Edwin's Journey

It is my turn for the inspirational challenge for the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. Here is the picture I chose as the inspiration. It is from Martha Stewart.

Here is my creation. I was inspired to create with a navy theme in red, white, and blue.

Here is a close-up of Edwin. The stamp is from the Bon Voyage collection at Magnolia-licious. I applied Glossy Accents to his hat, telescope, scarf, buttons, and shoes. The image was colored with Copic Markers. The seashell is an embellishment from K&Co., and the rub-ons are from Making Memories.

I hope you are inspired to join in the fun at Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. The challenge is to create a project based on the inspiration above. Post your creation to the Challenge Blog to be eligible for a prize from Diana at Magnolia-licious.

Thanks for stopping by! LC

Summer Bash

Hi!
   Welcome to the Magnolia Summer Bash Blog Hop! If you have arrived here from Angie's blog you are at the right place. If not, you should procede to Magnolia Highlites Blog to begin. There is a secret 3 word sentence you need to make to be able to enter for the prize, and there is a secret letter at each blog.

Here is the Blog Hop order:
Sharon
Cabio
Angie
Linda (me) You are here!
Maria
Cheryl
Suzanne
Maureen
Janiel
Tracy
Mindy
Barb
Angela
Patti Jo
Norma
Pat

Here are my creations for the Blog Hop. I chose to use #3000 Tilda Gone Fishing from Magnolia-licious.

This is my August calendar page. You can see previous pages here July June April  Here is a close-up of Tilda. I made her 3-D by raising the image with foam tape. Her boots, buttons, and lure have Glossy Accents on them. I also used Mrs.Grossman stickers and Quickutz dies.

I also like to create layouts with Magnolia images. Here is a 12x12 layout I created with the Tilda Gone Fishing image.

Now for the Blog Hop details:
There are 2 ways to win.

1. Details are on the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog.
2. Participants are to hop around the blogs and put the letters together to spell the sentence and email it to   
  sjdean0574@yahoo.com
3. Participants have until July 31st to email the answer to Suzanne —winner will be chosen randomly

Prize is 5 stamps from Magnolia-licious and a Summer Sand Bucket full of craft goodies (photos below).

AND the 2nd way to win:

1. Create a SUMMER PROJECT with the theme of Beach, Picnics/Barbecues or Fishing using only Magnolia stamps by July 31st.
2. Enter it into the InLinkz on the Magnolia-licious Highlites blog.
3. One random winner will win 2 Magnolia stamps of their choice from Magnolia-licious.

Here is the prize for the random winner that emails the sentence correctly---it is $100 worth of goodies PLUS 5 Mini Magnolia stamps of their choice AND a Scor-Buddy—that’s a lot of fun!! Second prize goes to someone who does a project, and they get 2 stamps of their choice from Diana’s store.

a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a     a
MY LETTER IS: "a"

  Now please hop to the next blog (Maria) to see more inspiration and collect another letter! When you are finished collecting the letters you will put them together to create a 3 word sentence. Find contest details at the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog HERE! Thanks for joining us! Linda C

Red, White, and Blue

It is my month to choose the inspirational colors for the Magnolia-licious Challenge, and since it is July I chose red, white, and blue. Here is the picture I chose for my inspirational colors.

Here is my card for the color challenge.

For my card I stamped #3029 Tilda in Star Dress from Magnolia-licious. Here is a close-up of Tilda.

Be sure to check out the Design Team's creations at the Magnolia-licous Challenge Blog. We hope you decide to take the red, white, and blue challenge. You might win a prize from Diana at Magnolia-licious.

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you. LC

Grand Ol' Flag

Several weeks ago I told you about the calendar stands my husband made, and I posted a photo of one and one of the calendar pages I made for a friend. You can see them HERE.

Here is my calendar page for June.

The image is from Magnolia-licious #3029 Tilda in Star Dress. I colored the image with Copic markers and added Stickles. I paper pieced the flag with a scrap of Scenic Route. The embellishment on the right is also from Scenic Route.

Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a great day! Linda C

A Magnolia Challenge

It's time for a new Magnolia challenge from Magnolia-licious. Today's challenge is a color challenge, and it is PINK!

My project for the challenge is a doorknob hanger I made for my craft room.

For my project I used Magnolia stamps #321 Hello Little Butterfly and Open Gate. These stamps are available in mini size also.

Here is a close-up of Tilda. Isn't she adorable?

I hope you decide to participate in the Magnolia-licious Challenge. Don't forget there is a prize from Diana at Magnolia-licious.

Thanks for stopping by. Check back later to see other projects I created for my craft room. Have a great day! LC

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



At the Beach with Tilda

Hi! It's the second Tuesday of the month and time for the Magnolia-licious Color Challenge. Norma's color challenge for today is 'black, white, and one other color'. You can see the Design Team's creations and  details of the challenge HERE. Don't forget about the prize Diana is offering.

Here is the image Norma provided for the color challenge.

For my card I chose to use blue as the third color to go with the black and white. As most of you know, I color the images with Copic markers, so for this card I used the 'C' (cool greys) series of markers. Using the cool greys along with the blues gave this card a monochromatic look. I chose silver-toned charms, corners, and white seam binding as embellishments to compliment the colors. The Magnolia stamps I used are #237 Beach Tilda and #612 Bathing Ring  from the Magnolia-licious store.

We hope you decide to participate in the color challenge at Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog. We really enjoy looking at your creations.

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comments! Linda C

Card for a Friend

It is the 4th Tuesday of April and time for the Magnolia-licious Challenge. Today's challenge is inspired by this photograph.

Here is my creation based on the photograph.

Here is a close-up of Tilda. Magnolia stamps can be purchased at Magnolia-licious.

Card Recipe:

Tilda stamp from Magnolia-licious

Memento tuxedo black ink

X-Press IT blending paper

Copic markers

Graphic 45 paper

Bazzill cardstock

EK Success Jolee

Glossy Accents

America Craft rub-on

Papertrey Ink banner die

Be sure to check out the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog to see the Design Team's creations and to get the details of the Inspiration Challenge. We love to see what you design and create. Don't forget about the prize  Diana offers from Magnolia-licious.

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your visits and comments. Have a great day. Linda C

Hello Spring!

Good Morning! It is the second Tuesday of April and time for the Magnolia-licious Color Challenge. The colors for today's challenge are pink and green...perfect for this time of the year. Be sure to check out the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog where the Design Team members' creations are posted. Don't forget to enter the challenge. You have until April 25 to create your own pink and green project. We love to see what you create. Don't forget about the prize from Diana at Magnolia-licious.

Here is a close-up of Tilda dressed in pink and green just for the challenge. This Tilda with Hawaiian Flower is from the Butterfly Dreams 2011 Collection at Magnolia-licious. Isn't she adorable?

Here is the card I created for the challenge.

Card Recipe:
Tilda with Hawaiian Flower stamp
Memento ink
X-Press IT blending paper
Copic markers
Paper from stash
Stampin' Up! ribbon
Button and rhinestones from stash
Quickutz dragonfly die
Stampin' Up! leaf die
JoAnn's card base
Bazzill cardstock
Sharpie white poster paint pen

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comments. Have a great day! LC

Magnolia-licious Jan. Color Challenge

It's the 2nd Tuesday of the month and time for the Magnolia-licious Color Challenge. Today's challenge is issued by the talented Cabio. For the color challenge, Cabio chose orange and green and used this photo for the color inspiration. You can find more details about the challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.
The blog challenge is sponsored by Diana, owner of Magnolia-licious. When you visit the blog you can see the other Design Team members' creations for the challenge.

Here is my creation for the color challenge.

For my card I used the Magnolia stamp, Tilda Throwing Snowballs.

Card Recipe:
Tilda stamp
Papertrey Ink white cardstock
Memento tuxedo black ink
Copic markers
Nestabilities
Recollection pearls
Ribbon from stash
Bazzill cardstock
Crate Paper stack
EK Success snowballs
Sharpie white poster paint pen

I hope you decide to play along with the Magnolia-licious Color Challenge. Be sure to link your creation to the Challenge Blog for a chance to be a winner.

Thanks for stopping by. Stay warm! Linda C