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

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

Magnolia Stamp :: Pink & Chocolate :: Chance to Win a Magnolia INK at MSL Challenge!

Hello! This week's challenge at Magnolia Stamp lovers is YUMMY! Not only the theme of this challenge is Pink & Chocolate, but the winner will receive the FAIRY TALE edition from MAGNOLIA INK! Yeah, you got it right! One of you will receive one of the hottest magazines in the world of stamping today! Thanks Cindy! I am soooo excited for you all!!!

When I came across the theme for this new challenge..one thing came to my mind...coffee, chocolate and a romantic set! So I said: "Why not Paris?!" (of course the dog was looking at me like...what the hell?!!). The next step was to look thru my clear stamps and find images to create the background. I was hoping to set the cafe mood for my Maggie. I also had an opportunity to create some hand made embellishments to give a little extra charm...I really had the best time making this little cup of espresso and a chocolate bar. Well, I guess now I better crank up the espresso machine! See y'all at MSL challenge!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, E37, E53, E71, e95, O, y15, y17, rooo, r20 , r23, r35, r43, rv13, rv06, w3; White signo pen.

¤ Ink & stamps: memento tuxedo black, London fog, desert sand; distress burlap, lipstick, tattered rose; versa magic Sahara sand, pixie dust. MAGNOLIA pARIS sTAMP, CLEAR STAMPS VARIOUS.

¤ Embellishments: Ribbon, robin's nest; hand made embelishments, GLITTER

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Nestabilities, CB embossing folder, Martha Stewart punch.

¤ Paper: white CARD STOCK, nENAH PAPER,, dcwv MAT STACK.

¤ Tools: SIZZIX BIG KICK
¤ maGNOLIA STAMPS AND OTHER ITEMS ON THIS LIST CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.STAMPSCRAPPING.COM

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...