In a Magnolia Mood

Sorry I have been away for a couple of weeks. Thanks for checking back with me. I have not been in a crafty mood. Some days I have gone to my craft space and just looked around. I even tried 'retail therapy' during the past weeks only to leave Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and JoAnn's empty handed. Luckily for me, I had created today's card in mid-April....and best of all, my depression seems to be lifting. 

Today's post is for the Magnolia-licious Inspiration Challenge. Here is the picture Norma chose to inspire us.

The item in the picture which inspired me most was the purple tablecloth over the gold one. I immediately focused on the purple cloth and the brown chairs.I had stamped and colored my image before I ever noticed the floral arrangement. I find it interesting how each person sees her own 'version' of the picture. The green leaves and the yellow flowers never 'appeared' to me until much later.

Here is my creation.

For my card I stamped #231 Spellcaster Tilda. She can be purchased from Magnolia-licious HERE. I think she is so pretty; I love how her hair rolls back, her see-through pinafore, and the magic wand. I had fun coloring this image and adding the bling around the wand. I used rhinestones, Glossy Accents, and Stickles.
The embellishment in the middle of the seam binding ribbon (dyed with Glimmer Mist) is a star brad added to an off-white button. I put the prongs through the button holes to add it to the button.

Here is a close-up of Tilda.  

Be sure to check out the details of the Magnolia-licious Inspiration Challenge HERE, and while you are there check out the creations from the Design Team. I am always amazed by the cards and projects those creative ladies share. I am sure one of them will inspire you!

Hopefully, the positive, 'feeling better' attitude will stay with me for a long while. I have had four good days. During those days I read The Lincoln Lawyer, spent a day shopping with a friend and actually bought things, ate out, and  worked on organizing my craft space. I slept less and did more. I decided to make some changes in my craft space. I am adding pink, and I found some happy fabric for a curtain. I will show you pictures as I go.

Thanks again for hanging in there with me! I appreciate you! LC