Magnolia stamp :: Spring ahead!

Howdy Everyone!
Phew after a long weekend..I am pooped, but happy. That is what matters. The best part? The sun is shinning and the flowers are popping everywhere. Oh...how much I love to see the yellow from the daffodils, the new leaf green (Did I just mention a copic color?) and the purples of crocuses and pansies! Can you tell I love spring and the colors that come with it? : ).
In anticipation on what to come and to celebrate mother nature I created this Magnolia card with huge flowers. I love to add a little texture to my cards, so once more I reached for my adored micro beads. I created the center of my flowers with i-toppers, copic markers and yes you got it! Micro brads! The picture does not make justice to the yumminess on how this came out. If you have not seen i-top tool, go check it out. You can make your own brads...it is sooooo cool to use!

To add a little extra touch of spring, I used mini jewels to mimic dew drops on the corner of my card. I will tell you, it took me quite a while to color the flower heads in that embossed background! Yes I am a nut, but I had so much fun! I really hope you liked this card, and I dream of more lovely inspirations coming from the season that just started! Happy spring and if you feel happy drop me a note here...I would love it!
Now hurry to Magnolia Stamp Lovers and participate on our latest challenge! Vivi is hosting a die cut challenge! Come over and link your Magnolia card! You could win one of the newest stamps from Magnolia. The bride and groom! Thank you Cindy for sponsoring the goods!
I entered this card also on Cinema Saturday Challenge. This is a great challenge blog! The gals choose 13 going into 30 as movie of the week...and I think my springy youthful gal would fit the bill!! Doesnt she look like naughty little girl?

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copics YG00, YG06, B00,BG01, BG72, BG49, R000, RV23, RV35, RV39, E31, E33, Y15, YG03, E00, E53, E71, E95, multiliners, Spicas, White signo pen.

¤ Ink & stamps:Memento and Versa Magic. Magnolia Stamp

¤ Embellishments: Twikle Jewels, microbeads, i-top brads, ribbon.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Cuttlebug embossing folder swiss dots, Sixxiz embossing folder flowers and dots, nestabilities.

¤ Paper: DCWV and cardstock.

¤ Tools: i-top, sizzix big kick, silhouette.
¤ GO get your Magnolia at stampingscrapping.com. You will get it before you say I love Maggies!


Challenges: Copic creative Favorite tech : feathering
            Cinema Saturday : 13 going on 30 - Shapes.

Magnolia Stamp :: Play time

Hello! Isn't funny when you get out of your comfort zone all of sudden you become more efficient? Well this is my story with my new Magnolia card! People I had a blast making my Tilda in the swing! 

This baby came to my mind as soon as I saw the first tent card, including the swing (I saw so many beautifully done cards on the net as I looked for tuts). I had just the right image to use for this occasion Sixties Tilda. I also choose to go with a sort of monochromatic coloring vibe. Do you know something? I like it. It is amazing when you use tones on tones, you can still make things come to life! I am a sucker for p&b or sepia tones...actually this probably will be one of my next personal challenges. So much to learn, so little time. How about you? Do you get out of your comfort zone by challenging yourself? While you think..I will play...with my markers! Of course. : )
*** Shhh..I will have a Candy happening soon...so subscribe! I would love you to be here to have a chance to win something gooood!


This & That

¤ Markers & Pens:E00, E11, E13, E25, E95, N1, N3, W3, R81, R22, R24R81, R83, R85, B00, B91, G20, Y00, YG0000, YG05, YG05, YG23, YG63, C3, Signo white marker, multiliners.

¤ Ink & stamps: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress inks

¤ Embellishments: Robbin's nest, tulle, ribbon, Glitter and handmade embellishments, raffia.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Nestabilities

¤ Paper: DCWV, Cardstock 

¤ Tools: Sizzix Big kick
¤ Magnolias stamps and other items on this list can be found at stampingscrapping.com!


Challenges: Just magnolias

Pamper yourself!

Hello everyone! The word of the day is pamper. Yes, yesterday was international woman's day! So do whatever you feel like it! Take easy, relax, get yourself something nice...drink that forbidden hot chocolate with a peak of nice whipped cream! Dance, sing, read a delightful book, take a nap with a gorgeous eye mask, give a speech...it seems like we've earned : ) (Yes we did!). Hey the boys got their day....or what do you think "The super bowl:" is? .heheh. 

Well, this card was inspired by all of us...ladies. Just a little note to remind all of us amidst our busy lifes...how a ladies should be cared for : )....oh...diamonds are not my thing...but it doesn't hurt. ha? ; )

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens:Copic Roooo, R22, R81,R82,B000, BG0000, BG000,BG15, BV000, BV13, YG20, YG21, YG23, Y000,Y23, Y32, G20, YR0000,YR24, E0000,E00, E02,E11. Multiliners, prisma markers liners, White signo pen.

¤ Ink & stamps:No stamps. Design hand drawn by me : )

¤ Embellishments: Mini jewels, Pearl ribbon, Rain dots, handmade embellishment (recycled chocolate wrapper - mirror detail)

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Cuttlebug embossing folders Rills, tiny mosaic, tiny bubbles, Die cut silhouette library (Samantha Walker), Ribbon, Glitter.

¤ Paper: Cardstock, DCWV Linen closet, Nennah paper.

¤ Tools: SizzixBig kick, Silhouette.
Challenges: Pile it on - #9

                  Copic creations
                 Simon says : Mothers day/ girly 
                 Lexis Creations: Anything goes
                 Practical Scrappers: White pens and marker
                 Saturday Spotlight : Hey Girlfriend!
                 The Crazy challenge : Triple it
                 StampinfortheWeekend: monochromatic
                 Crafty Creations : monochromatic
                 PaperplayChallenge: Just because
                 A spoon of sugar: recycle
                 Stamp, Scrap and doodle: Open
                 Creative card crew: Celebration

Magnolia stamp:: Carnaval!!!!!!!

Hellooooo dear friends! Open the streets because the magnolia fans came to party! It is Carnaval at Magnolia stamp lovers! I am honored to be hosting Challenge #4, and to celebrate I choose Carnaval as a theme! So bring the bling, the pearls and the beads because it is time to have fun fun fun!
Carnaval just started down in Rio and Mardi Gras in New Orleans will be sweet (for the lovely people of Louisiana and Saints fans!)...ah and who can forget the happy and colorful streets of Venice! 
I had a load of fun making this card. I had all the little elements stuck in my head for a long time! It took  me a little while to put together ( this one will be a record in my book) but i had planned to make some things from scratch and that takes a little planning and time to execute :). The idea here was to bring the vibe of Colombina, the eternal pair of the Pierrot, the ultimate romantic couple of many many carnavals...I hope you like my Colombina and its embellishments...
Now follow me to Magnolia Stamp Lovers to learn the rules of this Challenge and get the party going! You could win a lovely prize, thanks to Cindy from Stampingscrapping.com

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copic b000, b00, b02, b32, b60, bg07, bg47, e00,e11,e35, e95, r00,r11,r20,y15,y17,y28,yg15, N3,(o). Copic multilines, Prisma liners, White signo marker.

¤ Ink & stamps: Magnolia Stamp,  memento ink, versa magic dew drops

¤ Embellishments: Glass beads, robbin's nest, 1/2 pearls, sting pearls, rhinestones, glitter, ribbon, lace, handmade embelishments.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Spot and dots embosing folder CB, nestabilities labels 3.

¤ Paper: dcwv, cardstock and nennah paper

¤ Tools: sizziz big kick, carving tools.
¤ Get your list ready and go to party at cindy's shop! Stampingscrapping.com

Oh la la lamour :: Magnolia Stamp

 

This week's Challenge (#3) at Magnolia Stamp Lovers our dear Cindy2 came up with a super nice theme. Bows or buttons or both! How cool is that?! We always put a little bow somewhere....isn't that true? : ). So join us for this super friendly challenge! You can win a Magnolia stamp plus a scent your card! I have scent your card...and I love it. I use to scent my room..it is so delicious...my craft area is a little messy but smell wonders.

Since we are so close to one of those romantic holidays I decided to make a romantic Mag card! Oh yeah, candle light dinner, red roses, nice red wine...and Barry White...
Oh yeah...Valentine's day is just around the corner! February has been a remarkable month...and love is definitely in the air!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copics R43, rv11,r02 rooo rv06 r20, bg000, bg01, bg15, bg45, bg75, e00, e02, e11, e09, e33, e25, yr68, yg00,y15, Multiliners & White signo pen

¤ Ink & stamps: Magnolia stamp, memento tuxedo black

¤ Embellishments: Rhinestones, robin;s nest, glitter

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: CB Love and die cuts

¤ Paper: DDCWV, cardstock

¤ Tools: Sizzix big kick, silhouette.
Don't forget to get your supplies with Cindy at stampingscrapping! You still have time for valentine's day!!!


Challenges MAgnolia Stamp lovers
                         Pile it on #4 

Magnolia stamp :: Age of Aquarious

Hi there! One more Maggie card coming here from my igloo! Nah, just kidding. I did have to dig 2 ft + of snow out of my door..for the sake of my pooch and any eventual emergency in the household ; ). Hey, I was a girl scout. Always prepared!
Now I have been working on this new card for a couple days...things came together little by little. I was fully inspired by my birthday. Memorable in so many ways (you will see what I mean soon). 

The perfect excuse to make a happy came when I saw that Copic Creations challenge had  feather blending as a challenge theme...I though it was a good time to learn a tech and also use some crazy bright colors....and my dear Maggie stamp was a perfect match for my revised hippie style! 
For now, peace out! Keep warm! Come back for more because I am in the groove!
This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copic markers; White ink signo pen

¤ Ink & stamps: Magnolia stamp, memento tuxedo black, versa magic, Studio g chalk ink & distress ink

¤ Embellishments: ribbon, pearls, glitter, the robbin's nest.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: embossing folder CB swiss dots, embossing folder sizzix dots and flowers. nestabilities, electronic die cutter.

¤ Paper: Recollections Cardstock & DCWv.

¤ Tools: Sizzix big kick & silhouette.

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Challenges: Copic creations :: Feather technique

                       Copic colors challenge :: E18, e42, e77
                      The pink elephant :: die cuts & ribbon(fav)
                      Pile it on :: No more winter colors
                      Creativebelli :: Ribbon # cbc84
                      2s4y :: Sketch #45
                      

Pen & Ink

Today is National Handwriting day. The day was created to remind us of the purity of holding this very simple tool and scribble a few thoughts on paper (or a napkin : ) ). Why today you ask? Today is also John Hancock's birthday. Who cannot picture this very honorable's men signature in one of the most famous documents in History? The very first one to sign the Constitution of the United States. Obviously so many other's joined Mr. Hancock in that day. Benjamin Franklin, Caesar Rodney, John Adams, and so many other brilliant minds. Every time I see an old letter, document, I dream of achieving that kind of penmanship. For now I will leave you with my tribute to Handwriting Day. Grab your Pen & Ink, write a note...or maybe a romantic though that you will be able to send out pretty soon...ahhh love letters....

So what are you waiting for? 

Challenges : Cinema Saturday; Ildi Co's; A spoon full of sugar

Get well! The little nurse

Howdy folks! After spending almost two weeks sick….and under the influence of…..antibiotics (aha! Gotcha!)…I found some inspiration to make a card that probably was a wishful thinking for me! HAAH. 

Anyway…I prepared a couple cards to try for a spot at Cindy’s Design team….Here is one of the two I prepared…I will post this and that later. I made this one using a gate folding tech. I added a little something on the inside to frame the text.

Lights!! Happy Hanukkah!

Lights! Hanukkah the festival of lights honors a miracle. The supply of oil in the Temple was enough only to keep the Menorah lights for one day… but miraculously the lights burn for 8 days. When I think of this miracle…I cannot stop to think how that difficulty faced back then could be translated into today’s reality, where so many people has to “magically” makes things last. Faiths keep us alive!

Now to the card! I am getting crazy about micro beads. I have to say that if you try to use micro beads you going to go nuts. BUT these tiny little balls look PRE-TTY! The texture given by these tiny beads is so cool; you surely will get a nice extra “humph” in your design. It is worth chasing them around : ). I highly recommend using a tray and also lots of fabric softer sheet to help with the static.

In this card I also used for the first time my new Sizzix embossing folder. I like very much the tiny flowers. This new folder is a winner….perfect for Valentine’s Day and spring! Don’t you think? Do you have Sizzix folders? What is your favorite?

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copics b000, b00, b02, bo5, b21, b23, b24, b34, e11, e25, e33, e37, e39, e47, g00, g21, Bg21, y00, y21, y28, yr04, r02, r27, rv00,rv04,rv23,W1, W3, W5, C1, O, Spica OO clear; White pen I(nkssential) & Prismacolor premier set

¤ Ink & stamps: none. 

¤ Embellishments: Rhinestones; White and blue ribbon, Clear Microbeads, Coarse Glitter,

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Flower and dots embossing folder (Sizzix); Silhouette;

¤ Paper: White, pink Cardstock (Recollections 65lbs); DCWV holiday and Nana’s kids mat stack,

¤ Tools:, Scotch double sided permanent tape, Mini POP dots
¤ Drawings by me!

Monkey Business

We all know that in life, family and friends are the things that matter the most. I was lucky to have met my dear friend and “sis” Connie. She is a dear buddy in the embroidery +sewing world = everyday life. Connie and I bumped into each other over Craftster and we have exchanged items and helped organizing a couple swaps (it is so much fun!). We never stopped talking…a true friendship was granted thru craft! Well, like good girly gals we both moved almost at the same date this year…so I promised to make her “We’ve moved!” cards as part of her housewarming gift. Connie call her 8 (yes, eight and she is my hero and super mom) kids monkeys…so choosing a mascot to spread the word was easy!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copics E 21, E35, E51, E 58, E95, RV6, RV20, RV11; White Inkessential pen & Prismacolor premier.

¤ Ink & stamps: Brilliance pearlescent blue sky (Tsukineko); White opaque (Studio G): Chalk Brights (Inkadinkado); Monkey design by Anary (me!), House stamp (inside) Free stamp by Susan Wherey (CraftStamper September 09).
¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Swiss dots (Cuttlebug), Rings (QuickutZ) embossing folders; Silhouette tag (from silhouette.com), Phrase, Hugs & Kisses (Sizzix) die cut.
¤ Paper: White Cardstock (Recollections 65lbs), Pink and lime paper (Astrobrights),
¤ Tools: Square punch (Marvy Uchida); Scrapbook adhesives Ez runner.

Thanksgiving...everyday.

I have been following for a little while tons of cute and very instructive papercrafting blogs. I recently decided to grab some nice tools and try my hand on carmaking.

Oy vey, one can get overwhelmed at the craft store. So many goodies are available (I must remind myself to keep the buget!). I will (hopefully on a regular basis : ) ) share with you the results of my learning process. See my first attempt up there?!**

 I will be also posting about my impressions of a little slice of the cardmaking world. So much to learn!

For now thanks for stopping by...and I hope to see you around!

Leave a comment so I can visit you!

Hugs

Happy turkey day...yummy!

**I will add the details soon...