Magnolia Advent Calendar - Day 17

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Tina xxx

Tilda's Town Challenge #131 - Joys Of The Season

Oh my.. Where has the time gone..
I even managed to forget to post this card I made for both the Magnolia DT Blog Hop and Tilda's Town..

A new challenge has already started and you can find it HERE.. 

And here's the card I'm talking about..

I've used Twinkle Star Tilda from the Waiting For Christmas Collection 2014..

It was love at first sight..

But what can I say.. That's what happens to me every time a new collection comes out..

They are all soooo incredibly gorgeous!!!

These amazing papers are from Magnolia too..

My favourites when it comes to Christmas projects..

The ever present doily is there and so are all those gorgeous WOC and Kort & Godt flowers..

I made the corners with a mold I got on Ebay and some Fimo..

 There's some cheesecloth under those flowers and I've added a snowflake charm too..

I really like adding some brown corrugated cardboard when I'm working with reds..

And a tag is almost a must..

Here are some more flowers, a pine cone, some decorative berries and a gorgeous pin..

I've added some Twinklets Diamond Dust here and there.. Love the effect..

Yes.. This is still my favourite lace..

And another thing I love is this sweet little angel.. Made out of Fimo like the corners above..

There are lots and lots of pearls all over this card and some Gesso here and there too..

All the paper edges are distressed and machine sewn..

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

The postmarks are from Kort & Godt..

The tiny dots around the image are made with Liquid Pearls and I've added some Stickles on all the stars..

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Tina

Live & Love Crafts DT - Christmas Song

Hello there!

I'm here with a new creation for the LLC Inspirational blog..
This week we have the theme Christmas song..

I love this time of the year and one of my favourite songs is this one: Bing Crosby - White Christmas..
My card is pink but there's a lot of  'snow' on it..

I had to use my brand new Maja Design Vintage Frost Basics papers cos' they are just amazing..
The image is coloured with Distress Inks and reinkers and the shade around it is made with those too..
I really love the effect of Frantage on a coloured base and I just had to use the Liquid Applique again..
It looks like real snow..

 I've used my new Spellbinders Marvelous Squares to cut out the image..
The two tags on the left are made with a Magnolia Doohickey die called Tilda Tag..
There's some Vintage Seam Binding on them and I've used Chunky White Frantage on one and Shabby White Frantage on the other..

You can find all these gorgeous WOC and Kort & Godt flowers in the LLC store and I suggest you visit the store asap because there are the new Pion papers in stock and some gorgeous lace I cannot wait to put my hands on.. :)
The heart doily is so sweet, isn't it?

And here are some more flowers, berries and the super cute pine cone..

I've added some pearls and all the paper edges are distressed with a Tim Holtz tool and then inked with Walnut Stain Distress Ink..

All the edges are also machine sewn..

I've added the rhinestones lace and the ''Madame de Pompadour'' lace.. Love them both!!
I've added some Frantage on the papers and some Gesso and Crackle Paint too..

The image is stamped with Archival Ink on 300g Langton aquarel paper..

These two are called Show The Way Tilda and Show The Way Baby Rudolf and they are both from the Winter Wonderland Collection 2013..

I've used the following colours:

Weathered Wood

Vintage Photo

Tattered Rose

Antique Linen

Walnut Stain

Victorian Velvet

Pumice Stone

Black Soot

I'm entering this card into the Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia Challenge #84 - Winter Wonderland..

That's it folks..
I really hope you enjoyed..
I'd love to hear what you think of it..

Hugs, Tina

Live & Love Crafts DT - Shabby Christmas

Hi everyone,

I'm here with a Shabby Christmas creation for the LLC Inspirational Blog..

 I love white on white but I find it quite challenging..
This is the theme of this week's challenge at MDUC and I've decided to give it a go..
I've also decided to play with lots of layers and different textures..

I've used a gorgeous sheet of Magnolia paper this time..

The card's shape was made using a GoKreate die..

The Snowflake border is a Tim Holtz die.. I'm sure you recognize it..

The doily is from my stash..

Here's a close up of the gorgeous Magnolia Vintage Angel and the ton of sprays and flowers around him..
I've used almost every kind of flower Sandy stocks..
The Poppies, Carnations, Chrysantemums, Open Roses, Hip Rosebuds, Cherry Blossoms..
There's some gorgeous Lace ''Alençon'' there and the Pearl Lace With Beads but they are almost completely covered with all the other embellies.. 
The Swirl is a Magnoila Doohickey and so is the Snowflake.. I'm not sure you can see it.. It's under all those flowers..

And yes.. Here are some more flowers..
The Lilies, Wild Roses, Cosmos Daisies and even some Frosted Berries..
The new Vintage Wood Bird Cages are amazing..
Mine is covered with Gesso and Crackle Paint and I've added a little bow and two cute Bells on it..
There's another Snowflake under the bunch of flowers and the Angel Wing die..
All the die-cuts are covered with Shabby White Frantage..
The pearls are a must and so are the distressing and stitching on all the paper edges..

Well.. Can you see the lace now? I love it!

An the Pearl String around the image??

The image was cut out with a Spellbinders Oval and the frame under it is a die from Marianne Design..

There's some cheesecloth here and there and some Gesso and Crackle Paint too..

I've used the Frantage around the image too but I've also added some Liquid Applique.. 

The bells are covered with Stickles..

This is Jingle Bell Rudolf from the Winter Wonderland Collection 2013..

The Christmas Background stamp is from the So Jolly & Under The Mistletoe Collection 2009..

They are both stamped with Archival Ink on 300g Langton aquarel paper and then coloured with Distress Inks and reinkers..

I've used just a few colours for this one:

Weathered Wood

Pumice Stone

Tattered Rose

Antique Linen

Walnut Stain

Aged Mahogany

Scattered Straw

Wild Honey

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
1. Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia Challenge #83 - Christmas is Coming
2. Dutch Magnolia Lovers - Challenge #69 - Photo Inspiration
3. You, Me and Magnolia - Challenge #23 - Anything Goes
4. A Creative Romance - Vintage Style

Now click on the links below and take a look at all those gorgeous products in the LLC store..
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Tina

Midweek Magnolias - Anything But A Card

That's right..

You can see from the title of this post that it's time for a brand new challenge at Midweek Magnolias..

And the theme is Anything But A Card..

Remember the Christmas gift box I made not so long ago?? 

I enjoyed so much making it that I've decided to make another one..

How could I not use one of the stamps from the latest Magnolia Winter Wonderland Collection 2013..

This is Puppy Love Tilda..

And I LOOOOOVE her!!!

The box is made out of kraft paper and Papermania Textured paper and then decorated with some DP's..

Maja Design - It's Christmas Time - Sparkle

Inkido - Forever Santa - Christmas Music

All the paper edges are distressed with a Tim Holtz tool and then inked with Walnut Stain Distress Ink..

All the edges are machine sewn too..

The pearls and Bead Berry Spray Clusters are from Wild Orchid Crafts..

I've used several Magnolia Doohickey dies for it:

- View Master  

- Vintage Box Lacing Coffee

- Slender Firs

The View Master and Firs are covered with some Shabby White Frantage..

The cheesecloth is from my stash..

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

I've used my Spellbinders Opulent Ovals to cut out this cutie..

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

Here are the colours I've used:

Vintage Photo

Tattered Rose

Antique Linen

Walnut Stain

Weathered Wood

Pumice Stone

Victorian Velvet

Peeled Paint

Forest Moss

Aged Mahogany

Black Soot

As you can see I've added some Frantage around the image too..

The dots on her cheeks are made with an Inkssentials White Opaque Pen..

I've also added some Stickles on some parts of her dress and some Glossy Accents on the seal..

For the border of the lid I've used a Martha Stewart punch called Eyelet Lace..

There's some Vintage Seam Binding all around and I finished the look with a bow and one of my gorgeous Mini Bark Hearts from the LLC store..

There's some Gesso and some Crackle Paint here and there and two mini bells hidden on the right side of the biggest flower..

This was my creation for this fortnight's challenge..

I can't wait to see what you come up with..

Don't forget that there's a fantastic mistery prize from Magnolia waiting for one lucky winner..

Hugs, Tina

A Joyful Christmas

Hi everyone!

Ready for a new card for the Live & Love Crafts Inspiration Blog??

I'm a little bit tired of the green and red combination for Christmas cards so I went for a non-traditional pink and white colour combo this time..

I really like how it all turned out..

I've used once again some Maja Design papers from the Vintage Summer Basics Collection..

The sheets are 1909 and 1910 to be more specific..

The card's shape was made using a GoKreate die..

There are lots of Magnolia stamps on this card..

There's the A Joyful Christmas Text and A Joyful Tilda from the Winter Wonderland Collection 2013

and the Postmark from the With Love Collection 2013..

I've also used some JoyCrafts dies..

The Winter Wishes Ice Crystals Border and the Snowflake Circle..

They are both covered with some Shabby White Frantage..

All the paper edges are distressed usind a Tim Holtz tool and then inked with some Walnut Stain Distress Ink..

I alway sew the borders with my sewing machine too..

The doily is there of course.. ;)

A lot going on on this side too..

You can see a bag and a tag hidden under all those flowers..

The lace is from my stash..

I've used Spellbinders Ovals and Opulent Ovals for the image..

There's some Frantage around Tilda too..

I've used lots of WOC pearls..

Did you notice the Vintage Metal Jingle Bells?? So tiny..

The flowers are from WOC and Kort & Godt..

There are so many different kinds.. I used a little bit of everything..

Some of the flowers are covered with Glossy Accents and Diamond Dust..

And have you seen all the berries, flower sprays and foam flower buds?

The metal corner is gorgeous, right?

I've used some Crispy Ribbon and the Rhinestiones lace..

The higlights are made with and Inkssentials White Opaque pen..

I've also added some Picket Fence Crackle Paint and some Gesso here and there..

This Christmas Stocking charm is so cute..

I really went crazy with the flowers and other embellies this time..

Sandy's got some of the most amazing flowers in her shop..

They are all sooooooo gorgeous..

I just couldn't stop adding them.. :)

There's some cheesecloth between and under them..

The image is coloured with Distress Inks and reinkers..

As usual I've used some Archival Ink and the 300g Langton aquarel paper..

This is the very first time I use the Liquid Applique..

Take a look at her hat..

Can you see the amazing effect?? I love it!!!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

1. MDUC - Challenge #222 - Especially For Kids

2. Totally Tilda - Challenge #84 - Going Postal For Christmas
3. Simply Magnolia - Anything Goes Challenge
4. Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia - Challenge #82 - Shabby Chic or Vintage

You can find the links to the products I used at the end of the post..
And don't forget to check out the LLC store..
Sandy's got some new products in..
I really hope you enjoyed..
Thanks for stopping by!!!

Hugs, Tina

Tilda's Town Challenge #78 - Christmas

Hello there!

Ready for another Tilda's Town Challenge??

I am..

Here's my card for this week's Christmas theme..

I just had to use one of my newest stamps..

This is Merry Christmas Tilda from the Winter Wonderland Collection 2013..

Isn't she gorgeous??

I love this week's challenge over at MDUC and I've decided to use their sketch for this card..

I have a new Tim Holtz die and it was just the thing I needed to decorate the bottom of the card.. I'm talking of the Brackets Alterations die..

And I had to use one of my GoKreate dies too..

The wonderful DP's are from Magnolia..

The Tilda Tag is a Magnolia Doohickey die and is made out of kraft paper..

The lace is from my stash..

And thake a look at the bark star.. So cute..

It's such a pity you can't see properly the mini bell on the tag.. It even makes a nice sound when you move the card around.. 

The corner is made out of FIMO Air..

I made it with a silicone mould my father made for me..

All the pearls are from Wild Orchid Crafts..

There's a piece of corrugated cardboard under the image that I've covered with Crackle paint..

I've also added some Gesso here and there..

Some of the flowers are from WOC and some from Kort & Godt..

The frosted berries are from Live & Love Crafts..

The lace and Gingham ribbon are from LLC too..

The doily is from my stash..

All the paper edges are distressed using a Tim Holtz tool and then inked with some Walnut Stain Distress Ink..

I always sew the edges with my sewing machine..

The Spellbinders Opulent Ovals are one of my newer dies too..

The cones are one of my favourite embellies for winter cards and I just had to add the snowflake charm too..

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

There's some Shabby White Frantage around the image..

I use an Inkssentials white opaque pen for the highlights..

That's all from me for now..

Hope you can join us in this great 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..

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Tina
xx

Peaceful Tilda

Hi everyone!

This is my card for this week's LLC 'Wish Upon a Star' theme..

This is Peaceful Tilda from the Magnolia Winter Wonderland Collection 2013..

These gorgeous Pion Design papers are from the Wintertime in Swedish Lapland collection..

I've used GoKreate Large Frames Frilly #1 for the card's shape..

All the paper edges are distressed with a TH tool and then inked with some Walnut Stain Distress Ink.. 

Then they are all machine sewn..

The pearls are from WOC..

I've added some cheesecloth and a doily..

I've used some Stickles for her wings and all over the angel wing Doohickey die on the left..

I knew immediately which image I wanted to use and this Magnolia vintage angel was just the perfect addition to this card.. I've covered it with some gesso..

It's the first time I use the Twinklets Diamond Dust but I'm sure you're gonna see it on lots of my projects from now on.. I just love the effect that this dust gives..

And have you seen all those wonderful Frosted Berries in Sandy's store??

I've used the white ones on this card but I just have to have them all.. ;)

There's a mini bag hidden behind the image that holds some Magnolia tags..
I've stamped them with a Christmas sentiment..

The shabby seam binding is a must..

And I really love these bark stars and all these fabulous flowers.

The border die is a Magnolia Doohickey too.. This one is called Christmas Lace..
It's really gorgeous..
And have you seen that I've covered the poinsettias in her basket with Glossy Accents??
This way they really pop out..

Here's another close up of the flowers and heart pin..
These flowers are from WOC and Kort & Godt..
I've laid some Crackle Paint and some gesso here and there..
And I've used some Shabby White Frantage on the DP's..
The lace is almost completely covered but it's the lace Reinette.. My absolute favourite..

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

I've used my new Spellbinders Gold Labels Four to cut out this adorable image..

And of course I had to add some Frantage around the image too..

If you want a complete list of products just check the list below..

I hope you enjoyed!
And don't forget to check back tomorrow.. We have a brand new challenge for you..

Hugs, Tina