Sweet Magnolia's

Advent Calendar and Photos!!

2011-12-13T17:12:00.000-06:00

I made this little matchbox calendar for my little granddaughter....Ellie. It is filled with Santa chocolates...foil wrapped Teddy Grahams and little Hershey chocolate bars. I used this tutorial to make this project. Thanks for the great tutorial Tanja

I don't normally add faces to my magnolia's but Ellie knows all about noses, eyes and ears..ect. I thought it would be a good idea to add them for her.

Here is a photo of Buddy and Chewbacca (my sons fur kid). See that evil look?? suits his name..LOL.

Last but definitely not least!! a photo of our Sweet grand daughter Ellie. I thought it was perfect to include at the end. She is 17 months in the photo. She's a real firecracker... into everything and we just Love Her 2Bits!!!

I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season...Take Care Everyone!!

Happy Easter!!

2011-04-14T22:14:00.018-06:00

I've had this little Easter Tilda for ages and just finally inked her up. I am entering this card in the Magnolia-licious Easter-Spring Extravaganza Contest

The stamp (full size) I used is called HE10 Hello! Tilda from the 2010 Hoppy Easter Collection. The sentiment is computer generated.

I've colored the image with distress inks and h20's. Ink - Versafine. Papers - watercolor, GP, Bazill, Crate, Michael's. Accessories - lace, ribbon, button, charm, acrylic paint, stickles.

I've used the sketch from One Crazy Stampers March Challenge. Of course I am late...but that's okay...I just really liked the sketch!.....Happy Spring!!!

Valentine Greeting!

2011-02-06T15:54:00.006-06:00

These stamps are from the "Right through my heart and Raising the ceiling Collection 2010

"I've tried to hit a few challenges with this card... Just Magnolia - "Anything goes" Magnolia Down Under - "Love" Magnolia Stamp Lovers - "Glitter Challenge" One Crazy Stamper Challenge Blog - "Pink" Totally Tilda - "Hearts"

The images are colored with copics as a base only...prismacolors..and h20's. Ink - memento, bordering blue, close to cocoa, creamy caramel. Papers - GP, treasures CS and unknown dps. Accessories - doily heart (sprayed with tattered angels), stickles, ms border punch, stitching, bling, lace, glitter and acrylic white paint.

Have a Wonderful Day Everyone!!

Ahoy! Pirate Card - Magnolia

2011-01-19T01:38:00.005-06:00

This is one of the cards published in the Fairy tale Spring Edition 2010 of Magnolia Ink.

I know that is a long time ago....but I recently realized I haven't posted it on my blog.

Here is a list of the stamps I've used on this card...All from Magnolia of course!!

LZ09 Ocean Bakground - VA07 Sjorovar banner2 - VA07 Edwin som pirat - VA07 Edwins Doskalle - S007 Skepp - HV08 Stock.

The images are colored with copics (base only), prismacolor pencils (oms) and h20's to deepen the shade.

The ocean background stamp is simply overstamped with the pirate ship. The flowers, leaves and cord are from Magnolia. Edwin is glued to the log...and attached to the front corner with foam dimensionals.

Take Care Everyone...and Have a Great day!!

Season's Greetings!!

2010-12-23T12:35:00.002-06:00

It's Ellie's first Christmas...and we are all so Excited!! It's going to be lots of fun!!...Filled with family, giggles and toothy smiles...LOL. As you can see in the photo....Ellie has 2 bottom teeth!!

I'm hoping to be updating this Blog more after the New Year.

For now....I'll be taking a little Christmas Break....

I wish you all a Very Merry Blessed Christmas and a Healthy Happy New Year!! Take Care Everyone!!.....Big Xmas Hugs!!...Ila

Happy Birthday Pirate! - Magnolia Ink

2010-04-17T11:21:00.004-06:00

This is one of the cards published in the Fairy tale Spring Edition of Magnolia Ink. It has been a while since I made this card...but I will try to list what I can.

The stamps used are as follows... CC09 Happy Birthday VA07 Edwin some pirate VA07 Sjorovar banner VA07 Mini Doskaller HW09 So Spooky Label

Ink - memento, bashful blue, creamy caramel. Paper - GP, Su Kraft, Basic Grey. Accessories - brads and charm (Magnolia), glitter on wings, raffia, ribbon, metal clip, bling star, button, floss, gold embossing and stitching.

Color tools - Copic markers (for skin), Prismacolor pencils, Mona Lisa odorless mineral spirits, Twinkling h20's to deepen the shade and add glimmer. Delta Acrylic white paint for detail dots

I stamped a skull on the little pirates shirt. I also embossed a little bit of gold on the edges of the sentiment. The pirate is popped up on foamy's.

The weather here is Wonderful!!....my tulips are peeking out of the ground. I can hardly wait to see them bloom!! Have a Great Day Friends! and Thank You so much for all your Lovely comments!

Happy Easter!!

2010-04-02T09:40:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone.... Just dropping in to wish you all a Happy Easter and Thank you all for your Lovely comments and well wishes. You are all Totally Wonderful!!! I'm doing fine and will be dropping in more often now. I will be posting my cards that we're published in the Magnolia Ink #2...in the near future....(after Easter).

The weather here is fairly warm. The snow is almost completely gone...and it is so nice to be able to go for a walk. I love spring!! Take Care..and....Have a Wonderful Weekend!!

Taking a Blog Break!!

2010-02-15T23:20:00.003-06:00

Hello Everyone....

I'm going to be MIA for awhile....I am taking a well needed Blog Break. Nothing serious going on. Life is just going in a different direction for awhile. I have resigned from my Design Teams and want to Thank "Magnolia" for having me on their team. They have been Wonderful to me...and it has been a Great Experience to design for them.

I also want to Thank all of you for visiting my humble blog. Your wonderful comments and support these last few years have always given me a happy heart. I don't want to sound too dramatic here though as I may be back from time to time to update.

Take Care Everyone!! and Big Hugs to you all!!! Ila

Let it Snow!!..a Winter Card...

2010-02-01T00:49:00.004-06:00

The details for this card are as follows.... Supplies: Stamps - HV08 Waiting Tilda, HV08 Sled, ("Winter Collection 2008"), TO08 Winter Frost (Santa Collection 2008) Paper: - Cardstock - Bazill (green), Magnolia (red) Georgia Pacific (white), Scraps of metallic CS for snowflake. Patterned Paper - the Paper Studio Ink: - Memento black, Stampin' Up - bordering blue, creamy caramel. Accents and Accessories: - Spellbinders snowflake die, Martha Stewart - snow and fine glitter, American crafts - star button. Queen & Co - large snowflake brad. Imaginisce - white glitter brad, Magnolia - raffia, Sewing machine - stitching. Foam pop ups for dimension. Coloring tools - Copic markers (for skin), Prismacolor pencils, Mona Lisa odorless mineral spirits, Twinkling h20's to deepen the shade and add glimmer. Delta Acrylic white paint for detail dots. I used copics for base only ...under the prismacolor pencils and h20's to color this image. *(be sure not to use copics over your prismacolor pencils or your copics tips will be ruined)* This card was also published in Magnolia Ink #1. I understand Magnolia Ink #2 is totally Fabulous......I can hardly wait to see it!! Have a Great Day Everyone!!...and Thank You for your Lovely comments!!

Published - "Merry Christmas!"

2010-01-20T16:00:00.004-06:00

Here is another card that was Published in Magnolia Ink #1. The details are as follows...

Stamps - TO08 Christmas Stars, TO08 Sled with Presents, TO08 Santa wit Lantern - All from the "Santa Collection 2008", HV08 Ticket - A Merry Christmas (Christmas Collection 2008

Paper: - Card stock - Bazill (green, golden brown red scrap for MS punched leaves), Georgia Pacific (white), Patterned Paper - Magnolia (red), Basic Grey Figgy Pudding (green). Light brown - the Paper Studio

Ink: - Memento black, Stampin' Up - barely banana, bordering blue, marigold morning, creamy caramel, cranberry crisp.

Accents and Accessories: - Maya road chipboard snowflake, Martha Stewart - leaf punch, snowflake punch, star border punch, snow and fine glitter, American crafts - star button. Spellbinders snowflake die, Atyou Spica Pens, Scribbles 3d paint. Magnolia - Ribbon, raffia and lace, Stampin' Up gold cord, Sewing, Dollarama Crafts - metal believe charm.

Color tools - Copic markers (for skin), Prismacolor pencils, Mona Lisa odorless mineral spirits, Twinkling h20's to deepen the shade and add glimmer. Delta Acrylic white paint for detail dots. Finished card is 6x6"

I used a soft dry brush and bordering blue to create the background. Dots of acrylic white paint was used to create the falling snow (thinned a little with water). A dry brush was also used for the yellow on the stars for the glow. The sleigh was cut out and glued on the background. Santa is cut out and attached with foam pop ups.

Have a Wonderful Day Friends!!...and Thank You for your Lovely comments!!

Joy!!...Published - Magnolia Ink #1

2010-01-16T23:06:00.007-06:00

Since Magnolia Ink #2 is now available. It should be okay to start showing the cards I submitted to the Magnolia Ink #1 that did get published....Yay!!..I was so excited to see my cards in print!!

Stamps - CH07 Tilda with Wreath (2007 Winter & Christmas Supplement) This stamp is also availble at "the little stamp shoppe"...right here.

Color tools - Copic markers (for skin), Prismacolor pencils, Mona Lisa odorless mineral spirits, Delta Acrylic white paint for detail dots. Finished card is 6x6"

Paper: - Cardstock - Bazill (blue, red), Georgia Pacific (white), Patterned Paper - Bo Bunny "Tis the Season Treasure", Best Occasions - white glitter paper
Ink: - Memento black, Stampin' Up creamy caramel and bashful blue
Accents and Accessories: - Spellbinders nestabilities (labels 4), Sizzix snowflake die, Ek success snowflake border and small single snowflake punch, Martha Stewart Joy punch. Martha Stewart snow and fine glitter, Sewing machine - stitching. Making Memories- gold brad, Gold cord - (Magnolia)

The wreathe was stamped separately...colored, cut out and is popped up with foam dimensionals. The joy is a MS punch.

Thank you so much for looking and for your Lovely comments!!..Have a Lovely Weekend!!

Magnolia Ink # 2 - Sneak Peek!!

2010-01-12T15:05:00.003-06:00

Isn't it Pretty?....and Available Soon!!....go here to order Magnolia Ink!

Christmas Break!!

2009-12-24T09:19:00.000-06:00

Season's Greetings!!...I'm taking a little blog break....to enjoy the Season and spend with family.

I wish Everyone a Blessed Merry Christmas ...and a Safe and Healthy New Year!!!

Big Xmas Hugs!

Ila

Merry Christmas!!..and just a little Buddy Fun!

2009-12-24T02:12:00.003-06:00

Twas the night before Christmas and Buddy had heard that a big jolly fellow...would be invading his turf! He'd be listening and waitin'..crouched low in his bed And if this fella was comin'..He'd wake up the dead!! Christmas eve finally came...Buddy lifted his head.. He heard bumps and grunts..and leaped out of bed. That big Guy was here.. of that was a fact! He looked jolly and friendly and carried a sack! Buddy was speechless!....he did not attack!!.. With his tail a wagglin'..he rolled on his back!! "I'm not much of a watch dog"... Little Buddy admits... but .."Woof!!".. "Santa sure gives good belly rubs..and bully bone sticks!!"

A Merry Christmas - Magnolia DT

2009-11-18T23:34:00.004-06:00

This is a DT card I made in September. The beautiful flowers are from Magnolia.

This Lovely Tilda stamp is - HV08 Tilda with Wood Basket (Winter Collection 2008), HV08 Ticket - A Merry Christmas (Christmas Collection 2008)

The image is colored with copics under the prismacolor pencils and a touch h20's to deepen the shade and add a little sparkle. *(Please remember.....do not use copics over prismacolor pencils or the wax from the pencils will ruin your copic tips!)*

I used Martha Stewart snow on the ground. Glitter on the wings and dress. The snowflake is cut from white glitter paper with a Cuttle bug die.

Paper: - Cardstock - Magnolia (green, gold) Bazill (red, light green for ticket), Georgia Pacific (white), Patterned Paper - K&Company - Christmas Cheer, Best Occasions - white glitter paper. Ink: - Memento black, Stampin' Up - creamy caramel, barely banana, cranberry crisp. Accessories: - Cuttlebug snowflake die, Martha Stewart leaf punch. Martha Stewart snow and fine glitter, Sewing machine - stitching. Prima holly leaves, Magnolia - glittered poinsettias and lace, gold eyelet, jute string, tiny rhinestone flowers on background.

Thank You so much for looking!! ....and for Your Lovely Comments!!

"Just For You" - Magnolia DT...and challenges

2009-11-10T19:24:00.003-06:00

I made this card for the Just Magnolia challenge...which is distressing...I love distressing so this was pretty easy for me. I also used the fabulous sketch from StampArtic ...looks like I may be a little late with this challenge though.

This cute little Magnolia is from the "A Little Yummy For Your Tummy Collection 2009" and is called "AY09 Peachy Tilda" The sentiment is from Hero Arts.

Ink - memento black ink, SU bashful blue, creamy caramel. Papers - GP white, Magnolia, dcwv. Accessories - flower (Magnolia), leaves, shimmerz, pearls, button, embroidery floss, trim from dollar store, ribbon (Magnolia), stickles, glitter.

Magnolia Spring Stampclub 201o is now available for preorder....You can order it right Here!

Have a Great Day Everyone!!...Please Take Care!!...and Thank You for your Lovely comments!!

"Be Merry" - DT Magnolia

2009-11-04T22:20:00.002-06:00

This one of the DT Christmas cards I submitted to Magnolia Ink that wasn't chosen. I used a SU sentiment instead of a Magnolia one ..so it didn't qualify. But...I am so Happy to have 3 of my cards published in the Magazine!!

The Stamps I've used on this card are - HV08 Tilda with Heart Ornament (Christmas Collection 2008), TO08 Santa Bench (Santa Collection 2008), SU sentiment.

I've colored the image with Prismacolor pencils (OMS) and Twinkling h20's to deepen the shade and add a little sparkle, SU close to cocoa marker. Delta Acrylic white paint for detail dots. Finished card is 6x6"

For the background around the image...I masked the bench and used a soft brush to add SU barely banana. Tilda is attached with foam popups.

Paper: - Cardstock - Bazill (green, red), Georgia Pacific (white), Basic Grey "Wassail" Ink: - Memento black, SU creamy caramel and barely banana, close to cocoa marker. Accessories: - prima flowers, sparkle brad, lace, Dollarama gold flower, SU gold cord, ribbon and oval punch, Ek success border punch, Martha Stewart fine glitter, stitching.

Have a Great Day Everyone!!..and Thank You for your Lovely Comments!!

Magnolia Stampclub Winter & Christmas!!

2009-11-03T08:49:00.003-06:00

Hurry!!.......Last day to order the Winter/Christmas stamp club is today!!.......November 3, 2009 Have a Great Day Everyone!!

Everyone!!

2009-10-31T02:18:00.002-06:00

DT Magnolia - Spooky Happy Halloween!! - Monthly DT Challenge

2009-10-25T01:18:00.005-06:00

This DT card is also created for the DT Magnolia Challenge the very talented Camilla has set for this month. Camilla challenges the Magnolia DT members to use at least 3 stamps on a card or creation. Thanks for the fun challenge Camilla!!

I used 6 "Magnolia" stamps on this card!! This card was a challenge for me as well because of the size it is. Included in my Magnolia Dt kit was a black card base 8.5" wide x 5.5"height... (21.5 cm wide x 14 cm height). A size a bit out of my comfort zone...so it took a little longer than usual..lol.

The stamps I used are "HV08 Tilda with Spider" - Halloween & Autumn Collection 2008 - "Hoo7 Bat and Hoo7 Iron Fence" - Magnolia's Fall Stamps 2007 - "HW09 Hellbroth - HWo9 Happy Halloween and HW09 Spooky Pumpkin" - all from the new So Spooky Collection 2009.

The images are colored with copics under the prismacolor pencils and a touch h20's to deepen the shade and add a little sparkle. *(Please remember.....do not use copics over prismacolor pencils or the wax from the pencils will ruin your copic tips!)*

The colors in the background were just brushed across with a soft brush. Tilda witch, Hellbroth and the bat on the moon are all attached with foam pop ups. The moon, sentiment and pumpkin are glued to the image panel and attached to the back panel with foam popups. The netting is just a tape used for dry walling. The orange fabric on top is cut from a Dollarama fabric Halloween bag. The spider and webs are from dollarama as well. I've added glitter, stickles and shimmerz here and there. The patterned papers are all from Magnolia's So Spooky Collection and can be found at retailers like "the Little Stamp Shoppe"

Ink - memento black, SU - marigold morning, bordering blue, perfect plum, close to cocoa. Papers - GP white, Magnolia, SU old olive. Accessories - raffia, dry wall netting tape, rick rack (magnolia), spider, fabric Halloween bag, glitter, stickles, shimmerz, stitching, MS border punch, acrylic white paint.

Have a Spooky Fabulous Day Everyone!!..and Thank You So Much for your Wonderful comments!!

Happy Halloween DT - Magnolia Spooky Collection

2009-10-21T15:38:00.004-06:00

I received my Magnolia kit recently and in it was this cute little witch!!....It was very hard to make her spooky........but I love her anyway!!..lol. All the new stamps in the Magnolia Spooky Collection are Fabulous....and are available for order at the Magnolia Webshop. I've used 4 Magnolia stamps on this card.....HW09 Flying Witch Tilda, Hw09 Happy Halloween. From the Magnolia Halloween & Autumn Collection 2008 - HVo8 Halloween Pumpkins, The bat is from the Magnolia's Fall Stamps 2007 - H007 BAT The images are colored with copics under the prismacolor pencils and a touch h20's to deepen the shade and add a little sparkle. *(Please remember.....do not use copics over prismacolor pencils or the wax from the pencils will ruin your copic tips!)* I've stippled the moon with white acrylic paint and Shimmerz in the center. The witch, pumpkin and sentiment have been attached with foam pop ups for dimension. Ink - memento black, creamy caramel, pumpkin pie. Papers - GP white, Magnolia, scraps of cs from Michael's. Accessories - Magnolia flowers, netting, bit of red tulle, stickles, spica pen, foam popups, stitching, shimmerz. Have a Wonderful Day!! and Thank You for your Lovely comments!!

Magnolia Ink!!!

2009-10-20T15:26:00.003-06:00

The Magnolia Ink Magazine is ready....and should be available at retailers soon. Click on the photo to go to the Magnolia Ink site. If you would like to order a single magazine or a yearly subscription click here.

Have a Great Day Everyone.....I'll be back soon with a Spooky Card!!

Sketch Challenge Winner!!

2009-10-12T13:17:00.005-06:00

Hi Everyone...

Thank You so Much ladies for entering!!...Your cards are all Beautiful!!...I have listed the entries in the order they were in my comments for this Challenge. This way I can also # them....There are 19 entries......

Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers:7 Timestamp: 2009-10-12 19:48:46 UTC

The winner is.....

Deb #7

Here is her Beautiful card ....

To see the Super Gorgeous cards all these talented gals have made ...simply click on their names!!

Terry - Allison - Pattie - Jacky - Nadine - Linda - Deb - Sarah - Tanja - Margreet - Michelle -Sue - BA - Katarina - Anchen - Pinky - Domenica - Rosalee - Franzi

Have a Lovely Day Everyone!! ...Thank you for entering and for your Wonderful comments!!

So Spooky Collection Available Now!!...and A blast from the past Halloween Card!

2009-10-09T12:39:00.005-06:00

You can now see and order the Fabulous new So Spooky Magnolia Collection in the Magnolia Sweden English Webshop. Heidi at "the Little Stamp Shoppe" is also expecting stamps from this So Cute Collection very soon!! Trick or Treat??

The three Spooks on this card are all set to go trick and treating!!

The stamps I used for this card are from numerous companies.......Magnolia (witch, bat and pumpkin)..... High Hopes - "Frog Prince"........Will n Way - hat on frog prince......Studio G - trick or treat sentiment

All the images are cut out and popped up on foam dimensionals. I cut the crown off of the Frog Prince and replaced it with the little witch hat. I used SU gold cord for the Frog leash that Tilda witch holds.

Stamps - High Hopes, Magnolia, Will n Way, Studio G Paper - GP white, Michael's, Treasures CS, Stampin' Up, DCWV Ink - Versafine, creamy caramel Accessories - ribbon, cord, lace, brads, stickles, glitter, nesties, stitching

Have a Great Day Everyone!!....oh yes...and be sure to check out the Magnolia DT's ...(listed along my sidebar)...Many of them have received New Stamps from the So Spooky line...and their cards are totally Amazing!!

Sending you a Big Hug! (card for Kate) and Sketch Challenge!!

2009-09-28T14:10:00.005-06:00

The Sketch I've used for this card is from the Sketch Challenge I am running on this blog until Oct 12. You can read more about it here on the post below. Join in and you will have a chance to win 2 cute little Magnolia stamps.

I made this card for a little girl named Kate....who has a very serious brain tumour. You can read more about it right here Cards for Kate. I found out about this through the very talented Curt at Curt's World....you can see his Gorgeous card for her right here.

I recieved this Sweet little Magnolia from Heidi the owner of "the Little Stamp Shoppe" and it's called Tilda with Kitty.....which is from the Magnolia Pet Collection 2008. I also used the "ML08 Swing" from the Magnolia and Lilac Summer Collection 2008. The sentiment I've used is part of a Fabulous stamp set I won over a year ago....and is created by Aud.

On to the card....I've I colored the image with copics for base, prismacolor pencils and h20's to deepen the shade and add a little sparkle. *(Please remember.....do not use copics over prismacolor pencils or the wax from the pencils will ruin your copic tips!)*

Tilda is raised on foam pop ups. I stamped and colored the little kitties head separately and used a pop up to attach it. The sentiment is popped up as well. I only used part of the Magnolia swing...and added little brads and bows to the top of the ropes.

Ink - memento black, bashful blue, creamy caramel. Paper - Georgia pacific, k&c wild raspberry, SU CS. Accessories -nesties, felt, flowers, button, embroidery floss, raffia lace, brads, stitching, lace, glitter and shimmerz.

Thanks for looking Everyone...and for all your Fabulous comments!!

Sketch Challenge to win a few Cute Magnolia Stamps!

2009-09-14T11:28:00.020-06:00

Another past card featuring Magnolia stamps from the School, Travel & So Heavenly Collection 2008. The Cute stamps I've used in this card are ..SC08 Tilda with slate.....SC08 School Slate...SC08 School Pencil. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up.

I colored the images using prismacolor pencils (oms) and h2o's. Acrylic white paint for accents.

Tilda and the slate are on foam dimensionals. The sentiment is embossed with white embossing pdr. I put a little sparkle on the flowers.

Accessories....flowers, rafia. glitter, foam dimensionals. SU punch, lace, buttons, Martha Stewart punch, stitching.

Sketch Challenge!!

Above is the sketch I created and used for the card in this post. Make a card or project using this sketch and leave me a comment on this post so I can come and admire your lovely Creation. Feel free to combine this with other challenges and use whatever stamps you like. Everyone is welcome to enter. If you don't have a blog or gallery....you can still enter by leaving a comment and emailing your creation to me.

I will pick out a winner using random org.....Oct 12, 2009.

Here are the two stamps you can win...... Good Luck Everyone!!

Thinking of You - School, Travel & So Heavenly Collection 2008

2009-09-07T23:36:00.002-06:00

Another blast from the past card. This card features stamps from Magnolias - School, Travel & So Heavenly Collection 2008 . The name of the so Cute stamps I've used on this card are..... "SH08 Cherries" .... "SH08 Cherry Tilda"....and ..."SH08 So Heavenly Lace". The bench is "SEA08 Old Bench" and is from the "SUMMER & SEA COLLECTION 2008" The sentiment is from Hero Arts.

Most of the papers and accents on this card are from Magnolia. The images are stamped on Georgia Pacific white cs with versafine black ink and colored with prismacolor pencils (oms) and Twinking h20's. I used acrylic white paint for the accents. Tilda and the bench are popped up on dimensionals. There is glitter on the shoulders of Tilda's dress.

Accessories - frosted brads, flowers, lace, nestabilites, coluzzle for border, glitter, foam dimensionals. word window punch.

Have a Lovely Day Everyone!!

"Magnolia Ink"....and "A Little Yummy for My Tummy"

2009-08-30T13:21:00.003-06:00

the "Little Stamp Shoppe" is now accepting preorders for the New "A Little Yummy for Your Tummy" Magnolia Collection!!... and the new Yummy for your Tummy "Paper Samplers".....

and .....drum roll...please.......ta da ta daa..

the Little Stamp Shoppe is also accepting preorders for ...the New Fabulous "Magnolia Ink Magazine".

The MagnoliaInk WINTER & CHRISTMAS ISSUE 2009 will include - How to use Copic Markers, Inspiring Christmas & Winter Cards, Ornaments,Holiday Projects, Sketches, Step By Step, New Products, Featured Artist,How To Do, Templates, Events, Shop Directory and more....This magazine will be available in October 2009.

So hurry to "the Little Stamp Shoppe!!...... Orders will be placed with Magnolia (Sweden) on Sunday, September 6.

We are on Holidays...and are also Super Busy....so will be just dropping in here and there for the next little while!.......Have a Wonderful Day Everyone!!

"You're So Sweet" - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009

2009-08-25T15:06:00.003-06:00

I am actually in time for a couple of challenges with this card....The Fabulous "sketch" at Friday Sketchers and the fun theme being "at the sea" at Stamp with Fun.

The stamps I have used for this card are "LZ09 Bathing Ring" - "LZ09 Beach Tilda" - "LZ09 Post Strawberry" all from Magnolia's Lazy Summers Day Collection 2009

Again I've I colored the image with copics for base, prismacolor pencils and h20's to deepen the shade and add a little sparkle. *(Please remember.....do not use copics over prismacolor pencils or the wax from the pencils will ruin your copic tips!)*

Tilda has been masked off so she could sit on the bathing ring. To create the sentiment...I also masked off the adjoining works on the You're So Sweet stamp so I could stamp them out separately...then just tore around them and inked the edges with SU Creamy Caramel ink. I used nesties for the circle and scalloped layer and attached the image circle with foam pop ups onto the scalloped layer. There is shimmerz (Angel wings) brushed on the flowers along the bottom of the image.

Ink - memento black, bashful blue, creamy caramel. Paper - GP white, basic grey "Euphoria", Michael's, bazill cs. Accessories - flowers, lace, glitter brads, shimmerz, ribbon, nesties, stitching, acrylic paint for detail dots.

Exciting News!!...Magnolia is coming out with their very own Magazine called "Magnolia Ink"!!...the first issue should be out within a few months....So keep an eye out for it!!!

Today my dear hubby and I are celebrating our Anniversary. We have been married for 36 Wonderful years!! ....So..I'm off for now....maybe for a little wine...and dine.......

Have a Lovely Day Everyone!!......and Thank you so much for all your Wonderful Comments!!

Straight from the heart! - "School, Travel & So Heavenly Collection 2008"

2009-08-22T04:36:00.005-06:00

Another card from the past....This card features stamps from Magnolias the School, Travel & So Heavenly Collection 2008 . The Past Fabulous sketch I used was created by Murmer for Friday Sketchers.

The stamps I used from this Magnolia collection are - SH08 Korsstygns Tilda, SH08 Så Himmelsk Burk,SH08 Hylla med Handdukar and SH08 Korg med lingon.

The sentiment stamp is from a set of stamps I won from Aud at My Little Corner. I stamped the center separately and popped it up on dimensionals....although you can't tell from the photo. All the papers and accents are from the Magnolia store.....except for the rick rak and the CS behind the sentiment.

All images are stamped on white Georgia Pacific CS and are colored with prismacolor pencils (oderless mineral spirits) and H20's. White acrylic paint was used for the accents.

Have a Lovely Weekend Everyone!!

Magnolia's "Winter & Christmas" Stamp Club 2009

2009-08-19T02:30:00.002-06:00

Hello Everyone!!...just letting you know the Winter & Christmas Stamp Club is now available for Pre Order......Click "here" to order!!.....Magnolia Stamp Clubs are a Super deal and include 12-15 stamps with 6-7 of them are being figures. Have a Wonderful Day!!

Congratulations!! - "Student Tilda"

2009-08-14T14:51:00.004-06:00

Isn't she Cute??...I think she's a little tipsy...and grabbed some body's hat to toast somebody...or maybe Everybody...lol.

Both stamps are from Magnolia. Both "Student Tilda"...and sentiment "Congratulations" are from the 2009 Graduation Collection.

Here's the card recipe....

Colored with copics for base, prismacolor pencils and h20's to deepen the shade and add a little sparkle. *(Please remember.....do not use copics over prismacolor pencils or the was from the pencils will ruin your copic tips!)*

Paper - GP white, DCWV, Basic Grey Boxer, Michael's

Ink - memento black, verafine blue..for the edges.

Accessories - flowers, button, bling, gold embossing on Congrats edges, stitching, ribbons, cord, lace, nesties, cuttle bug embossing folders, flora doodles.

Have a Wonderful Weekend Everyone!!!

Sending you a hug!!..and Fall Stamp Club!!

2009-08-11T11:52:00.007-06:00

Better Hurry!!... Last Day to order the Magnolia 2009 Fall Stamp Club is on Friday August 16!!! You can see a Sneak Peak of this Club at the Magnolia Inspiration Blog right now.

Today I am showing you one my older cards....(I am slowing adding all my past Magnolia cards to this blog).

Tilda and her Kitty are both from Magnolia. Tilda is called - VA08 Tilda with broom (Magnolia Spring/Summer 2008 collection) and the Kitty is - SA07 Tildas Katt (Magnolia Summer 2007 collection).

Paper - whisper white, cardstock base and assorted beautiful pp from Magnolia....Always

Artichoke, Michael's, Wild Asparagus

Ink - Versafine black, creamy caramel, barely banana

Accessories - flowers, button, brads, pearls, glitter, stickles, lace from Magnolia, netting, ribbon,

CB swirl folder and corner, sizzix die for scrolls

Have a Beautiful Day Everyone!!!

Especially for you!!

2009-07-28T22:19:00.010-06:00

The Lovely Magnolia stamps I've used on this card are......"Tilda with Bunch of Roses" and the sentiment "Especially for you" ....both from the "Chasing Butterflies Collection".

Just a few reminders....Magnolia is accepting preorders for the Fall Stamp Club 2009......you can order it right here......

**Magnolia stamps are now also available at "the Little Stamp Shop"**

To create this card I've used the fabulous sketch Maria created for the Stamp With Fun Challenge #16. This card also qualifies for this weeks Stamp With Fun Challenge #17 - which is a Pearl theme.

Tilda is colored with copics for base....prismacolor pencils and a bit of h20's to deepen the shade....*please remember to only use copics under prismacolor pencils .....never on top or your copic tips may be ruined!*

Paper - GP white, DCWV, me and my big ideas.

Ink - memento, bashful blue

Accessories - ribbon (magnolia), flowers, roses, pin, beads, pearls, pearl string from dear Tina, stitching, shimmerz, glitter, spellbinders dies, paper doily.

Have a Wonderful Day Everyone!!!

Sending you a Great Big Hug!!

2009-07-17T13:09:00.005-06:00

The Cute Magnolia stamps I have used on this card are CC09 Spring Tilda, CCo9 Watercan and C09 Dot Butterflies all from the "Chasing Butterflies Collection". The sentiment I've used is part of a stamp set I won over a year ago....and is created by Aud. The Fabulous sketch I've used for this card is the recent SC 237 at "Splitcoaststampers" I have colored the images with copics for base....prismacolor pencils and a bit of h20's to deepen the shade. I know I am a broken record but...*please remember to only use copics under prismacolor pencils .....never on top or your copic tips may be ruined!* Tilda is cut out and set on the water can with foam stickies for dimension.....The previous butterfly on the water can is replaced with one of the small Dot Butterflies and is partially glued down so the wings stay up. There is glitter on the flowers, leaves, Tilda's pony tail holders and the edge of the butterfly...but I couldn't capture it in the photo. I've used nesties for the image...and the watering can is "out of the box" so to speak ....to keep the image in the center. Ink- memento black, bashful blue, certainly celery Paper - Georgia Pacific whit, Bazill CS, Kraft, PP from Magnolia ...Bloom & Grow I believe. Accessories - flowers, nesties, brad (dollar store), jute webbing on the pink layer (not quite sure what it is called), drywall netting, jute string, stitching, glitter Have a Wonderful Weekend Everyone!...and Thank you so much for your Lovely comments!!!

Summer Fun!!

2009-07-15T23:02:00.006-06:00

Here's a bit of a blast from the past......But I think this little Magnolia is very fitting for the season. Magnolia Stamps - Tilda called "JU07 Tilda badar" - is part of the "Jubilee 070707 Collection....The sun is called "SO-C07 Tildas Sol" and can be found in the "Stamp Club 2007 Collection" Have a Warm and Wonderful Day!!

"It's Your Special Day"

2009-07-11T04:12:00.007-06:00

This card is to participate in the "little Stamp Shoppe blog" Sketch Challenge. This Fabulous Sketch was created by the Super Talented Carla! ...Go to "the little Stamp Shoppe blog" for more Inspiration and to join in...for a chance to win a Fabulous Magnolia Stamp!

Here is the info for my card..... The Magnolia images are...."Sweetheart Tilda" and "Love Muffin" **Both of these Sweet images are available from Magnolia and at the little Stamp Shoppe in the "Love Collection" ** The sentiment is from Scrappy Cat.

I colored the images with Copics for base only, prismacolor pencils (oms) and H20's....**Never use copics over prismacolor pencils...or you will ruin your tips!!**

Ink - memento, bashful blue

Papers - GP white, SU chocolate chip, k&c, prima marketing "Sasha"

Accessories - lace, crocheted flower (mine), quick kutz scroll dies, elastic lace, glitter, SU punch, "brads, buttons and bling" are part of the blog candy I won from the lovely Marcea... Thanks Sweetie!!

Have a Wonderful Weekend Everyone!!

New Online Canadian Store!!..Opening this Saturday!!

2009-07-09T17:46:00.004-06:00

The Grand Opening for "the little Stamp Shoppe" is this Saturday!!...The location of this store in in Ontario, Canada...and the owner is a Terrific gal named Heidi.

Heidi will mainly be carrying, "Magnolia stamps" at competitive prices and reasonable shipping to Canadian customers. She already has a great selection of both new and older Magnolia favorites. Even I have a wish list started....lol. There are lots of great things planned for the future for this little store..new items...card kits....A store challenge blog "the little Stamp Shoppe blog". So stay tuned for more info. You can visit and get to know Heidi at her personal blog right here..... More Scrap Stuff. You will also get a chance to see her Gorgeous Magnolia creations!

I am also So Excited to be chosen as a Guest DT member!!.....I have been enjoying getting to know Heidi and I know I'm going to love working with her.

Have a Great Day Everyone!!!

Welcome to Sweet Magnolia's!!

2009-07-08T11:35:00.006-06:00

Here ....... I will be displaying cards and projects made from the New Beautiful Magnolia stamps...and some of the Fabulous Past Collections. Some of the cards will be a flash from the past...but I believe...these lovely favorite stamps are definitely worth a 2nd look!! I first became introduced to Magnolia stamps by the very Talented and Lovely DT Inge. Click on her name to see her Gorgeous Creations.....(they still always blow me away!!). Then along came Fabulous DT Claudia ...well needless to say I was then hooked on these Cute and Fun little figures. Click on Claudia's name to see her Beautiful Creations!! The following is some of the new and older Creations I have made......Enjoy!!..... The pretty Magnolia on this card is "Tilda picking Lilacs". She is part of the Magnolia "Chasing Butterflies Collection 2009". Tilda as a Butterfly....isn't she Sweet?!!...You can find her in the Magnolia "Chasing Butterflies Collection 2009". The Fabulous sentiment "CC09 You Make Me Smile" is from the same collection.

I've used one of the new Magnolia Love Collection stamps on this card......."LC09 Be Mine" ...

As soon as I saw this stamp I thought of this little Tilda from the Magnolia New Year 2008 Collection ..."NY08 Dreamy Tilda". She almost seems to fit perfectly on top...lol. I've also used Jacquelines sketch here from a past Friday Sketchers. Thanks for the great sketch Jacqueline!!

I love tent cards....I think they are just the Cutest little cards and so quick to make. This card has Magnolia's cute little snowman called "CH07 Edwin's Snowman" from {Magnolia} WINTER & CHRISTMAS SUPPLEMENT 2007. The sentiment is from Hotp

A very quick Christmas card.... I used Magnolia's "HV08 Christmas Fir" from Christmas Collection 2008 and High Hopes "Meowy Christmas". The sentiment is a SU stamp.

I've used four stamps from Magnolia on this card......Sweet Tilda is "HV08 Tilda with Candy Cane" from the Christmas Collection - the tag is "NY08 Tag" from the New Years Collection - the snowflake is "HV08 Gigant Snowflake" and the holly is "DEC07 Järnek / Holly" from the Winter & Christmas Supplement 2007. The joy and cheer sentiment is from HOTP Christmas Art

On this card I have used 2 Magnolia stamps...."HV08 Tilda decorate christmas Tree" and "HV08 Christmas Tree". Both of these stamps are from the "Holiday Collection 2oo8" I think this little Tilda is so cute with her little basket of ornaments...and the tree is so easy and fast to color.

The Tilda I've used on this heart card is "HV08 Tilda with Heart Ornament" and "HV08 Fir Branch" both from the recent "Holiday Collection 2oo8".

Here is a cute little round box Magnolia sent me to decorate. I have never taken photos of something like this so I took a few extra ....the top one being the top of the box.

In this photo I am trying to give you the over all look of the box.....not quite sure I've achieved that here....

This photo is of the sides. The stamp Cute Tilda I used is here is called, "HV08 Tilda with Heart Ornament" and she is from the recent "Holiday Collection 2oo8" The bench is SEA08 Old Bench and is from the "2008 Summer and Sea Collection"

Thank you so much for looking Everyone!!