Christmas is Coming!!

Well, it's still pretty far off, but it is never too late to start planning!

I made a new project for the 7 Kids Challenge this week:

Anything But a Card!!

I decided to make a Christmas Planner to help me stay organized this year! Lord knows I need it! I feel like my head is not screwed on straight this year. I definitely have ADD as an adult! I swear I cannot stay on task these days! Ugh! I used Santa's Helper Tilda from Magnolia, which is out of stock at 7 Kids right now, but Tab should be getting her and other Magnolia Christmas stamps back in stock soon!

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Speaking of Magnolia stamps.... Tab is offering a 15% discount on the brand new Winner Takes All Collection Pre-Order (that collection only)!!! Use the code: WINNER through Aug 9th to receive the discount! Such cuties in this collection!

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I used a notepad from PTI for the inside and some 'vintage' Basic Grey papers on the outside. I used Nesties to cut out the title which I created on my PC and distressed it with some Fired Brick Distress Ink to distress all of the edges. I added a poinsetta flower, leaf, pom pom ribbon and pearl brad for embellishments.
Here are the Copics used: E11, 00, 000, R30, R39, 37, 35, 32, E42, 41, 40, E59, 57, 55, 53. I added some Stickles to Tilda's hat and lace on her top. Here is a quick peek at the inside of the planner.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:
Stamps - Santa's Helper (Magnolia), title (PC)
Paper - SU Cardstock, Basic Grey DP
Ink - Memento, Copics, Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Pearl Brad, poinsetta and Leaf, loopy Punch (Martha Stewart)

Patriotic Birthday!!

Good Thursday Morning to ya! I have a new birthday card to show you today. My MIL asked me to make a card for a friend of hers whose birthday is on July 4th! What a fun day to have a birthday IMO. I used Birthday Tilda for this card and lots of SPARKLE!

I added Stickles to the cake, flowers and around the edges of the stamped image and sentiment. I computer generated the sentiment as I have lost my beloved stamp that had the same sentiment. I think I might have accidentally thrown it out. It was an acrylic stamp, so it probably got lost in the shuffle and ended up in the trash by accident. I punched lots of red and blue leaves and added WOC flowers.

Here is a close-up of Tilda - you can see her sparkly cake!

Gotta get this off to my MIL today so she can mail it off - oops, I am running late!

Supplies:
Stamps - Birthday Tilda (Magnolia)
Paper - PTI cardstock and DP, Bazzill cardstock
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Nestabilities, Fern Punch

It's So Fluffy! 7 Kids Challenge #24

Happy Wednesday, y'all! Hope everyone is staying cool today! It is supposed to be 100 degrees today in jax, FL and the wildfires here are making it very smokey! So, I think I will just stay inside and craft today! Pull up a glass of lemonade and come check out my latest card for the 7 Kids Challenge Blog.

The challenge this week is to make it FLUFFY using felt, suede, fun flock or Flower Soft.

I chose to use the Raspberry Fizz Ultra Fine Flower Soft on Tilda's flowers in her basket! I used the Tilda with Flowing Hair stamp. The DP is some Lemonade from Basic Grey as well as some polka dot Bo Bunny DP too. Tilda was cut out using this Nestie. I inked the edges of the stamped image and the sentiment (CC Designs) with some SU retired ink.

I colored Tilda with these Copics:

Skin - E11, 00, 000, R30

Hair - E59, 57, 35, 53

Dress - E95, 93, 21, 00, 000

All Else - E37, 35, 33, 31, W5, 3, 00, C5, 3, 1

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps - Tilda with Flowing Hair, sentiment (CC Designs)
Paper - Lemonade DP (Basic Grey), Bo Bunny DP, SU cardstock
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Flower Soft, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, leaf punch (MS), WOC flowers

Ice Cream Weather!!

Happy Tuesday Night! I am up a bit late tonight. Got the bug to create another Tilda card. I will make this quick - 'cause I do need to get in bed! I hope it is warming up in your neck of the woods. With temperatures in the upper and mid 90's this week, it has been ICE CREAM weather!!

So, I decided to use Ice Cream Tilda for my card.

I used some Basic Grey Olivia DP,

which is out of stock over at 7 Kids right now, but I am sure Tab will have it back in stock soon. I airbrushed the doily with Copic marker and inked the edges of the circle and the sentiment. I added Stickles to just about everything!! LOL - just went crazy with the glitter!

I colored this image about a month ago, so I really do not remember which ones I used - sorry!

(This card is available in my Etsy Store if you are interested!)

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Other News:

7 Kids will no longer be carrying Whiff of Joy stamps, so they are having a huge SALE on their stamps!

Use this code for a 25% discount on WOJ products:

code: WOJCLEARANCE

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Supplies:
Stamps - Tilda with Ice Cream, sentiment CC Designs
Paper - Basic Grey Olivia DP, cardstock (PTI)
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, doily, leaf punch (MS), WOC Flowers,

G'nite!

Magical Wishes Tilda

Happy Wednesday folks! I am on a roll this week - finally getting my Mojo back!! I have a new card using Tilda with Hawaiian Flower. (She is out of stock, but I am sure Tab will be getting back in the 7 Kids shop soon!)

I decided to try my hand at doing a dotty background. I think it turned out ok for my first try! The DP is Wisteria from Basic Grey. I used the tag DooHickey die and stamped it with a sentiment from the 1001 Nights (WOJ). The tag slides in and out behind Tilda. I inked the edges of the tag and the image with some SU ink. I used some Stickles of course and my favorite fern punch too!

Copics used:

E11, 00, 000, R30, RV04, 02, 00, 000, E57, 35, 53, 50, E44, 43, 42, 41, G24, 21, 20, BG13, 11, 10, R83, 81, YG97, 95

Supplies:

Stamps - Tilda with Hawaiian Flower, sentiment - 1001 Nights Set Whiff of Joy

Paper - Wisteria DP (Basic Grey), cardstock (SU)

Ink - Memento, Copics, Ink (SU)

Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, bling, WOC flowers, DooHickey Tag Die, Ribbon (Offray), Sookwang Tape

Flutterby Butterfly!

Good Tuesday Morning to ya! Hope everyone is having a good morning so far....I am off to run some errands this morning and hopefully to come home and create some new cards too!

This is a card full of firsts!! This is the first time I have used Beautiful Tilda (perfect image for girl's birthday parties!! My boys are 6 & 7 and what girl their age wouldn't love a card like this?)

My second first on this card is that this is the first time I have created a crocheted border. It was simple, but a little time consuming. I love to crochet, so this was fun to bring 2 passions together. Directions for creating this border can be found on page 68 of the Will You Be My Valentine Magnolia Ink Magazine. My third first for today is that this is the first time I am busting out this new K & Co DP - Spring Blossom. The sweet sentiment is from Whiff of Joy's Aladdin set and can be found here. They are such pretty stamps and come with wonderful sentiments!! Very worth the investment! Lastly, I used some of my favorite items on this card as usual: fern punch, WOC flowers, and distresser tool.
It would not be a card without Stickles of course!!

Copics used:
E11, 00, 000, R30, G24, 21, 20, R83, 81, W5, 3, 00, E35, 53, 50

Supplies:

Stamps - Beautiful Tilda, Sentiment - Aladdin (Whiff of Joy )

Paper - Spring Blossom (K&Co), cardstock (SU)

Ink - Memento, Copics

Accessories - Stickles, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, WOC Flowers, Distresser Tool, oval punch (SU)

Beachy Anniversary!

Happy Monday, y'all! hope everyone is having a wonderful day so far!! I am having a wonderful day and want to send out a HUGE thank you to our Service Men and Women!! They are so brave, so that we can be free!

I have an Anniversary card to share with you today. My parents anniversary is coming up and I just had to have these stamps! I did not have any wedding stamps before this and can see so many uses for these!!

I chose to do a beachy anniversary card because I have had this beach sand stuff . I used the Loving Bride and Groom and Wedding Background stamps from Magnolia for this card. The background was stamped and colored with Copics. I then, re-stamped the arch piece, colored it and cut it out. It is actually 3-D on the card. Tilda and Edwin are layered on top of everything else. I added stickles to the water, flowers and sun. The sand stuff at the bottom is from MuddPuddles and I bought it at my LSS. It is neat because it already has the adhesive in it and you just slap it on with a popsiscle stick and let it dry!
Here are the Copics used:
E11, 00, 000, R30, B95, 93, 91, 000, E57, 35, 53, 50, E43, 42, 41, 40, BG72, 11, 10, E37, 35, 33, 30, R05, 03, 01, Y38, 35, 32, YG97, 95, B000, 00

Here is the inside...kind of plain, but I left room to write a message!

Supplies:

Stamps - Loving Bride and Groom, Wedding Background, sentiment unknown

Paper - Bazzill, Kraft

Ink - Memento, Copics

Accessories - Stickles, Fern Punch

You're So Sweet!!

Happy Wednesday!! It looks to be another glorious, but hot day here in FL (just like I like it!!) Hoping the weather is calming down around the rest of the States.

Today, 7 Kids has another awesome new Challenge:

Flowers or Showers

I decided to go with Flowers!!

I used Tilda with Ice Cream on this Scalloped Easel Card. Ice Cream is perfect for a day like today!!

Follow this link for instructions on making this scalloped easel card. The sentiment is from a PTI set and the DP is from Memory Box. I airbrushed the heart doily with some R83 Copic Marker. It's a bit hard to tell, but I added lots of Stickles to the flowers and the lower portion of her ice cream. The top part of her ice cream has Glossy Accents added to it.

Here is the inside of the card. I left the pink panel for writing on.
Copics used:
Skin - E11, 00, 000, R30
Hair - E57, 35, 53, 50
Clothes - R85, 83, 81, G24, 21, 20, YG00, C3, 1
Accessories - Y21, 26, E37, 35

We would love for you to play along, just make sure you use a stamp that 7 Kids carries!! Can't wait to see what you make!

Supplies:
Stamps - Ice Cream Tilda, Sentiment (PTI)
Paper - SU Cardstock, Memory Box DP
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, Heart Doily, Glossy Accents, Flowers (WOC), leaf punch (Martha Stewart), SU ribbon

Mother's Day Wishes

Happy Tuesday, y'all!! I have been bitten by the creative bug and have been cranking out all sorts of new cards the past few days!!! YAY! Yesterday, I madethe 3 Mother's Day cards for my family (My Mom, My MIL and my Grandmother In Law). I hope they love them! I am so glad to get these done so early. I am really trying to get on the ball and have stuff done early these days.

I am really stuck on Tilda with Flowing Hair right now. I need more Maggies... (could have stopped right there and all of y'all would have understood) ....with flowers, baskets, etc. Maybe I need the Tilda with Cherries image or some other new ones....Always room for new Maggies in my opinion. It is a sickness, I think - 'Magnolia-itis' I think we shall call it!! LOL!! Oh well 7 Kids has great prices and super fast shipping to feed my need!

I created the background using Circle Nesties, my Copic ABS and some post it notes. I also airbrushed the doily and then layered Tilda on top of it all. I stacked lots of punched leaves and some pearl spray (Hobby Lobby wedding section) to finish it off!!
Here is a close-up. I used these Copics:
E11, 00, 000, R30, Y26, 21, 11, 00, 0000, E37, 35, 33, 30, R5, 3, 1, YG97, 95, 93, E57, 35, 53, 50, B21, G24,

Supplies:
Stamps - Tilda with Flowing Hair, Sentiment (Great Impressions)
Paper - cardstock (SU), Porcelain DP (Basic Grey)
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, doily, DooHickey leaf die (Magnolia), Flowers (Prima and WOC), Pearl Spray (HL), Leaf punch (Martha Stewart)

Thinking of You Tilda

Happy Monday everyone! Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. We had a nice Easter ourselves. I have a new card to share with you. I had to make a bereavment card as my huband's Uncle died suddenly last week. He was so loved and will truly be missed!! Love you Uncle Pooky! This card was made for my hubby's Aunt.

I really have a hard time with Bereavement cards. I like to use 'Thinking of You' verses 'Sorry for Your Loss' sentiments. I chose Tilda with Flowing Hair for this card.

The papers are from Memory Box (Jubilee) and the cardstock is PTI. I used Nestabilities to cut the panels behind Tilda, Doohickey Dies for the tall leaves and the tag. I sponged some PTI ink around the edges of the tag. The small leaf punch is Martha Stewart and the Fern Punch can be found here. The flowers are from WOC and Prima. I added tons of Stickles to the flowers and to the flowers in Tilda's basket.
Here is a close-up of Tilda
I used these Copics on her:
E11, 00, 000, R30, E37, 35, 33, 30, E57, 35, 53, 50, BG15, 13, 11, 10, YG97, 95, R32, 35



Supplies:
Stamps - Tilda with Flowing Hair, Sentiment (Inkadinkadoo)
Paper - Memory Box, PTI
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, Flowers (Prima), DooHickey Dies (leaf and tag), MS leaf punch

Birthday cards

Happy Friday y'all!! I am posting 2 times this week!! Whoop Whoop! Ok, so I cheated a bit and made 2 cards Tuesday with the same papers and stamps.

I also used the Fairy Tale Butterfly image and a birthday sentiment from CC Designs. The DP is from MME's Summer Song pack from about a year ago. It is very bright and a little out of my comfort zone, but I am working with it!! I added Stickles to the butterfly and the flowers.

Copics used: E11, 00, 000, R20, Y38, 35, 32, Y0000, R37, 35, 33, 31, 30, E57, 55, 53, 50

Here is b.day card #2. I used Tilda with Small Gift for this one.

I used Tilda with Small Gift along with some Kioshi from Basic Grey. I distressed the edges of all of the papers. I used these Copic Markers: E11, 00, 000, R20, G24, 21, 20, V06, 04, 00, E57, 55, 53, 50

***Note: I changed the sentiment on the card I made yesterday to make it a birthday card too. This is the one in my Etsy store.

Supplies:

Stamps - Sweet Tilda, Fairy Tale Butterfly, Tilda with Small Gift, sentiment CC Designs

Paper - PTI Cardstock, MME Summer Song DP, kioshi DP (Basic Grey), Bazzill Cardstock

Ink - Memento, Copics

Accessories - Stickles, WOC flowers, fern punch, Nestabilities, PTI Ribbon, Distresser Tool,

Happy Spring!! 7 Kids Challenge #19

Happy Wednesday y'all!! Hope everyone is doing well. I am struggling with my Mojo lately. We went to Kona, Hawaii about a week and a half ago and I have been struggling to get back into my crafting!

Today, 7 Kids has a brand new challenge:

Make a Spring or Easter card

I decided to make a Spring card using Sweet Tilda.

I also used the Fairy Tale Butterfly image and a sentiment from CC Designs. The DP is from MME's Summer Song pack from about a year ago. It is very bright and a little out of my comfort zone, but I am working with it!! I added Stickles to the butterfly and the flowers.

Copics used: E11, 00, 000, R20, Y38, 35, 32, Y0000, R37, 35, 33, 31, 30, E57, 55, 53, 50

Hope you can join us on this challenge, just remember, Rule #1 is to use a stamp that 7 Kids carries.

Supplies: Stamps - Sweet Tilda, Fairy Tale Butterfly, sentiment CC Designs Paper - PTI Cardstock, MME Summer Song DP Ink - Memento, Copics Accessories - Stickles, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, PTI Ribbon, WOC Flowers

Seeing Dots!

Happy Wednesday, y'all! Hope it is warm and sunny where you are these days! I got fried this weekend at the beach with family friends. My legs are still very red and painful! I don't think I have been burned like that since I was a kid. Ouch!

7 Kids has a brand new challenge this week:

SEEING SPOTS!!

Pull out your polka dots and play with us, won't you?

(Be sure and use a stamp 7 Kids carries)

Well at least, Beach Tilda was smart and applied her sunscreen before she got to the beach to ensure she didn't get burned....

She is digging her toes into the sand on the Romantic Sunset Background. The cute sentiment comes from the Lily at the Beach Stamp set from Pink Cat Studio. I airbrushed on top of the sentiment after it was punched out using a Tag Trio Nestability. The flowers are all Prima. Copics: E11, 00, 000, R30, BG15, 13, 11, 10, 0000, B21, 24, E39, 37, 35, 33, 31, 30, Y38, 35, 15, 11, 00, E43, 41, 40, E57, 55, 53, 50, V06, 01

**Just a quick note...this card will not be available on my Etsy shop until after April 5th. **

Supplies: Stamps - Beach Tilda, Romantic Sunset background, Sentiment - Lily at the Beach set (PCS) Paper - Bazill & PTI cardstock, PTI polka dot paper, Gina K White Ink - Memento, Copics Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, Flowers (Prima), Leaf Punch (Martha Stewart)

Egg Hunt!!

Happy Friday!! I am back with a new Easter card this morning!! Tilda has gone on an egg hunt and look how many she found!

But first, an Enabler Alert!!

The new Magnolia Magazine (An Easter Greeting)

is now in the 7 Kids store for Pre-Order!! Get yours, I got mine pre-ordered!!

I used Tilda with Flower in her Hair and the Flower Basket stamp, both from Magnolia Stamps. I masked off the flower basket and airbrushed the background around it. The flowers were double stamped, colored and double layered on the front of the card. I added lots of Stickles to the flowers and to Tilda's eggs. Tilda was colored, cut out and layered on top of the background images. The butterfly is from Martha Stewart.

Front & Inside
Copics: E11, 00, 000, R30, BG10, 11, 13, 15, E37, 35, 33, 31, 30, C9, 7, 5, 3, 1, R85, 83, 81, B24, YG97, 95, 23, V01, 12, Y11, 15,


Supplies:
Stamps - Tilda with Flower in her Hair, Flower Basket (Both Magnolia), sentiment (unknown)
Paper - Paper Studio (Pink Stripe), Bo Bunny (dots), PTI cardstock
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, Bling, Butterfly Punch (MS)

2 New Tilda cards!!

Happy Thursday night, y'all!! Hope everyone is doing well. I had a busy, but productive day working on some Spring Cleaning - fun stuff!! :) I do have a great sense of accomplishment, though.

I was asked to make a few cards for a customer, so I thought I would stop over here and share them with you!

My first card is a Thinking of You card. I used Tilda with Three Flowers and Shabby Chic Fence (both Magnolia Stamps). To create the background, I stamped the fence and masked it off. I, then, masked off the ground and airbrushed the sky using a cloud template and B24 Copic Marker. I then turned the mask around to mask off the sky and airbrushed the ground. It really does not take long to master this!! Tilda was colored, cut out and layered on top of the background.
Here is the front of the Easel card.

This is the inside of the card.



I used these Copics: E11, 00, 000, R30, B24, YG23, YG97, V01, V12, V15, YG95, YG93, E37, 35, 33, 30, E57, 55, 53, 50, YR18, YR00


Supplies:
Stamps - Tilda with Three Flowers, Shabby Chic Fence (both Magnolia), sentiment (Inkadinkadoo)
Paper - Bazzill (purple), PTI, Kioshi DP (Basic Grey), Gina K 120# White
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, leaf punch (Martha Stewart), Flowers (WOC)


My 2nd card is a birthday card using my new favorite Birthday Tilda!!

I used some Olivia DP from Basic Grey and SU cardstock for this card. I am on an Easel card kick again, so bear with me! The flowers are WOC and were inked with some SU ink and a sponge dauber as was the image and white panel inside of the card. I added lots of Stickles to her cake and candles. The leaf punch is from Nellie Snellen and can be found here along with the fern punch. The flourish is from Sizzix. The floral edge punch is from Martha Stewart.
I used these Copics: E11, 00, 000, R30, B24, YG97, 95, 93, 00, E37, 35, 33, 30, E57, 55, 53, 50, R27, 24, 22, 21, 20, Y15, Y38

Supplies:
Stamps - Birthday Tilda, sentiment (PTI)
Paper - Olivia DP (Basic Grey)
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, Leaf Punch, Sponge, Floral Edge Punch (MS)