GILLI OPEN HOUSE hOp!

Call me old fashion but I think is adorable to celebrate Valentine’s day! I do believe we should bring love to our everyday lives. But it is kind of sweet to have a day solemnly dedicated for that special one : )..Yeah it is time to celebrate the one that drives you mad, but also makes you smile! Oh love..lol. One cannot live without it.
My special valentinecard was created using Gilli Senorita! As you will noticed a little trim gave a whole new look to this romantic girl.  During this whole project I could hear gorgeous guitars solos and castanets  playing along with each drop of glue : ).  Nothing more passionate then a Spanish dancer swirling around her chosen one…the melodies, the strength, the fatal eye look! Pure passion. Oh amor!


** Hop closed***
We have an amazing blog hop happening over the “House of Gilli Challenge blog”. Come and join the fun!!!! Lots of inspiration and you can win prizes! Don’t forget tomorrow our first Gilli Challenge will start! OHMY You gotta come by for a huge treat!!!
It is time to hop around and feel the love of my lovely designer friends!!! HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also you can get more details about this project!
Huggies,
anaRy



Challenges

CRAFT
2 Sisters Challenge
Polka Doodles
DutchDare
CuteCardThrusday
Do you Stack up

Bildmalarna :: A very happy friend

Hello all stamp lovers! Let's make this official. I am sure some of you notice my little banner on the side. Yeap, I am so happy to say that I will be having fun with sweet friends as a Bildmalarna Design team member! I am already having a good time with my dear senior dt's, they are so amazing and you bet they are preparing fantastic things for you to join the fun! You already can join us at the current Bilmalarna Challenge blog, the theme is make an easel card. Easy and FUN!

My easel card has what is becoming one of my favorites stamps from "mimosa' (a nick for bildmalarna), happy friends. I was  trying to keep it simple, and very generic. A card for all occasions. One of the reasons I like this image is the endless possibilities of how to paint. This time I tried my best to pull a nice horse feel...flickering and feathering, blending. I will say..I spent a long time on this image until I got more or less where I wanted to be! I am quite happy. I learned a lot...and the biggest lesson. Practice! : )
See you all . Don't forget to come by Bildmalarna challenge blog. Dont miss out on the exclusive images for the Club member!
Much luv

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: E000, E39, E15, E57, E49, E000, E02, E11, E13, E95, R000, R14, R20, R43, R89, w00, w1, w3, w5, Y0000, Y00, Y15, Y28, Y35, Y38, Y39, B0000, B23, B32, BG0000, BG05. White pen. 

¤ Ink & stamps: Bildmalarna Happy Friends stamp, Memento tuxedo black, bahama, sky and pear.

¤ Embellishments: Mini Jewels, Glitter, Ribbon and mini flowers.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Nestabilities

¤ Paper: Nennah, DCWV stack 6

¤ Tools: Sizzix big kick.
¤ Challenges: Bildmalarna :: Easel card
              Copic Color :: #60

Bildmalarna friendly DT competition! Come and vote and have fun!

Hello everybody! I hope you are having a lovely day full of chocolate!YAY!
This week I had a ton of fun preparing card for a special occasion....A friendly DT competition! You see we from the DT don't receive any prizes from challenges associated from stamping scrapping....so Cindy prepared a little challenge so we could win something GOOD!! HAHHA. This is so sweet. I am loving the idea to see my colleagues creativity flourish (even mooooore!). The thing is that these girls are tough, and there is one reason: They are pretty amazing with their skills and stuff!

For my card I used a Bildmalarna stamp. If you don''t know this little gal you are missing out! Bildmalarna is from Sweden and she is a sweet little thing! 

My idea for this card was to make a dream come true!  Well, all my inspiration came to my mind as soon as I saw this Bildmalarna! My little girl looks so happy on her pony! I thought I want to give her a perfect scenario! Who doesn't dream of a pink pony and gorgeous rainbows or giant pink lollipops? I will say TGFC (copics! AHAHH). I used Bildmalarna stamp and the scenario was hand draw, for the rainbow and clouds some airbrushing with  home made stencils : ). The grass I free and airbrushed.
To make one of my ideas come to life the shape of a tent card was just right! Plenty of space to make my idea come to reality!! What was the idea? Insert little LCD lights and make this little card into a cool night light! 

Now....go check out my friends creations! While you are there vote for the one you like the most. I would love if you participate!! You can vote in 3 categories! Thanks for helping me and have fun!
Before I go....a little peak of the back of my little card!

Much luv
Anary
This & That will be updated a little later today! Feel free to come back and ask questions in the shout out box at the side bar!
Thanks!!!Happy holiday for all. Passover & Easter!

In case of emergency

Click here for CANDY!

Okay! The sun is shinning and suddenly everyone gets out of the house...the thing is that...somehow they show  up at yours! HAHAH. 

I don't know about you, but after a hard winter where procrastination reigned, I got piles of things to put away! My Kitchen! OH dear! HAHAH. I need  a spring cleaning S.O.S. Thanks to my copics and a little dreammy brain. I made my wish come true. An emergency spring cleaning button. How about you? How badly you wish one of this?!

Super huge flowery hug

anaRy

Ps:  By the way I entered this card at Cinema Saturday Creative, the inspiration movie is Julie and Julia. I have not seen this movie, but I know one thing about chefs and food tv shows..WHO CLEAN THE KITCHEN AFTERWARDS heheheh! My smart button sure came to mind as soon as I saw that theme!

The flowers around the switch is in honor of Nana's kitchen and that "lovely" springy wall paper (a great theme - flowers -  from Copic Creations challenge)! I used the great color choices by the guidelines at copic color challenge for my doodle flowers! Love it!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copic YG 21, YG25,Y13, B39, R02, R14(subst. R17), R27.

¤ Ink & stamps: Copic multiliners.

¤ Embellishments: Dew drops, Silver brads.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Quickcutz embossing folder flowers, Nestabilities.

¤ Paper: White carsstock and color scraps.

¤ Tools: Sizzix big kick, Big bite.
¤ Challenges : Copic color :: R17, Y13, YG 21

               Copic creations :: Flowers

               Cinema Saturday Creative :: Julie & Julia

Magnolia Stamp :: Candy Happy!

Hello Everybody! I am so glad you are joining the fun at my Candy! Don't forget to put your name in the linkz! If you need help, check the helpline at the end of the post!

Well I am having a wonderful time reading all your comments. You have no idea how your words make me happy! It is so cool to visit you guys too! Now look who is also happy! My maggie! This is my latest idea. I used copics to color the magnolia stamp and also to create a little background for my little gal! I used what they call the blob method, heheh (have you read ilikemarkers blog?) to create most of the leaves and flowers. This was the first opportunity that I had to use my airbrush sys. Actually the copic airbrush feature actually was one of the first things that called my attention to these markers.
I got a little copic happy and I forgot to list my colors! So forgive me! If you have any questions about colors let me know (just use the shout out box on the side or leave me a comment). I will be more than happy to share!
I will add a a little This & That latter, okay? Thanks for dropping me a note!
XO


Anary


Challenges: Magnolia Down Under : Stitches (real or faux)

Candy time! We got Candy! AnaryAtelie!

Hello, I added a help line at the end of the post! So check it out and join! Please don't forget to put your name in the Linkz list!

Hey everybody! Guess who is bringing you candy?! YES!!! We have candy! Candy! Candy! This is my very first candy and I want to make one of you happy! I have never been this lucky BUT now it is your turn to be lucky! Come over and join me at this candy time! Spread the word and share the the luck! We will follow the general guidelines that are out there, okay? Everybody is invited!!

You can click on the image to see bigger : )

Now the best for last!

If we hit over 200 followers I will add a surprise gift that is right there in the blue candy jar! Yeah look at the picture, there is something in there (no, not the pearls hehe)! HA! I will give you a hint. It is a PRETTY TOOL! So let's gather around here and all that can be in your craft room! Thank you so much for helping out! 

Xo,

Click on the image to enlarge

Anary

Please don't forget to add your name in the Linkz list! It will be hard to include you in the draw if you don't do that, ok? 

If the winner do not call in withing 7 days after the winner is posted at this blog I will reserve the right to make a new draw and pick a new winner. Thank you for your help!

Magnolia Stamp :: Easter bunny treat

Howdy ladies and Gent!
If you are out there and need a little idea for a last minute bunny gift. No worries. Just grab your Magnolia stamp and an acetate box (I know you saved one from that tool that you got last year; ) ) and some delicious chocolate (yes...the ones from that stash that your people don't know about heheh. See we got something in commum. Joking! Well I do have chocolate away!).
To make this little project I just stamped my Magnolia stamp with memento ink and colored with my trust worthy Copics. I used some spicas for a little touch of bling! The trick on this project is very easy. Make sure when you are cutting your image to fit in the box...you leave a belt. The belt will help keep your image right where you wanted it to be!.
After you are done, just pour the chocolates and spruce it up with a nice ribbon! Voila! In a few minutes you will get a pretty package and for sure you will make quite an impression!
Note: You can use this same principal to adorn a ton of other gift boxes too! Reuse, recicle, reporpouse!
luv, anaRy
This & That

¤ Markers & Pens:E00, E11, E71, E95, R000, R20, W1, W3, Rv00, RV06. RV13, RV23, V01, V17, BV00, BG000, BG01, BG72, YR65, Y02, Multinlines, Spica pens, White signo pen. 

¤ Ink & stamps: memento ink stamp, Magnolia stamp (Tilda w/Easter Egg 819)

¤ Embellishments: Ribbon, Thread, Gift ribbon. 

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Cuttlebug tiny tag. 

¤ Paper: Nennah.

¤ Tools:Sizzix Big kick.
¤ Other: acetate box


Challenges : Copic Creative : Favorite technique (Translucent materials) 
             Magnolialicious Highlights : Acetate somewhere/Spring season.

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 :: All dressed up for the occasion!

Oi (hello in Portuguese!) everyone!
Well, my Maggie collection is fairly small...so I try my best to dress them up!

Remember the days the ladies wore white gloves? My inspiration came from that time. So for this card I spruce up my Maggie! I am thinking to send this card as a Birthday card..I got a friend that she loved dress up!

Check it out the hat veil! I am in a quest to use different ways of coloring...and this time I tried to keep my colors fairly muted. I just really loved the possibilities that all those yummy Copic colors offered (it is pricey, but oh worth it!).
 I would  love to hear what you guys think! How do you like the make over?
Thanks for dropping by!
See ya!


PS: Oh...keep in touch to find out what in that candy basket! It is good...maybe I should keep it.. Nah... You guys deserved!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copic, B000, B0000, BG10, BG72, YR0000, R20, R0000, E00, E25, E31, E35, E40, E41, E71, W1, W3, W5. White signo pen.

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

¤ Embellishments: Pearls, 1/2 pearls, glitter, rhinestones, Hand painted roses, ribbon and tulle.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: CB Script embossing folder, Nestabilities.

¤ Paper: Carstock, K&Co and tag.

¤ Tools: Sizzix Big kick

¤ Challenges: Just Magnolia : Sketch

              Magnolia Down Under : Birthday

              Pile it on : Pastels
              Cute Card Thursday : Celebrate
              Cupcake Craft Challenge : Flower power
              The SecretCraft Saturday : Anything goes

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

Bildie Challenge #3!

Phew, I wanted so much to participate in the Bildie Challenge, Bring the Bling...that I push my craft gears and speed and here it is! My first Bildie Card! This image was a great piece for coloring...the whole card flowed without a single sketch! I will come back later with my this and that with colors and everything I used...I hope you like my newest friend. Oh, you can join too just go to Bildmalarna challenge!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copics Eoo, E11,E71, E95, Rooo, R30, W1, W2, Rv00, Rv06, Rv13, Rv23, V01, v17, Bvoo, Yr65, Y02, Bg000, Bg01, Bg72, Multiliners, spycas, white signo pen.  

¤ Ink & stamps:Memento tuxedo black & versa magic.BILDMALARNA STAMP

¤ Embellishments: Rhinestones flowers, ribbons, gross grain tape, glitter.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Cuttle bug die cut mini labels, silhouette library.

¤ Paper: Nennah, cardstock various, DCWV.

¤ Tools:Sizzix big kick, silhouette, martha stewart punch.
¤ Bildmalarnas stamps and other items in this list can be found at stampingscrapping.com!