Happy Monday Everyone,

I am soooooo happy to share my excitement, 

back in January Lucy from Flourish with a Bling

asked me if I would be interested in becoming a Guest DT for them. Of course I jumped at the chance, I love love love all their beautiful embellies.  They are not new to me though, I fell in love with them a long time ago, I use their beautiful flourishes, pearls and rhinestones and have been for sometime. Back when I was a DT for Tickled Pink Stamps the gorgeous Kellie Winnell sent some to me in a wonderful DT pack full of FWAB goodies!!!!!

Desk Set made using the FWAB Grace Flourish & Adhesive Pearls

Magnolia Stamps - Stamping Tilda and Flying Angel Tilda

I made this Stamping Folder to keep my favourite

Magnolia Stamps

side view to show off the beautiful FWAB Pearl Flourish

Baby Girl Set using FWAB Adhesive Silver Rhinestones

 Kaisercraft mannequin using more of the beautiful FWAB Adhesive Silver Rhinestones 

Tilda's Princess Birthday Party - using FWAB new Kate's Corner & more silver rhinestones

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary - FWAB Grace Pearl Flourish

Happy 70th Birthday - FWAB Chloe Flourish in Antique Gold

Love Tag - FWAB Grace Flourish Pink

Cake Box - FWAB Jasmine Laser Flourish & adhesive pearls in purple (butterfly body)

Summer Photo Frame - FWAB Nicky's Beach Huts - OMG these are so sparkly you really need to see them IRL to appreciate how fabulous they are. 

As you can see I love my bling, most of my projects have either pearls or rhinestones, I find they add that special something.

If you made it to the bottom of my post I thank you.

I know it is a very loooong post, but I wanted to share with you some of FWAB's wonderful products and they have many more fabulous embellies available here with lots of wonderful ideas of how to use them . 

You may have seen some of my projects posted on my blog over the last few weeks, but if not and you want more indepth details, then scroll down to my earlier posts.

A big thank you to Lucy and Maggie from Flourish with a Bling,

I am so honoured be a Guest DT for you.

Have a wonderful week everyone.  

Stamping Tilda

Happy Monday Everyone,

Meet Stamping Tilda

She is one of the new special edition stamps from Magnolia

and Flying Angel Tilda - my craftroom angel

This set was made as one of my GDT projects for Flourish with a Bling,  showcasing some of their gorgeous embellishments.

I was lucky to receive this stamp in my DT package from Magnolia. I decided to make a folder to keep Favourite Magnolia Stamps and Stamping Tilda is just perfect.

I stamped her out a few times for some added dimension.

She is coloured with Copic Markers, the background is airbrushed to give even more depth. 

The pencil holder is covered with matching paper and coated with sealer and is a perfect home for Flying Angel Tilda (Guardian Angel) to watch over my craftroom. 

Oops, I forgot to photograph the inside of my folder, it is on it's way to Magnolia Sweden sorry!!

Side view - showcasing the beautiful FWAB - Grace Pearl Flourish

Supplies:

Magnolia Stamps - Stamping Tilda - Special Edition

Flying Angel Tilda - Merry Little Christmas 2010

FWAB - Grace Pearl Flourish & adhesive pearls

Paper - MME lost & found

Copic Markers & Airbrush

Rosettes - Tim Holtz

Flowers, Lace, Ribbon - various

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Hope you all are having a fabulous weekend. As promised I am back with a give away. 

If you’d like a chance to win these wonderful Magnolia Goodies

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A Christmas Prayer

Happy Monday Maggie Friends,

Hope you had a fabulous weekend. I've been away, you may have wondered why I haven't been blogging much for a while,  but I am back until January now and hope to find time to play with all my adorable new Magnolia Christmas stamps. Another amazing collection, the hardest part is deciding which one to play with first.

I've coloured the adorable Lucia Tilda with copics, cut her out and popped her up for dimension. I hope to share more of my Christmas cards soon.

I've entered this is the following Challenges:

Just Magnolia Special Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes with Sparkle
I've stickled the edges with Star Dust and Golden Rod and the flowers have been sprayed with sparkly glimmer mist.

Stamps: Magnolia Stamps - Lucia Tilda & Holly Swirl from Merry Little Christmas 2010 Collection & Merry Christmas Text from So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe 2009 Collection.

Paper/Cardstock: Jovial - Basic Grey (from Tickled Pink Stamps), Eline's Old Fashioned Christmas - Marrianne Design

Embellishments: Flowers Wild Orchid Crafts & Bizzy Becs, Fancy Frame - Tim Holtz Idea-ology & Golden Rod & Star Dust Stickles, Tattered Angels Pearl Glimmer Mist.

Coloring: Copic Markers & Copic Air Brush
Colours - Skin E11, E00, E000, R20, Dress E50, E51, E53, R22, R24, R27, R29, Greens, G20, G21

Other: Martha Stewart Around the Page Punch Set Cherish, Stars Border Punch, Spellbinder Label.

Don't forget to join us for the Magnolia Blog Hop every day for your chance to win a special Christmas gift from Magnolia. To participate in the contest you simply visit the Visit the new Magnolia Inspiration blog, follow the link to the Design Team member hosting that day, leave a comment on her blog and you could be a winner. I can't wait until it is my turn, good luck and Merry Christmas.

Tickled Pink Stamps is having a Christmas Sale

With 30% - 50% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS STAMPS.

Better get in quick because once they are GONE they are GONE....

Day 3 TPS Lil Haunts - Witch Lylah

Meet Witch Lylah

Well you all LOVED Vampire Lilith, Ghost Willow and now how fabulous is Witch Lylah,  ... Another one we have just been BURSTING to show you, stop by here to see the DT's amazing creations.

Text stamp, Pattern Paper - So Spooky Collection & Doohickey die, Tilda Lace & Leaves all from Magnolia (available from TPS)
Spider Web Punch - Martha Stewart, Bats die - Cuttlebug
Coloured with Copics and Prisma Pencils.
Flowers a mixture - Petaloo, Wild Orchid Crafts
Watermark - Heather Rolin

PRIZE..... As always if you want a chance to win this Lil Haunt all you have to do is leave a comment on TPS Blog here. BUT if you want a chance to WIN the whole set of Lil Haunts on release day then stop by the TPS Blog to find out how you can win...

Birthday Celebrations - TPS new Lil Haunts - Vampire Lilith & a Magnolia Card

Not only is Tinkled Pink Stamps celebrating this month, our very own Pink Lady the wonderful Kylie (Brown) has a very special birthday today, Happy Birthday Kylie, I hope your day is special, sending you big hugs.

Happy October Everyone,

Wow, I don't know where September went, I'm sorry I haven't been by to visit your blogs or replied to any of your wonderful comments, I've been in and out of hospital and will be for the next few months. My blogging will have to take a back seat for a while, but please know, I will be back and I thank each and everyone one of you for taking time to visit.

WOOHOO Tickled Pink Stamps turns one, congrats Kellie, what a year, not only is TPS a year older, but so much bigger, with a huge range of stamping goodies, Kellie's famous Lil Lolita's and some other fabulous stamp sets, Let it Rock and the new TPS Birthday set by the very talented Heather Rolin (who just happened to design my fabulous watermark, love it, thanks Heather) anyways Tickled Pink Stamps is celebrating all month long, so make sure to stop by the Store & TPS Blog for all the excitement and start the party off & to celebrate World Card Making Day (October 2) Kellie is giving away over 50 stamps, OMG run on over here for your chance to win this amazing TPS prize pack.

Stop Press, TPS has just released the first of the

Lil Haunts, Vampire Lilith here.

At long last I have something to show you, and will have more later in the week.

The stamps are from Magnolia's Bon Voyage Collection - Tilda goes Shopping & Boutique Window. I love to shop as most girls do, so I couldn't resist these adorable stamps.

For dimension I made a Shadow Box Card (here is a tutorial). I stamped the Boutique on acetate to represent the window, and of course I had to have the new Tim Holtz embossing folders when they first came out, but this is the first time I have used the brick embossing folder, perfect for these stamps, I smothered the bricks with crackled paint, added a diamond & pearls swirl a gift from the gorgeous Stephanne.

I wanted my Boutique to look like a very exensive high end jewellery store, and I think it would fit in nicely in Rodeo Drive.

Stamps: Magnolia's Bon Voyage Collection - Tilda goes Shopping & Boutique Window

Copics: Skin E00, 000, 11, R20, Pinks, R83, 81 & R000, Blues B93, 91 & Hair E31, 30 & 25

Other: Magnolia Designer Paper & Doohickey Tilda Lace, Border Punch for Awning - EK Success, Ribbon - May Arts, Crackled Paint (Picket Fence) Ranger, Watermark designed by Heather Rolin.

If you don't want to miss out on all the excitement at Tickled Pink Stamps this month, make sure to sign up for the newsletter here. Kellie has just released a new range of stamps by the very talented Heather Rolin in Digi Tickled Pink Birthday set with lots more to come.

Apologies for the very long post. thanks for visiting, hugs Jodie

Be My Valentine

Happy Sunday Stampers, 

Happy Sunday & a very big Happy Valentine's Day to those that celebrate. This is a card I made for my DH. I didn't want to make it too girly, I tried not to add flowers but couldn't help myself.. This is one of my favourite Maggies (yes another favourite), she is so sweet and even though she is from the Christmas Collection, she fits so many occasions.

Stamps - Magnolia Sparkling Tilda - So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe, Sentiment - Magnolia Be My Valentine text. Flourish stamp - Hero Arts. Paper - Valentine's Collection by Pink Paisley, coloured with copics, Doily & Wire Heart from Kellie of Magnolia Down Under Store, Border punch by EK Success, Flowers, Organza ribbon, Cardstock - stash.

This fits the following challenges -
Just Magnolia - Love
Stamp with Fun - Hearts
The Pink Elephant - Mushy Gushy
Simon Says Challenge - What's Love got to do with it
Creative Card Crew Challenge - Valentine's
Cutie Stampers - Valentine
Stamping for the Weekend - Valentine's Themed
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Love is in the Air
Pile it On - To the One We Love

Wow, I have not entered so many challenges before.....wooooooohoooooooooooooo

It's time for Magnolia Down Under Challenges - Challenge # 33 - Flowers, Buttons & Bows, it is Group 2's Week, which means my week off, but please stop by & see all the amazing inspirational creations here.

The sponsor this week is Michelle's Scrapbooking & More and not only is Michelle sponsoring this weeks challenge she is also giving everyone who enters something, so stop by Magnolia Down Under to read more......

Have a great week and don't forget Magnolia Down Under is now weekly & you only have until next Saturday the 20th to get your entries in. Happy stamping.

Valentine's Vintage Tilda

Hello Lovelies,

Sorry, I am a behind again this week, after catching up from my Christmas holiday break.  Then last week I was struck down with a virus, it started with a bad headache that lasted a few days and grew from there. A very quick post from me today. Thank you to everyone for visiting and leaving such wonderful comments, I will drop by soon to leave you some love in return. Cyber hugs to you all and again thank you.

This card was made for the Challenge over at 

Just Magnolia - Hearts & Flowers.
If you are looking for inspiration, visit Just Magnolia's talented DT's, their creations are amazing.

& Cute Card Thursday - Blooming Gorgeous

Oops, I did not realise at the time of making this card how similar it is to my Christmas Card, oh well at least I'm consistent.

As most of you know I love flowers, I've used a mixture of flowers, some heart paper, a heart button sewn onto the silk bow. The images are both from Magnolia, another favourite from the latest Christmas collection So Jolly & Under the Mistletoe, Vintage Tilda, perfect for occasions all year round. The doily is from the wonderful Kellie of Magnolia Down Under. Coloured with copic markers.

Have a great week.

A Little Yummy for your Tummy

Hello Lovelies, a happy Sunday to you all,

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #31 

Sketch Challange with a twist - A girly card with something orange.

We have a new Sponsor this week - "The Cutting Cafe"
They offer a huge range of affordable printable stamps and cutting templates - stop by & check them out.

As you can see I probably broke the rules a few times. I mirror reversed the sketch and my card could have been a lot more girly, but I have spent the last few days in bed suffering from bad headaches, something I don't normally suffer from, I crawled out of bed to make this card, totally not happy with it, I should not have left my DT card so late, but sometimes the mojo just isn't flowing when it should. I will probably re-do this card when I am feeling better. Anyways enough about me.

I used another of my favourite stamps, "Peachy Tilda", sentiment stamp and this gorgeous paper all from Magnolia's Yummy for your Tummy Collection (Peachy Tilda is in stock now at Kellie's Magnolia Down Under Store) Coloured with Copics, my favourite MS border punch and silk ribbon, flowers & half pearls.

By now I am sure you would have read our exciting news, Magnolia Down Under Challenges are changing to WEEKLY CHALLENGES, woo hoo, starting next week. You now get to play more often and win more often. I hope you will join us.

Our other exciting news is we have 2 new DT's joining us -
Chelsea & Jane
& more good news, Fran will be staying on with us for 6 months yay!
Welcome Ladies

Also some very sad news,
Sue & Norma

are leaving us, their 6 months at MDUC has come around so quickly, we will miss them very much. They are both such creative talented Ladies, I hope you stop by their blogs and give them some lovin. They will certainly not see the last of me, I will be stopping by their blogs for some inspiration and hope they will join in on our challenges.

Huge cyber hugs to both of you!!!!

Hope you will stop by & see what the other Design Team Members have created for you they are all amazing! Thanks for joining this wonderful challenge, I can't wait to see what you come up with & hoping to see you join us next week, Feb 7th for our new weekly challenges.

Kick up Your Heels

Happy Weekend to my Crafting Friends,

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, today is a very short post as I am running a little behind with some DT work, I have spent yesterday in bed with a very bad headache. Never mind I am up & about today. I made this a week or so back and forgot about it.

This image is from Magnolia's Winter Kit and the latest Raising the Ceiling Collection - called Charleston Tilda, I think she is perfect for so many occasions all dressed up in heels. I had intended to use her for my New Year's cards, but I was away over the holidays. Coloured with Copics and doused her shoes & frill on her party dress with some glittery goodness. The gorgeous papers are Basic Grey's Sugar Rush, I was so tempted to buy a full book of these beautiful papers but I find I only use a couple of sheets of my favourites and then I am left with drawers full of unused papers, so I just bought a few sheets, how good am I hehehe. Sentiment is computer generated and Hero Arts and flowers & ribbon from stash.

Don't forget Magnolia Down Under Store is having a sale on all stamps, 10-15% off and this includes the Yummy for your Tummy Collection (just arrived in store) & Raising the Ceiling items displayed in store for Pre-Order also the fabulous Personalised Stamps. Sale finishes this weekend so hurry before stock runs out.

Have a wonderful weekend, I will be back tomorrow with my Magnolia Down Under Challenge DT project.

Thinking of You - Edwin

Hello Everyone,

I hope you have had a wonderful start to the week, yesterday was Australia Day, we had friends over to help celebrate with a BBQ and a swim. The weather has been so strange this week, storms, heat wave conditions and then the next day it is cool. Anyways, enough of my waffle.

This stamp is from the new Magnolia Raising the Ceiling Collection, Heartbreaker Edwin, such a perfect name for this adorable stamp and a new favourite for me, so many favourites. You can pre-order him from Kellie's - Magnolia Down Under Store.

This was made for the Just Magnolia Challenge - Jay Jay's Sketch.

I really enjoyed following this sketch, thanks Jay Jay. If you are looking for inspiration, visit Just Magnolia's talented DT's, their creations are amazing.

I have also entered this in the following challenges:
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Challenge 88 Freestyle
Everybody Art Challenge - Challenge 75 - Brown Blue & White

I stamped Heartbreaker Edwin twice for dimension. Coloured with Copic markers, the gorgeous papers are from my Christmas stash, MME The Merry Days of Christmas and the MS border is my new favourite, not new to MS collectors, but new to me. I distressed the edges, then a little sewing to give it that handmade with love look and inked the oval with Tea Dye Distress ink, the sentiment is from Hero Arts, I added some tiny heart punches and half pearls by Kaisercraft , added  the beautiful flowers and silk ribbon. (The colour of the ribbon did not photograph the true colour it is a better match in real life, oh well)

I also wanted to say a huge thank you to Janiel from ScrappyJan Designs for this fabulous blog award. I appreciate it and feel very honoured, thanks Janiel - if you have not visited Janiel's blog, you are missing out big time. 

So many wonderful blogs, I would like to pass this onto everyone who visits me, thanks you so much, your visits and comments brighten my day. Thank you to each & everyone of you. Have a wonderful week.

Happy Australia Day

Happy Weekend Everyone & Happy Australia Day to my fellow Aussies.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. For some of us it is a long weekend,  Australia Day falls on Tuesday 26th January, that day being a public holiday, most are taking an extra day on Monday and making a 4 day weekend. Lots of BBQ's and picnics outdoors with our wonderful summer weather.

I wanted to make a card to celebrate our special day. We are so blessed with such a beautiful country and we have so much to be thankful for.

A few years ago, I had some Australian flags on toothpicks for Australia Day celebrations, but do you think I could find them. Oh well, I made this one, I downloaded a small flag and added some wire. When making a Christmas card with this sweet Tilda I pictured her holding this flag, I think she is perfect to fly our flag. I added the star to her blouse to dress her up a little and added some stickles. I coloured her with Copics, added my usual silk bow, gorgeous flowers, and punched out a few stars for some added glamour.  Celebrate with Style Sentiment - Hero Arts, other sentiments - Hero Arts alphabet stamps, Cuttlebug stars embossing folder. Papers from stash - unknown.

I have entered this is the following Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Punch It ( 2nd entry)
Stampin' For The Weekend - Sketch ItCreative Card Crew - Challenge 43 Punch It 
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Challenge 87 - Lots of Layering
Cutie Stampers - Magnolia

Check out this fabulous Personalised stamp given to the Magnolia Down Under Store DT's for Christmas Presents from our fabulous Boss Lady Kellie, I had admired them on  some of the Magnolia DT's cards  but was not game to ask where they came from. Kellie now stocks them in her wonderful store, Magnolia Down Under, not just this one, but many different designs.

Wherever you are, near or far, wishing you a magical weekend.