Celebrate Summer! - Magnolia-licious Summer Blog Hop

Hello.

Today, we're kicking off our Summer Blog Hop at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.

If you're already taking part in the Blog Hop and have arrived here from Jane's blog, then you're right on track.  If you didn't come from her blog then you just may want to start at the beginning, HERE.

On to my project...here's what I've created, a card and gift-basket set.

The first part is the card itself, which you can see is an easel card.

As for the gift basket, I saw a picture of a basket of strawberries on Pinterest which I thought was just the cutest.  A search on the internet led me to this site HERE.  I didn't follow the measurements given in the tutorial, but adjusted them to suit my project.    

I made the paper strawberries first (just google for the template if you're interested).  Each of the paper strawberry is actually a surprise package because I've filled each of them with a Lindt Lindor dark-chocolate ball...yum.

I created the basket just deep enough to hold four or five strawberries in it, so it's smaller/shallower than the one in the tutorial.

A closer look at the Magnolia Stamps images I've used for this project.

- Strawberry Yummy Tilda from the Sweet Rainbow Collection 2011

- Frency Tilda from the Spring Fever Collection 2016

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'll be happy to bring it in for you.
And other-brand stamps that the store carries include Stamping Bella, Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Crafter's Companion.

There are two ways to win during our Summer Blog Hop:

1.  Beach Ball Scavenger Hunt (see my picture below).

2.  Enter a summer-themed project (sorry, no cards please).

Both winners will win a $20 Gift Certificate from the Magnolia-licious store.

How to play:

1.  Like us on our Magnolia-licious Facebook Fan Page.

2.  Leave a comment on DT's posts during the hop.

3.  Count the number beach balls in each of the DT posts and send the total to Cathy Lee at cathylee.co@gmail.com using "Summer Beach Ball Scavenger Hunt" in the subject line.

Scavenger Hunt Picture

This is the last DT stop on our Summer Blog Hop.  I hope you've enjoyed yourself.

Challenges I'm entering with my summer project:
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Wk 19 - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me August Challenge -  Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar August Challenge - Summer Fun
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge Wk 31 - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #21 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Try to contain yourself
Simply Papercraft Challenge #34 - Anything Goes
Southern Girls - Anything Goes
Wonderful Wednesday - Anything Goes

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:  DCWV Berry Street Farmer's Market Stack paper pad

Dies:  Tim Holtz Tattered Flower Garland (strawberry sepals); Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Ovals, Grand Decorative Circles One, Classic Ovals, Classic Scalloped Ovals and Die D-Lites Blooms Two; Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles; Magnolia Doohickey Swirl; Elizabeth Craft Designs 730 Dancing Leaves

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain and Aged Mahogany; brads 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 and shoes:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- green shades:  holly, soft green, pastel green
- red shades:  ruby, poppy, lipstick red, red
- leaves:  5767-T, apple cider, meadow green
- basket:  cocoa, raw sienna, mustard, vanilla  
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

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

Gift Bags and Tags - Magnolia-licious July Mini Magnolias

Hello.

Happy Wednesday!  It's the day of the week that the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog dedicates to the 'Wednesday Mini Magnolia Challenge' where the design team showcases the Mini Magnolia Stamps images, along with a few Stamping Bella images thrown in every now and then.  It's my turn to participate in this week's Wednesday posting.

I've created these gift bags along with the gift tags to showcase the Mini Magnolia Stamps images.  The size of the Mini Tildas is just perfect for gift tags.

These aren't really proper bags.  For each bag, I've actually just made a little white box and wrapped a piece of coloured cardstock around it.  Then I decorated the bags with punched paper laces, ribbons, flowers and diecut leaves.

I've filled each box with mini Lindt dark chocolate squares...yum.

Taking a closer look at the Mini Magnolia Stamps images being featured.

- Mini Tilda with Spitz Pocket from the Special Moments Collection 2013 - Mini

- Mini Doo Bee Pops Tilda from the Special Moments Collection 2013 - Mini

- Mini Tilda with Cross Necklace from the Special Moments Collection 2013 - Mini

Magnolia-licious has a large selection of the Mini Magnolia Stamps and they are currently having a HUGE SALE on these mini stamps.  They can be purchased at an unbelievably price of only $1.50 each!!!  Check them out HERE!

Challenges for this project:

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #202 - Make Your Mark  

Card and Scrap Challenge #121 - Anything Goes

Colouring in Scrapland Challenge #13 - Todo vale/Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs Challenge - Flowers and Lace
Crafts Galore Encore July Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge #113 - Anything Goes
Creative Moments Challenge #97 - Anything Goes w/optional twist Ribbon and/or Bows
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #313 - Add a Sentiment
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #19 - Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door Challenge for July 12-18 - Anything Goes

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:  Papers from my scrap bin 

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels Thirty-Six; Lifestyle Craft Designs Nesting Circles; Tim Holtz Tattered Flower Garland; Die-namics Simple Leaf Flourishes; CC Designs Leaves 

Punches:  Martha Stewart French Scroll border; EK Success Scroll + Hearts edger and 2-in-1 Medallion Plate; one-hole hand punch; Marvy Uchida Star

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamps pad Walnut Stain, Faded Jeans, Victorian Velvet and Rusy Hinge; ribbons 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 and shoes Tilda #1:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone
- pink dress and socks:  694-T, 693-T, 692-T  

- hair and shoes Tilda #2:  cocoa, raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow
- orange dress:  terracotta, spice, honeycomb, apricot
- balloon:  firebrick, burnt orange, coral

- hair and shoes Tilda #3:  chestnut, terracotta, spice, apricot
- blue dress and hair bow:  midnight blue, twilight sky, denim blue, pebble blue
- rose:  raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow, apple cider   

- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

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

Gift Bag & Tag - Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #82

Hello.
It's time for a new challenge at the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.  The theme for this fortnight Challenge #82 chosen by DT teammate Nathalie is Gift Bag and Tag.

This is what I've created...

I hope you will come and play along with us in our challenge.  For details on the challenge and how to join us, hop over to the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge Blog.  Also, check out the fabulous creations of my DT teammies for inspirations.

I love this image of Tilda With Love--she's so adorable.  She's part of Magnolia's With Love Collection 2013. 
  

 

I've created a hidden pocket behind the front panel to store the tag.  

For this tag, I've used another cute image from the same With Love Collection 2013 and this one is called Tilda Blowing Hearts.

  

Magnolia stamps are available at Magnolia-licious, Diana on-line store.  Diana has a vast selection of both full size and minis stamps. If you don't see the particular one you are looking for in the store, contact Diana and ask her if she can bring it in for you. 
Have a look also at the selections of cutting dies from Magnolia, Memory Box, PoppyStamps, Marianne Design, Cheery Lynn Designs and Joy! Crafts. Diana offers best discounted prices, gives excellent service and you get to earn 2% in-store credit with every purchase! Sweet!!

 

Challenges I am entering with this project:
No Matter Which Challenges - Challenge #6 Ribbons and Bows
Papertake Weekly Challenges - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine Challenge #72 - Anything Goes
Everybody-Art-Challenge #222 - Hearts
Creative Craft Challenges2 - Challenge #3 Hugs and Kisses
Charisma Cardz Challenge #5 - Love
Dutch Dare Card Challenge DDCC #203 - Be Mine
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #255 - Love Struck!!!

That's all for today.  Thanks for dropping by.  Much appreciate your visit.  Have a wonderful weekend!


Materials and Tools Used:
DP's:  DCWV Berry Street Farmer's Market paper pad
Dies:  Go Kreate XXL Frames Frilly #10 and Medium Frames Rectangular Frilly #10; Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Ovals, Petite Ovals and Mega Ovals; Memory Box Blooming Vine and Fabulous Phlox
Punches:  Punch Bunch small Daisy; Floral Punches Rose Leaf Jumbo and Extra Large Leaf
Miscellaneous:  Rangers Tim Holtz distress ink stamp pad Walnut Stain and Aged Mahogany; ribbons and pearls from my stash
Colouring medium:  Letraset Promarker and Pantone Tria markers

Halloween Treat - Magnolia-licious Highlites October Challenge

Hello. Happy October!

It's time for a new challenge at Magnolia-licious Highlites Challenge Blog.  Angela is our hostess this October and she has chosen 'Halloween Project (no cards)' as the theme for our challenge. 

I struggled in deciding what to make.  Finally decided to make Treat or Trick bags--well, they're treat bags really, no tricks in them...LOL.  With time running out though...yikes, I was able to make only 2 of them.

 

Here's a view from a different angle to show the sides of the treat bags and also of how I've similarly decorated the back of both bags. 

 

 



One of the Magnolia images I am featuring is this Wizard Tilda--I call her the female Harry Potter...LOL.  She is from the Princes & Princesses Collection 2012.

 

 



And this is Sitting Witch Tilda (link is for the mini stamp), from the So Spooky Collection 2009.  OMG, I didn't realize that collection was that old.  This Tilda looks just as adorable as newer ones, don't you think?   I've used my markers to colour these images.

Check out Diana's on-line store, Magnolia-licious, as your source for your Magnolia stamps.  Diana has a vast colletion of other full-size as well as mini images.  You can expect excellent services and  discounted prices, as well as earning in-store credit on each order. 

Challenges for this project:
Magnolia Stamp Lovers Challenge - Boo 2 You!
Challenge Up Your Life Challenge #79 - Candy Wrap
Simon Says Stamp! Challenge - Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss Challenge #151 - Punches and dies
Craft Us Crazy Challenge #27 - Halloween and/or Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons Challenge #29 - Anything But Square
Deep Ocean Challenge #35 - More Than 2 Colours
Hooked on Craft Challenge #25 - Halloween
Unique Crafters October Challenge - Halloween

I hope you'll be able to play along with us in our challenge.  For inspirations, have a look at the fabulous projects that my DT teammates have created.  No kidding here--they're really fabulous.  Check them out HERE.

That's all for now.  Thanks so much for dropping by.  I appreciate the visit and each and every one of your sweet and encouraging comment.  Have a wonderful week!

 

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  computer generated

Dies:  Spellbinders Labels One; Sizzix Ghosts #2
Punches:  Martha Stewart edge punch
Miscellaneous:  Tim Holtz distress ink stamp pad Black Soot; clear acetate, ribbons and glitter from my stash
Medium:  alcohol-ink base markers--Letraset Promarkers, Letraset Pantone Trias and Shin-Han Touch markers
- face and skin--blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla, oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair Tilda #1 & broom--umber, burnt sienna, Touch 100, caramel, sandstone
- hair Tilda #2--cocoa, raw sienna, mustard, pastel yellow
- purple shades--aubergine, 2607-T, 2665-T, purple, orchid
- green shades--Touch 42, olive green, 5767-T, marsh green, 617-T
- black shades--black, Touch Cool Greys 3 to 9