Mini Magnolia Valentine's Day Cards and Treats

Hello Everyone!  Like I promised, here are the Valentine's Day Cards, Pillow Box and Lollipop Cover that I made for CHA.  I was asked to make them using  Magnolia Mini World Stamps from Magnolia-licious.  While making the cards and treats,  I realized how much I love these little cuties!! Instead of making the usual 6" square cards, I made 3 1/2" square cards.

I think this size is just perfect for a little Valentine Greeting for someone special!

For the With Love Card, I used Digi Papers from Design House Digital - Kate Teague Valley of Love Papers. The Mini Tilda With Heart was colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The scalloped heart was cut using CC Designs Cutter Big Hearts Embossing Die.  The saying is from the Valley of Love Elements. The scalloped border is from  EK Success.

For the Puppy Love Card, I used Digi Papers from Nitwit - From the Heart Collection. The Mini Tilda with Puppy was colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  The large scalloped heart was cut using Nestibilities Classic Hearts and Classic Scalloped Hearts. The heart border is from EK Success. And, the love brad is from Basic Grey.

Here are the Valentine's Day Pillow Box and Lollipop Cover.  The pillow box is from Wilton.
I found the directions for the lollipop cover here. I decorated both using Digi Papers from Nitwit - Val'n Tine Collection. Mini Tilda with the String of Hearts was colored using Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The scalloped rectangular mats behind Tilda were cut using the Cricut - Elegant Edges Cartridge. The heart border is from EK Success. They were so easy to make and would be great for a school party, birthday party, or just to make for blogging friends!


Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful week!  Please come back this Friday. I'll have my Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAngler Challenge Card and some Valentine's Candy for a lucky follower!

Big Hugs,
Suzan

CHA Pictures

Hello Everyone! I can't tell you how wonderful it was to be able to attend the Winter CHA! The best part was being able to meet in person some of the friends I have met in the blogging world. Big hugs to all of you! A special thank you to Diana Crick, owner of ScorPal and Magnolia-licious for allowing me to be apart of the whole experience!

Here I am with my very dear and talented friend Jacque! Jacque and I colored hundreds of Mini Magnolia images before hand to put on pillow boxes to give out at the convention and we even had to color more images there at the show too!!  The pillow boxes were such a big hit!  I think we ended up making over 700 of them! Big Hugs to Cabio, Mindy, Angie, and Patti Jo for helping us put the boxes together!

On Sunday evening, I was treated to a wonderful flower making class taught by the very talented Patti Jo.  Thank you so much Patti Jo!  Oh My Goodness, you have to take a look at here blog.  She makes the most beautiful handmade flowers. It was so much fun learning how to make the flowers and to also sit down and do some crafting with such a talented bunch of ladies! Pictured left to right: Patti Jo, Bron, Diana, Sharon, Cabio, Me - the tall one in the center, Jacque, Mindy, Bev, and Angie.

On Monday night, Diana treated us all to a wonderful dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company! Thank you so much Diana!  It was such a marvelous time filled with good food and a lot of laughter! We were all laughing so much that tears were running down our faces! Pictured left to right: Bron, Mindy, Angie, Sharon, Patti Jo, Cabio, Suzanne, Diana, Me, Bev and Jacque.

On Wednesday afternoon, after the show was over, Michelle, Bev, Jacque and I went to Disneyland for a few hours.  Here we are inside the front entrance.  It was Bev and Jacque's first visit!! These ladies are the sweetest most wonderful ladies I have ever met! I felt I like I have known them forever!



I wish I had more pictures to show of the convention, but photographs were not allowed unless you were a buyer. From what I did get to see, you better start saving your money!
I saw some beautiful Flowers from Prima, Spring Darjeeling Flowers from Petaloo, Tim Holtz Distress Markers,  Embellishments and Tissue Paper Garland that I can't wait to get from Melissa Frances and some very cute images from Stampavie!

While at the show, I also found out some exciting news that I will share with you sometime soon!

Have a wonderful week my blogging friends!

Big Hugs,
Suzan

Sending You Hugs for Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge

Hello Everyone! I've been busy getting ready for CHA the past couple of weeks. I'm so excited that I'm going to finally see some of the wonderful friends that I have met in the blogging world, including my dear friends Jacque and Bev!   Jacque and I will be working at the Magnolia Mini World/ScorPal Booth #856 on Monday and Tuesday, so if you will be attending the convention, please stop by and say hello!!

Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge Blog, we are being hosted by the talented Jane.  For this Challenge, Jane has created a wonderful sketch for us to use!      

I hope that you will come and join us!! Your entry will give you an opportunity to be the lucky winner of a wonderful prize from All That Scraps or Ribbon Girl.

For my card, I used Digi Papers from Nitwit - Val'n Tine Collection. The very cute Koala Hug Tilda, which was a wonderful surprise this Christmas from a very sweet friend, was colored with Alcohol Markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.  If you don't already have this image, Magnolia-licious has it available on Pre-order. The saying from All That Scraps - Amy R Stamps Heart-y Sayings was stamped on hearts  that were cut using Nestabilities Classic Hearts. The latches were cut using Sizzix Sizzlet Die and  then fingernail charms were added to them. The heart border was cut using and EK Success Border Punch. The flowers are from Recollections and Wild Orchid Crafts. The doily is from Wilton that I bought at Michaels. And, the ribbon is from my stash.

Thank you for stopping by to visit! Hopefully I'll  have some pictures to share with you from CHA and I still have to share with you the cards that I made for convention too!!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Big Hugs,
Suzan

Tilda With Daisy For Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge

Happy New Year Everyone!! Have you made any New Year's Resolutions??  One of my resolutions is to use more of my ever growing crafting stash!! I am running out of space in my tiny craft room!!  I've been trying not to go to my favorite craft stores!!  I think I need Crafters Anonymous!! LOL!!

Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar and stAnglar Challenge Blog, we are being hosted by the

very talented Jacque. For this Challenge, Jacque has created a magnificent sketch for us to use!!  I had fun making a card with it and I think you will too!!  I hope that you will come and join us!! Your entry will give you an opportunity to be the lucky winner of a wonderful prize from 7 Kids College Fund.

For my card, I used digi papers from Echo Park Country Drive Collection. I thought they were perfect for the very cute Tilda with Daisy from Magnolia-licious.  Tilda was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored with alcohol markers, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I used  Martha Stewart Scallop Flower Petals Punch to create the border.                The flowers are from Recollections and  Wild Orchid Crafts.  The ribbon and butterfly are from my stash.

Thank you for stopping by to visit!!  I hope that you let me know what you think of my card!! I always love hearing from you!!  I'll be back soon to show you some cards that I made for CHA using some of the very cute Mini Tildas from Magnolia-licious.  Until then, have a wonderful weekend!! I hope you come back and visit soon!!

Big Hugs,

Suzan

Snowflakes Are Angel Kisses for Just Magnolia and hAnglar & stAnglar Challenge

Hello Everyone!! I hope you all have finished your holiday shopping!! I still have to get a couple of stocking stuffer for my hubby and my dog, Woody and I will be all done!!  I mailed out all the packages for family and friends on Tuesday along with the Christmas Cards!!

 A lady in line at the post office asked me if I felt like Santa. I laughed and asked her why.

She said it was because I was mailing out so many packages.  I wish I had Santa's Elves to help me with all the things I need to do before Christmas!! LOL!!

Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar & stAnglar Challenge Blog, we are being hosted by the

talented Sara. For this Challenge, which will run for two weeks because of the holiday season, the theme is White Plus One Other Color. I hope that you will come and join us!! Your entry will give you an opportunity to be the lucky winner of a wonderful prize from  Dies To Die For or Letraset.

For My Card, I used Blue with White Glitter Dot DP from Me & My Big Ideas and White Glitter Paper from JoAnns.  Since I don't have any of the larger dies, I used Easy Scalloped Frames Template from Hot Off the Press to make the shape of  the card.  I trimmed the points down to be even with the scallops. I used the Martha Stewart Scallop Snowflake Border Punch to make the border.  Before I glued it down along the fold, I added blue sparkle ribbon from my stash. The center shapes were made using the Nested Shapes Template from Hot Off the Press. I used Martha Stewart Scallop Snowflake Deep Edge Punch to make the large center snowflake. I placed a smaller snowflake on top of it, which I cut with a Cuttlebug Snowflake Die. A clear iridescent fingernail charm was placed in the center. I also added the iridescent fingernail charms to the centers of the snowflakes on the border. Halo Tilda from Magnolia-licious was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored with Copic Markers, Prismacolor Pencils, and Gamsol. Hero Arts Ultra Fine Prisma Glitter was added to her wings, halo and star wand. The saying was computer generated.

For the matching ornament, I used 3-D Ornaments Template from Hot Off The Press.    
I added a snowflake from Michaels.   Mini Halo Tilda was added to the center.

Thank you so much for stopping by to visit, especially during this busy time of the year!!      

I hope that you will let me know what you think of my card and ornament.  I always love reading the comments that you leave me.  They are all very much appreciated!!

Have a wonderful weekend!! 

Winner of the Christmas Candy

Happy Tuesday Everyone!! Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments that you left for me!! And, for those who became followers. . . big hugs for you!! I really do appreciate it!!

The winner of the Christmas Candy is:

TA Carbone who wrote:

"Well I have been a follower because your work is Beautiful and I am honored to share the blog candy on my blog"

Congratulations TA!! Please email me your mailing address before  Friday, December 9 at midnight EST.

Have a wonderful week everyone!!   I hope you come back and visit again soon!!

With All My Heart For Just Magnolia and Christmas Candy

Happy December Everyone! I still can't believe that it is already December!! Where has the year gone!!  In Southern California where in live, we have been experiencing unusually high winds.  Luckily, there has been no damage caused by them in my neighborhood.  I hope wherever you are that you are enjoying a beautiful day!!

Today at Just Magnolia and hAnglar & stAnglar Challenge Blog, we are being hosted by the talented Donalda. For this Special Monthly Challenge, the theme is Anything Goes along with the option of Lots of Sparkle. I had a lot of fun with this challenge!! If you like glitter like I do, I know you will have a lot of fun too!! I hope that you will come and join us!! 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 Red with White Polka Dots and Snowflake DP's from Three Bugs in a Rug -  Let It Snow Collection. I also used Red Glitter Paper from JoAnns. I used Martha Stewart - Snowflake Punch Around the Page that I purchased from HSN for the snowflake frame. I have to tell you that it looked like it had snowed in my craft room, because I don't know how many times I tried to punch the snowflake frame. LOL!!  The border would not match up with the corners. The instructions said to start with a 3 1/4" square.  I finally realized that it needed to be smaller, so I used a 3 3/16" square. Tilda with Snow Heart from Magnolia-licious was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and colored with Copic Markers, Prismacolor Pencils, and Gamsol. The snow heart was glittered with Hero Arts Ultra Fine Prisma Glitter. This is my favorite glitter!! I also used the glitter to re-glitter the snowflakes that I found at Michaels using Martha Stewart Glitter Glue. I wanted the snow heart and snowflakes to have the same color of sparkles. The red sparkle ribbon is from my stash.  I used the Bow Easy to make the bow.

Christmas Candy!!

I would love to thank you for making me feel so welcome in the blogging world with a little Christmas Candy!!

To be eligible, I am asking that you please:
(1) Leave a comment for me on this posting
(2) Become a follower
(3) Show the Christmas Candy on your sidebar with a link to my blog

 
You will have until Monday, December 5th, 12am EST. Good Luck!!

 

 

*Magnolia Mini Wrapped Tilda

*Magnolia Mini Unwrapped Tilda
*Inkadinkado Pattern Play Holiday Clear Stamp Set

*Inkadinkado Holiday Expressions Clear Stamp Set

*Sizzix Embosslits - Christmas Tag

*Sizzix Sizzlits - Ornament #2

Thank you so much for stopping by to visit me today!! I always love hearing from you!!
Have a wonderful weekend!!