Magnolia Forever - Challenge #2 - Blue

Great news folks!

I'm here today to show you my very first creation as a DT member for the Magnolia Forever Challenge Blog..

Ain't that fantastic?

I'm so happy!

Thank you ladies for your warm welcome!!!

Our theme for this challenge is Blue..

Here's a gift box with It's Cold Outside Tilda..

Isn't she pretty?

I still haven't been able to colour all the gorgeous stamps from the Waiting For Christmas Collection 2014 and the new ones are already waiting on my desk..

Oh my.. I wanna colour, colour, colour..

All the papers are from Maja Design's Vintage Frost Basics Collection..

These are just gorgeous, don't you think?

I made the box out of some white textured paper and some thicker kraft paper and then decorated it..

I've never made 2 boxes of the same size.. I just start cutting here and there regardless dimensions..

This one is a bit smaller but you can still fill it with lots of useful things..

All the dies used on this one are from the Doohickey Club Magazine Volume 2.

Here's the pretty snowflake and the snowflake border under that.. 

There are some pearls, a doily, some cheesecloth and some splashes of gesso here and there..

All the paper edges are distressed with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and machine sewn..

And what about this gorgeous flower??

A fun thing to make.. And sooo simple..

I made it a while ago for the Magazine but since the tutorial wasn't published I might publish it on here, huh? We'll see..

The white thing on there is DecoArt's Snow-Tex.. A great medium for wintery projects..

As always I forgot to take pics of the inside..

And while taking this one, I haven't noticed that the charm turned around..

It's actually covered with some gesso on the other side.. LOL!

There's the Vintage Seam Binding and the intricate border made with a Martha Stewart punch..

The image is stamped with Archival Ink on 300g Langton aquarel paper and coloured with Distress Inks..

I use both, the ink pads and reinkers..

There's a bit of Glossy Accents on the berries, buttons and hearts on the boots..

The postmarks are from Kort & Godt..

The dots around the image are made with some Chunky White Frantage and I have used my Liquid Applique on the snowflakes..

So.. What do you think?

I'd love to hear your thoughts..

And of course we all wanna see your gorgeous makes..

So join in the fun!

I'm entering this creation into the following challenges:

1. Deep Ocean Challenge #95 - Winter Dreams

2. TFM Christmas Challenge #78 - Let it Snow!

Hugs, Tina

Stamp and Create DT

Great news folks..

I can finally shout it out loud..

I'm a Stamp and Create Design Team member..

Yayyyyy!!!

And here's my first creation for the Stamp and Create blog:

I've used North Pole Tilda from the Winter Wonderland Collection 2013..

I got a gorgeous Christmas card from Lacey, the owner of Stamp and Create, with this cutie on and I just had to ink mine up..

She's one of my favourites from this collection but they are all adorable.. And most important.. All available in the store..

The papers are once again from Maja Design.. 

This time from the Vintage Frost Basics Collection..

The Tilda Tag of course is from Magnolia..

I've added two mini bells on it with a bit of twine..

The small snowflake is one of the latest Doohickey's.. It's just a part of the set called So Wrapped Snowflake..

And take a look at those gorgeous headpins..

Take a look at this gorgeous White Silk Ribbon.. Amazing to the touch..

I use the Bow Easy tool to make perfect bows..

I also love this cute little snowflake charm..

The circle used to cut out the image is a Marianne Design die..

I've added a doily and lots of pearls as usual..

The Poinsettia is one of my favourite Magnolia dies..

All the paper edges are distressed with a Tim Holtz tool and then inked..

They are machine sewn too..

The Slender Fir is also a Magnolia die..

I've added some Frantage on it..

The Chrysantemum is from Kort & Godt.. All the other flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts..

The lace is just stunning, isn't it?

The image is stamped with Archival Ink on 300g Langton aquarel paper and coloured with Distress Inks..

I use both ink pads and reinkers..

List of colours:

Skin: Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose

Cheeks: Tattered Rose

Hair: Antique Linen, Walnut Stain

Background: Weathered Wood, Pumice Stone

Jacket, hat and boots: Weathered Wood, Pumice Stone, Black Soot

Gloves and tights: Pumice Stone, Black Soot

Something I really like to use on my Winter cards is the Liquid Applique..

I've added some under her feet and on the hat..

Can you see the fantastic effect it gives?

There's some Frantage around the image too.. I wanted it to look like snow..

Soooo.. Do you like it?

If the answer is yes:

You can find this and many other one of a kind Magnolia cards in my Etsy shop HERE..

A great gift for a loved one or even for yourself.. LOL!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

1. You, Me and Magnolia - Challenge #26 - Wintertime

2. Craft-alnica - Izziv #99 - Barvna inspiracija

3. Time for Magnolia Christmas Challenge #42 - Winter Wonderland

Now click here to take a look at all the new amazing products Lacey's got in store for you..

Thanks for visiting..

Love you!!!

Tina

Tilda's Town Challenge #74 - Stitching

Hi there!

I'm back with a new card for the Tilda's Town Challenge..

We have another nice theme this week..

Stitching..

You know I use my sewing machine for all my cards so I've decided to challenge myself in a different way..

I've decided to try an make my card as simple as possible..

So here it is..

A blue, brown and white card for a boy..

I keep telling myself that less is more but in the end I always add a ton of things on it.. ;)

I've used Baby Edwin from the Princes & Princesses Collection 2012..

The Bloomy Tag on the left is a Magnolia die..

All the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts..

And so are the pearls..

I've made the Vintage Seam Binding myself this time..

The papers are from Maja Design.. Vintage Spring Basics Collection..

There's a doily and some cheesecloth..

I've used my GoKreate dies for the card's shape..

And there's another Magnolia Doohickey on the right.. The Event Flags..

You can see the number 1 on the upper flag.. I thought this would be perfect for a boy celebrating his 1st Birthday..

I've added lots of Crackle Paint all over the card..

The image is stamped with Archival Ink on 300g Langton aquarel paper and coloured with Distress Inks..

I've used some Shabby Blue Frantage this time..

The image was cut out with Spellbinders Circles..

And I've also added some Stickles here and there..

You can find this and many other cards in my ETSY shop HERE..

I'm entering my card into the Magnolia Down Under Challenge #217 - Lori Chooses (blue, brown & white)..

I hope you can join us in this fantastic challenge.. 

You don't want to miss the chance to win a $10 Gift Certificate to 

Tilda's Town online Magnolia store..

The winner will be random, chosen by Inklinkz..

Tilda's Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps. Over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times. Tilda's Town offers FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day. You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of the famous coupon codes. Shop at www.tildastown.com and live the magic.

Deep Ocean Challenge #58 - Odd Shapes

Here I am with a new card for the Deep Ocean Challenge Blog..

I love this fortnight's theme!! It's Odd Shapes..

I'm sure you've noticed that I don't make much square cards lately..

Since I discovered GoKreate dies I just can't stop using them.. ;)

I've used some Maja Design papers from the Vintage Spring Basics Collection..

The stamp is Forget Me Knot Tilda from the Special Moment Collection 2013..

The Especially For You sentiment is from the Chasing Butterflies Collection 2009..

This card is less embellished than my other cards but I did this intentionally..

I just wanted the image to really pop out..

I did use the doily as usually..

And this time I added another doily.. The die is from Cheery Lynn Designs.. It was too small to put it under all the layers so I moved it a bit to the right..

The tag is a Magnolia Doohickey..

I love vintage seam binding and now that I now how to make it I just can't stop..

The Photo corner die is from QuicKutz..

The pearls are from Wild Orchid Crafts and so are all the flowers on the card..

All the edges are distressed with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and machine sewn..

The postmark stamps are from Magnolia and Kort & Godt..
The dots around the image are made with Liquid Pearls..
I've also added some Stickles to her dress..

The image is stamped with Archival Ink on 300g Langton aquarel paper and coloured with Distress Inks..

Colours used:

Vintage Photo

Tattered Rose

Antique Linen

Walnut Stain

Weathered Wood

Pumice stone

Faded Jeans

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hope you can join us in this amazing challenge..

There's a fantastic prize for one lucky winner..

Hugs, Tina

Tilda's Town Challenge #61 - Anything Goes

Hello there!

Have you seen my latest creation on the Tilda's Town Challenge blog??

The theme is Anything Goes and I'm showing you my first EVER book card..

It's the first time I've used these two stamps from the Special Moment Collection 2013..

I'm talking about Delivery From Heaven and Chubby Baby Feet..

The DP's are from Maja Design..

The textured cardstock is from Papermania..

You can see three Doohickey dies on this pic..

So Wrapped Lovely, the Mini Doily and the Romantic Lace border die..

I've used some more dies to create this card..

The Old Swedish Lace Doohickey and my Spellbinders Ovals and Scalloped Ovals..

Let's not forget the gorgeous Quickutz Photo Corner..

The vintage seam binding is from my stash..

The lace is from Live & Love Crafts..

The pearls are from WOC and Rayher..

All the paper edges are distressed with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and machine sewn..

There's also a Royal Lace doily..

That baby pin charm is sooooo cute..

The swirls around the image are from a Stempelglede set.. The postmarks are from Magnolia..

The organza ribbon is from my stash..

The flowers are from Kort & Godt, Marianne Design and Wild Orchid Crafts..

The images are stamped with Archival ink on 300g Langton aquarel paper and coloured with Distress Inks..

Weathered Wood

Pumice Stone

Tumbled Glass

Broken China

Dried Marigold

Spiced Marmalade

Vintage Photo 

Tattered Rose 

Crushed Olive

Forest Moss

I've used some Stickles and Liquid Pearls on and around the image..

Two more angles..

The inside is pretty simple..

The borders on the 'book part' are made with a MS punch..

I've used the same swirls around the feet too..

And of course there's a nice big tag on the left where you can write the greeting..

That's how my book card looks like on the back..

Don't ask me the name of this die because I can't remember.. :) But I can tell you for sure that it's a Spellbinders die..

This card is already available in my Etsy store HERE..

So.. What do you think?

Like it?

Here's what you have to remember..

We have another terrific prize for you..

Don't miss the chance to win a $10 Gift Certificate to 

Tilda's Town online Magnolia store..

The winner will be random, chosen by Inklinkz..

Tilda's Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps. Over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times. Tilda's Town offers FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day. You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of the famous coupon codes. Shop at www.tildastown.com and live the magic.

Thanks for visiting!!

Hugs, Tina

Deep Ocean Challenge #55 - On The Beach

Hello there!

I'm here to show you my DT card for the Deep Ocean Challenge Blog..

This fortnight's theme is On The Beach..

It would be so nice to have the new Magnolia Stamp Club kit but since I don't have it I had to use some older stamps..

Tilda With Anchor from the Summer Memories Collection 2012 and the Pier Background from the Lazy Summer Day's Collection 2009..

All the designer papers are from Maja Design..

The textured ones are from Papermania.. There's some kraft paper too..

You can see that I've used the Tilda Ticket Doohickey..

I've added some cheesecloth under there and also a piece of corrugated cardboard that I've painted with Crackle Paint..

All the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts..

The tag is a Doohickey too..
I've used some Stickles to brighten up the bow..

The dots around the image are made with Liquid Pearls and I've used that for the buttons on her pants too..

I love how those turned out..

The paper edges are as usual distressed with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and then machine sewn..

I found the 'fishnet' in a drawer and I'm really happy I added it..

The pearls are also from Wild Orchid Crafts..

The stamps I used around the image are from Kort & Godt and Magnolia..

I love this anchor charm.. It's just perfect for this card, don't you think?

The lace is from my stash..

The image is stamped with Archival Ink on 300g Langton aquarel paper and then coloured With Distress Inks..

Weathered Wood

Pumice Stone

Antique Linen

Walnut Stain

Vintage Photo

Tattered Rose

Aged Mahogany

Tumbled Glass

Black Soot

This one's a little bit different from my other cards, right?

Hope you like it!

This and many other cards are listed in my Etsy shop HERE..

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

1. The Ribbon Girl Magnolia Only Challenge - Use two backing papers

2. Dutch Magnolia Chickies - Summer with Inspirational Photo

3. Stamp and Create with Magnolia - Summer Fun

4. Totally Tilda Challenge #75 - TomBoy Tilda

Take care!!

Tina xx

Marvelous Magnolia #25 - Pearls and Lace

Here's my card for the new Marvelous Magnolia Challenge..

This week we want to see some Pearls and Lace on your creations..

I made this card for a very special friend of mine..

She's the auntie of little Tim.. He was born last week..

An adorable little boy..

The papers are from the Maja Design Vintage Spring Basics collection..

There's a doily and some cheesecloth on there too..

The birdcage is a Tim Holtz Alterations die..

The laces and vintage seam binding are from my stash..

The charm is one of those I got on Ebay..

The flowers and pearls are from Wild Orchid Crafts..

The heart border was made with a Martha Stewart punch..

I've used my Spellbinders ovals again to cut out the image..

The Scalloped Ovals always add a nice touch..

All the paper edges are distressed with Walnut Stain Distress Ink and machine sewn..

The flourishes around the image are from Stempelglede..

I stamped those with Pumice Stone Distress Ink and I really love how it all turned out..

The image is stamped with Archival Ink on 300g Langton aquarel paper and coloured with Distress Inks..

 I haven't used much colours this time:

Tattered Rose and Vintage Photo for the skin,

Tattered Rose for the cheeks,

Weathered Wood and Pumice Stone for the shadows,

a mix of Tumbled Glass and Faded Jeans for his dress

and then again Pumice Stone to add some shadows..

The pics are really bad this time..

My camera really doesn't want to cooperate.. :)

I've used some Liquid Pearls and Stickles for the final touches on the image..

Don't forget that we have awesome sponsors for our challenges and this week our marvelous sponsor is Crimson Cloud..

I hope you'll join us!!

Take care!!

Tina xx