gift Certificate to Magnolia-licious, the best place to shop for Maggies. Diana has the cute new Australia Collection on Pre-Order with a 18% discount off the everyday low price and you can also Pre-order them individually! The new Memory Box Fall and Christmas Dies are also on Pre-order as well!

 

 

The earthy colors in the photo inspired me to create a mountain scene with Hiking Edwin from the Turning Leaves Collection. I decided to make a pocket card using Lifestyle Crafts Treat Bag. For the background, I used Imaginisce Design Papers that I purchased at Michaels. I tore a piece of brown cardstock for the ground on which Edwin would be hiking on. I added some grass using Martha Stewart Grass Border Punch. I punched it out of two different green cardstocks. I cut the grass borders into smaller sections and then adhered them the ground. The pine trees were cut using Sizzix Originals Die #38-0179.  I stamped Hiking Edwin and Sign With Birds, from Magnolia-licious, on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored them using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  I cut the birds off the sign and added an owl button that I bought at Michaels. Then, I added a little bit of twine to the top of the pocket.

 

 

 



 

For the insert, I added a compass from K & Company.

The little pinecone was made using Tim Holtz Tattered Pinecone Die.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog! I really do enjoy reading your comments that you leave for me! I hope you take a minute to visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and see all the gorgeous cards that my teammates have created!! I hope they will inspire you to join in on the fun!! I can't wait to see your cards!

 

Have a wonderful day!!

 

Big Hugs,

 

Suzan

Made With Love For Magnoila-licious Challenge Blog Color Challenge



Hello Everyone! It's that time again for another Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Color Inspiration Challenge. The two challenges for this month are being hosted by the talented Jane. For the color challenge, Jane has chosen this wonderful photo.





 Pink, Blue and White

I hope it inspires you to play along with us! All you need to do is to use a MAGNOLIA IMAGE and the colors PINK, BLUE and WHITE on your card or project. Your entry will give you the opportunity to be the lucky winner of a Gift Certificate to Magnolia-licious, the best place to shop for Maggies. Diana has the cute new Australia Collection on Pre-Order with a 18% discount off her everyday low price. There is a limited quantity, so if you would like a set, make sure you use the link and order one today!

For my card, I used Pinecone Press Blue Bell and Party Games Design Papers. I printed the quilt using DJ Inker's Ultimate Doodle Collection Quilt Block 3 onto the two different design papers  and cut out the pieces to make the quilt. Tailor Tilda, from Magnolia-licious, was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  The pin cushion is from DJ Inker's Scraps and Stitches Digi CD.

For the scallop border around the quilt, I used  EK Success Dotted Scallop Slim Edger Punch. For the doily, I used Cheery Lynn Designs DL102 French Pastry Doily Die. The pink roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the blue rose is from my stash. The scissor button is from Dress It Up - All Sewn Up Collection that I found at Michaels. The little white buttons I found at Joann Fabric and Craft. And, the heart pins are from Heidi Grace Designs.

Thank You Sew Much for stopping by my blog and I hope you take a minute to visit the

Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and see all the gorgeous cards that my talented teammates have created!! I hope they will inspire you to join in on the fun!!

I also want to thank all of you who left birthday wishes for me! You really made my birthday a special one!

Have a wonderful week!

Big Hugs,

Suzan



Happy Harvest For Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge

Hello Everyone! Yesterday was my birthday! My sweet hubby took yesterday and today off  from work to spend my birthday with me!  It is the best birthday gift this girl could ask for! He also gave me some lamps for my photo tent, so hopefully the next time I take some pictures, they will come out much better! We are going to take our motor home to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point today. We can park right on the edge of the sand. It is always so nice and relaxing to be spend the day at the beach!


Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge, the theme is to Create A Country Scene. I hope that you will join in on this fun challenge! Your entry will give you an opportunity to be the winner of one of this week's wonderful prizes from The Cutting Cafe and The Ribbon Girl.


For this challenge, I used My Mind's Eye Abbey Road Round and Round Design Papers. Tilda with Carrots, from Magnolia-licious, was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. Instead of having all carrots in Tilda's basket, I colored some of them to look like rutabagas and potatoes.  Tilda has picked the vegetables to make a nice stew for Edwin!


I made the barn using D.J. Inker's Ultimate Doodle Collection Digi Art CD. I printed the barn on red and white card stock. Then, I cut the white trim pieces out of the white and glued them onto the red. For the fence, I used Martha Stewart Border Fence Punch. The pumpkins are buttons that I found at JoAnns. The sunflowers are from My Moments that I bought from Paper Wishes. The orange roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The doily is from Wilton. The "Happy Harvest" was stamped using a Studio G Dollar Stamp from Michaels. The lace and the rooster weather vane are from my stash.


Thank you for stopping by my blog! I really do love reading the comments that you leave for me and appreciate each and every one of them!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Big Hugs,

Suzan

Under The Sea For Magnoila-licious Challenge Blog Inspiration Challenge

Hello Everyone! It's that time again for another Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Inspiration Challenge. I am so happy to be hosting again this week!! I have chosen a sweet picture to inspire us all!! Oh, I just thought these little girls looked so cute all dressed up in their tutus!

All you need to do is to use a Magnolia image on your card or project. Your entry will give you the opportunity to be the lucky winner of a Gift Certificate to Magnolia-licious, the best place to shop for Maggies. Diana has the new Turning Leaves Collection in stock   . . Regular Size and the Minis too! They are all so cute!

For this challenge, I decided to make a Star Pocket Card. I used the Star Catcher shape off the Playful Pockets Template from Hot Off The Press to make it. I traced and cut it out of White Card Stock and added Lilly Bimble Ocean Life Digital Design Papers from MyGrafico to it. I used ScorTape to form the pocket. I stamped Pearl Tilda, from Magnolia-licious, on Cryogen White Card Stock and traced a star shape around her letting her tail hang below the star. I colored Tilda and her little seahorse friend with Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I added a little sparkle using a Stardust Clear Gelly Roll Pen from Sakura. I drew some ink on the image and then took my finger to spread it a little bit. I also added some sparkle to the little bubbles.

The Lace, Pearl Strand, and the Tulle are from JoAnns.

The Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and Recollections.

I made a little tag to go into the pocket. The shell was cut using Sizzlits Shell #2 Die.

Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog! I had fun making this card! I hope that you have time to use your gadgets and gizmos aplenty. Your whozits and whatzits galore! And, your thingamabobs! I know you have twenty!!  I look forward to seeing what you create for this challenge!

I hope you can take a minute as well to visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and see all the gorgeous cards that the other Design Team Member have created!!

Big Hugs,

Suzan

Happy 4th Of July For Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge

Hello Everyone! Can you believe that 4th of July is next week!  4th of July is one of my favorite holidays.  My hubby and I decorate the wheels on our bikes with red, white and blue crepe paper streamers and participate in the neighborhood bike parade. It is always so much fun. Even our dog, Woody, comes along with us.  We have a bike trailer that he rides in that has been adapted with a wood floor so he can stand up in it. Woody has a pair of Doggles that he wears to keep the bugs and road dirt out of his eyes.  He has as much fun as we do.   .   . maybe even more, because everyone says hello to him!

Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge, I am so happy to be hosting. For this week's challenge,  I have chosen  Add A BANNER to a card or project . I hope that you will join in on this fun challenge! Your entry will give you an opportunity to be the winner of one this week's wonderful prizes from 7 Kids College Fund and The Ribbon Girl.

For my card, I used Lilly Bimble Patriotic Digi Design Papers from MyGrafico. I added a Double Mat of Red and Blue Card Stock using the Perfect Layers Rulers.  Burger Tilda, from Magnolia-licious, was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  I used the Scor Bubby to create the Bunting Banner. I used the stripes in the Design Paper as a guide for the score lines. Then I used  FabricTac to form and to add the K & Company Americana Pillow Stars to each bunting.

I created the picnic table by cutting a rectangle out of the Design Paper and two oblong diamonds to place on the corners. The legs are just two strips of brown card stock. The Pie is from Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers and the Condiments are from Stampa Barbara. Unfortunately these two companies have gone out of business. The little flag in the pie is from a Studio G Clear Stamp Set.   .   . the flag is on a cupcake.  For the grass, I used Martha Stewart Grass Border Punch.  Before I glued everything down, I sponged some clouds in the background using a cloud template. "Happy Fourth Of July" is also from Studio G. The ribbon is from Michaels.

Thank you for stopping by my blog! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! And, for those of you in the USA, I hope that you and your families have a fun and safe 4th of July!

Big Hugs,

Suzan

Cherish For Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Inspiration Challenge

Hello Everyone!! It's that time again for another Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Inspiration Challenge. The challenge is being hosted by the talented Katie Tate who has chosen this wonderful photo to inspire us all.

I  hope it inspires you to play along with us! All you need to do is to use a Magnolia image on your card or project. Your entry will give you the opportunity to be the lucky winner of a Gift Certificate to Magnolia-licious, the best place to shop for Maggies.

When I first saw the beautiful inspiration photo, I knew that I had to use feathers on my card. I wanted use down feathers, so I bought a white feather boa at a local craft store. I cut the light wispy feathers out of it! I have feathers  all over my craft room now. LOL!  It was a lot of fun to use a different embellishment on my card though.

For my card, I used Graphic 45 - Always On My Mind and Spellbound Design Papers. Even though they are from two different Collections, I think they look good together.

Tilda in the Garden, from Magnolia-licious, was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. For the frame behind Tilda, I used Hot Off The Press Layered Labels Template. After tracing and cutting out the Fancy Label A and B, I matted them with Green Card Stock. The Cherish Banner was stamped using Fiskars Clear Wedding Stamp Set. I  stamped it using a combination of green and rust chalk inks to match the pattern in the Design Paper. The pearl flourishes are from Recollections. The ribbon is from JoAnns. The flowers are from my stash.

Thank you for stopping by my blog and I hope you take a minute to visit the

Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog and see all the gorgeous cards and project that the other Design Team Member have created!! I hope they will inspire you to join in on the fun!!

I can't wait to see what you create!

Have a wonderful week!

Big Hugs,

Suzan

Purple and White For Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge

Hello Everyone! I hope you are all doing well and that you are enjoying the beginning of the Summer.  Here in the Southern California, we've been having a bit of June Gloom.  .   . cloudy in the morning and then they burn off by the early afternoon.  .  .perfect weather to work outside in the garden.  Unfortunately I haven't been able to, because a swarm of bees came through my backyard Memorial Day Weekend and landed in the neighbor's tree.  My Dad, who was a bee keeper for 25 years, one of his hobbies, has told me to stay out of the backyard until the bees have been removed. In recent years, some of the bees in California have become very aggressive and have been known to attack people if they feel threatened.  I have such fond memories of going with my Dad to tend to his hives and the honey from them was the best I have ever tasted.

Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge, we are being hosted by the talented Monika. The theme this week is to use Purple and White on a card or project . I hope that you will join in on this fun challenge! Your entry will give you an opportunity to be the winner of one of this week's wonderful prizes from Crafty Sentiments Designs and Stamping Scrapping. 

For my card, I decided to use Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations  #657217 Vintage Cabinet Card Die. I placed a folded piece of white card stock just inside the cutting line to cut the card out. Then I cut additional pieces out of  Printworks Design Paper. I just had a little piece left of this beautiful purple and white paper.   .    .I wish the purple would of photographed better. The true color is much richer.

Loves Me Tilda, from Magnolia-licious, was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  For the frame, I used Hot Off The Press Layered Labels Template - Squared Oval Label A. I traced and cut it out and then matted it with some purple card stock. The "just sittin' here thinking of you" is from C.C. Designs Amy R Stamps - Wish You Were Here Set. For the fence, I used the Magnolia Lovely Fence Die Cut. For the butterflies, I used Martha Stewart  3 in 1 Butterfly Punch. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The scalloped trim is from Offray and the flowered trim is from my stash. The pearls are from Hero Arts.

Thank you for stopping by my blog! I really do love reading the comments that you leave for me and appreciate each and every one of them.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Big Hugs,

Suzan

You Are Berry Berry Special To Me

Hello Everyone!  As you may have noticed, I love to use Digital Design Papers on my cards. Unfortunately, my favorite Epson Printer gave out last week and I now have to use another Epson All In One Printer that I have.  The colors are not printing the same as my favorite printer use to do, so I've been trying to play with the settings. Until I get the colors right, I had to go through my stash of Design Papers to look for some papers to use for the upcoming cards I need to make.  I came across the Doodlebug Design Papers that I used on this card. I've been saving it in my stash for a while now, thinking someday I would use it for something special! I think that is why I like Digi Design Papers so much. You can print them over and over again in any size you want them to be in.

For my card, I used Doodlebug Berry Pink and Cupcake Swiss Dots Design Papers. Berry Tilda was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  For the scalloped frame, I used Hot Off The Press Scalloped Frames Template. I traced and cut the 4" one and then matted it with green card stock.

For the frame that Tilda is sitting on, I used 6" wide Scor Tape, lace that I found at JoAnns, The Art Institute Glitter #87 Hot Kiss  and Sizzix #655028 Frame #2 Die.  You first stick the Scor Tape on a piece of  white card stock. Then you place the lace on top of it and add the glitter. Once that is done, you can die cut it into any shape. I saw this technique demonstrated at a local stamp convention.  The glitter doesn't show up very well on the photo, but it looks really pretty in person.

For the "You are Berry Berry Special" saying, I used a Studio G Stamp that I found at Michaels. It was traced and cut out using Hot Off The Press 15 Lovely Labels Mini Bracket Label. The little strawberry is from a Japanese Sticker Set that I received from a very sweet friend. The doily and the lace is from my stash.  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and All Natural Accents. For the flourishes, I used a die from Bosskut.

Thank you for stopping by my blog!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

I'm entering this card in the Wild Orchid Crafts Week 51 - Eyes Down For Bingo Challenge - Ribbon and Lace, Flowers and Pink

Big Hugs,

Suzan



Lily Princess For Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge

Hello Everyone!!  I hope you all are ready for the arrival of the Easter Bunny! I bought my dog, Woody, a little pink bunny toy. It's funny, he loves pink toys!! When you pull the tail of the bunny, it hops forward. Woody and I have been having so much fun playing with it. I pull the tail while Woody patiently watches. Woody lets it hop across the floor for a little bit and then grabs it and throws it up in the air. I think I'm going to have to get a couple more of these little bunnies after Easter. LOL!!

Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge, we are being hosted by the talented Mina. This week's challenge is Anything Goes. I hope that you will join in on this fun challenge! Your entry will give you an opportunity to be this week's lucky winner of a wonderful prize from Simon Says Stamps.

For my card, I used Nitwit Promises Digi Design Papers. I just love the blue and purple combination. Princess of the Valley Tilda, from Magnolia-licious, was stamped twice. Once on the Butterfly Design Paper and again on Cryogen White Card Stock. The Tilda stamped on the Cryogen White was colored with Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. It was cut out and glued on top of the image stamped on the Design Paper. I did this, because I knew that I wasn't going to be able to cut out all the small details and I didn't want anything to be left out of this cute image. The two larger flowers were made from scraps of the Design Papers. The other flowers are from my stash and Wild Orchid Crafts. The lace and ribbon is also from my stash. I tied the double looped bow using the Bow Easy. I made the butterfly stickpin using some beads from a bead kit that I bought at JoAnns. I found the bead kit in the dollar section.

Thank you for stopping by to visit me!! I always love hearing from you!  I hope to see you back here on Tuesday for the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Color Inspirational Challenge!!

I have entered this card in the Wild Orchid Crafts Week 46 - Things with Wings Challenge.

Have a wonderful Spring weekend!! And, a blessed Easter Day!!

Big Hugs,

Suzan

Something Eggstra Special For Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Inspiration Challenge

Hello Everyone!! It's the 4th Tuesday in March, so it's time for a Inspiration Challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog!!  This wonderful challenge is being hosted by the talented Angela who has chosen this wonderful photo to inspire us all.

Doesn't this cake look delicious!! I hope it inspires you to play along with us!  All you need to do is to use some of the elements from the inspiration photo along with a Magnolia image on your card or project. Your entry will give you the opportunity to be the lucky winner of a Gift Certificate to Magnolia-licious, the best place to shop for Maggies.  .  . Regular Size and Minis too.   .   . along with dies from Memory Box and Poppystamps and so much more!! I can't wait to see your beautiful Spring creations!!


I would like to take this time to welcome the fabulously talented Jacque to the  Magnolia-licous Challenge Blog Design Team.  She will be a Guest Design Team Member and  joining in on the challenges from time to time.  Jacque's cards are always so gorgeous and very inspirational!   I'm so excited that she will be part of this wonderful  team!  Please stop by her blog and give her a big welcome!!

For my card, I decide to make another Center Step Card.  The last time I made a Center Step Card, I cut the slits needed to create the card using my cutting mat, clear metal edged ruler and my craft knife.  This time I had a aha moment!! LOL!! I used the Scor Pal with the matching Scor Mat instead of the cutting mat.  I used the measurements at the top of the Scor Pal to line up the ruler along with the grid on the Scor Mat and I used the measurements on the side of the Scor Pal to know where to start and end the cuts. I can't tell you how much easier it was to make the card! I love this style of card and can't wait to make more!

To embellish my card, I used Nitwit Hoppy Hearts Digital Design Paper and  Best Creations Design Papers.  Mini Little Bunny Tilda, from Magnolia-licious, along with all the other images that I used were stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored with Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  The basket stamp is from Darcies - JCS0084. The Easter Eggs and Peeps are from Studio G.  Hero Arts Ultra Fine Prisma Glitter was added to the Peeps, Tilda, and the Easter Eggs. The grass was cut using the Grass Border Punch from Martha Stewart. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. And, the ribbon is from my stash.

Thank you stopping by today!! I hope that you will visit the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous cards and projects that the other Design Team Members have created!!

Have a wonderful day.   .   . a wonderful week!! 

Big Hugs,

Suzan

It's Not Easy Being A Princess For Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge

Happy Spring Everyone!! I hope wherever you are that you are enjoying a nice Spring day!! I live in Southern California, so my daffodils have already come and gone. It's kind of sad, because I love having them in my garden.  They are one of my favorite flowers next to Sweet Peas. It really makes me happy to see them. It's just nice to know though that they will be back again next year to put a big smile on my face.

Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge, we are being hosted by the talented Anne. This week's challenge is to use More Than One Fold on a card or project. I hope that you will join in on this fun challenge! Your entry will give you an opportunity to be this week's lucky winner of a wonderful prize from Dies To Die For .

For my More Than One Fold card, I decided to make a Center Step Card. I found the pattern on Teresa's Folded & Fabulous Cards CD from Hot Off The Press. I used We R Memory Keepers Love Struck Design Papers. Sweet Princess Tilda and Prince Phillip (the frog), from Magnolia-licious, were both stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored with Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I think these two images are so cute together! Tilda looks like she thinking, "It's not easy being a princess, especially when you have to kiss a frog." LOL!  Hero Arts Ultra Fine Prisma Glitter was added to Tilda's crown and the heart on the arch. Glossy Accents was added to the frog's crown. The arch was made using Sizzix Frame # 2 - 655028. I just cut off the bottom of the frame. The flowers on the arch are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The grass was cut using the Grass Border from Martha Stewart. The flowers on the grass are from All Natural Accents. The butterflies are stickers from Best Creations.


Thank you for stopping by!!  I always love hearing what you think of my cards!! Your comments are so appreciated!!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Big Hugs,
Suzan

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Hello Everyone!! One of my New Year's Resolutions was to use my Cricut more often. I have been getting the Cricut Magazine at JoAnns for a several months now and my hubby even gave me a subscription to the Magazine for Christmas.  I have all these magazines next to my bedside and before I go to sleep, I look through them for some inspiration. I finally have my Cricut out of the box.  I don't really have a permanent home for it in my craft room though.  It's sitting on top of the box that it came in and I take it to the kitchen table whenever I need to use it.   I  used it to cut the frame in today's card.  I think it's a good start.

Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge, we are being hosted by the talented June.  This week's challenge is to use Blue and White on a card or project. I hope that you will join in on this wonderful challenge! Your entry will give you an opportunity to be this week's lucky winner of a wonderful prize from Crafts You Love.

For my card, I used  Nitwit Cottage Charm Digi Design Papers. Tilda With The Cute Skirt, from Magnolia-licious was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock. Tilda's dress was colored with Water Based Markers and a Tombow Colorless Blender Pen. I colored the markers on a Stay Put Craft Mat and picked them up with the blender pen. The rest of Tilda was colored with Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The frame that Tilda is sitting on was cut using the Cricut  Fancy Frames Cartridge <Frame 12> + <Fram 12Lr>.  The roses on the frame started out white and were colored using the same Water Based Markers that I colored Tilda's dress with. I had seen a wonderful video that Bev Rochester had done on altering flowers and I had to try it. I colored the markers on a craft mat and sprayed them with Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist. I lightly sprayed the white roses with Glimmer Mist as well. Then, I took the roses and picked up the color from the craft mat. I made the little white flowers with a couple of small flower punches and some stamens that I found at JoAnns in the cake decorating department. The white trim was also found at JoAnns.  The Blue Making Memories Ribbon was a gift from Wooten's Scrapbook Store. If you live in Southern California, you have to visit one of their stores.  Wooten's has the most wonderful selection of papers and embellishments that I have ever seen.  And, Mr. and Mrs. Wooten, the owners, are the nicest people and always so helpful. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Wooten for being so kind to Jacque, Bev, Michelle and me when we shopped at your Tustin Store after CHA.

Before I close, I would like to share some exciting news with you!!  I have been asked to be on the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog Design Team!! Oh My Goodness!! I can't tell how thrilled I am to be on this wonderful team!! All the Design Team members are so talented!! I am also very proud to be representing Magnolia-licious, the best place to shop for Maggies!! Congratulations to Jacque and Cabio on their appointments to the Magnolia-licious Design Teams as well!

Have a wonderful day!! And, a big thank you to all of you for visiting!! It really means a lot to me!! I hope that you will come back on Tuesday for my very first Magnolia-licious Challenge Card!!

Big Hugs,
Suzan