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Monday, February 1, 2010

By The Cute and Girly Challenge - Love - And blog candy as well!

Happy Monday and February too!
It's a new month and that means a new challenge at By The Cute and Girly and this month we are helping St Valentine spread Love to all!
Now my project is not the traditional Love you expect in February but it is a very special kind of Love.
When I started making cards in September 2008 I was a complete novice and didn't own any image stamps.
As my journey continued I discovered the world of card maker blogs and soon after saw people using these wonderful images they loving called "Maggies".
Of course it was all downhill from there, only joking, and I was collecting these super stamps whenever I could.
I loved all the challenges people played along with and so in May 2009 I started a blog so I could join in the fun too.
My first card on there starred Tilda and today she's starring in the biggest Magnolia project I've done to date.
I was inspired by the Christmas Countdown made by the fabulous Barb Hardeman where she used a different Tilda every day.
Now I didn't have as many spaces to fill but my project features 15 super cute Tilda faces for you to enjoy.
When you've seen the project be sure to continue reading as there is a little contest with a Tilda blog candy for the prize!

Obviously I had some other challenges that helped me create this little beauty.

The Secret Crafter wanted Hearts
Etsy Inspired had a hat store for inspiration and it was easy to find inspiration in this piece as it looks like something Tilda herself would wear!
Incy Wincy wanted you to "Put Your Hat On" and Tilda definitely likes hats!
One Stop Craft wanted you to "Make It Personal", and there's nothing more personal than my love for these cute stamps!
Saturday Spotlight had a "Bigger is Better" theme and what's bigger than one image on a card?, 15 on a house!LOL
Fussy and Fancy wanted Hearts
Lil Red Wagon wanted to see Hearts
Just Magnolia wanted Hearts and Flowers
Paper Popsicles had a Love theme
The Paper Garden wanted Love and Ribbon (there's a bow on the top of the house ;))
The Pink Elephant was "All About Pink"
Inky Impressions want Pink and Hearts (lots of that! LOL)
Pixie Dust wanted a 3D project



I bought the house at Hobby Lobby in the unfinished state.
I spray painted it with Krylon.
I used the Martha Stewart Valentines Lace border to extremem and then added strings of pearls from Hobby Lobby too.
Each Tilda was colored with Copics and then they each have a little "stand" on the back of them so they stand up like a photo.
There is dp in the top "shelf" part but you can't really see it in the photos.



Tilda's 1 through 5.



Tilda's 6 through 15.



All of them together.



I don't know if you can read it but the sentiment says "I could not bear to be without you" and I'm sure if you're a Maggie Lover you'll know that's a very apt one.

Now on to the fun stuff.
I have a little prize for anyone that's interested....do you want to play?
If you are a Magnolia fan this will be easy (or maybe not so easy).
I just need you to send me the stamp names of all the Tilda's in this project.
From left to right, top row is #1 through 5, 2nd row is 6 through 10 and the bottom row is 11 through 15.
When you've got the answers leave me a comment including "I've emailed you the answers" (or words like that) and then send me your answers using the email link at the top of the right sidebar.
Don't leave your answers in the comments but do leave a comment so I can keep track of who to expect an email from.
On Friday I'll draw from all the right answers and post the winner and answer for all to see.
Now what do you get for all this hard work?
Well, you'll get this!
(I don't know why Blogger turned the image, I've kept trying again and it just turns it so you'll have to turn your head to see! LOL)


Tilda With Strawberries stamp (hint she's NOT one in the house)
Clear stamp set
4 large flower brads
1 yard of pearls
5 paper roses
2 handmade flowers

Even if you have the stamp and don't want to be entered for the drawing I hope you'll play along for fun as it will prove whether you're a Maggie Expert or not! LOL
I hope you'll join in and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Katie

59 comments:

  1. What an incredible project Katie!! I love it!! xx

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  2. Katie...you know how much I love this project it is just stunning!!!! It was great to see it in more detail, and read about how you made it....fun little competition!...will hopefully be back later with the answers!! big Hugs Juls

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  3. This is absolutly beautiful. You did an amazing job! TFS

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  4. Wow amazing project! So much work was put into this. I think it's wonderful! hugs, Angela

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  5. What a fantastic project. Very lovely.

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  6. Oh my goodness, Katie! This is just a stunning project. What an incredible job you've done with this beautiful House of Tilda! I can't imagine anything cuter! Each image is beautifully colored and all your trim is just gorgeous. Way to go!

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  7. So cute Katie! You did an amazing job! Thanks for playing along with us this week at TPE!

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  8. I'm not a Maggie fan (GASP!) but your house is just adorable, Katie! You did a fantastic job!

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  9. OH MY GOSH girl, that is the cutest thing I have seen in ages!!! Thanks for joining us at Paper Popsicles, we hope you come back for more fun!

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  10. What a super way to showcase many of the little cuties!!! Beautiful coloring and all your trimmings! Terrific project and thanks for sharing it!

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  11. Oh my gosh Katie you have outdone yourself, this is FABULOUS! I love all the little faces and had fun naming them all but then I should knbow the names shouldn't I...lol. Beautiful project...the house that Maggie built!
    hugs, Diana

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  12. STUNNING!! reat idea to showcase all of the wonder little cute images..
    hugs, Janiel

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  13. Wow Kaite this is just beautiful, stunning stunning and so creative, love love it.
    Hugs Linda

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  14. This is just fabulous Katie--love all those pink gals! What a beautiful labor of love!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  15. Katie!!!
    What a gorgeous project. You had a wonderful idea and this project is absolutely fantastic!!!
    Have a great week.
    Hugs
    Regina

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  16. So special - fantastic creation

    Thanks for joining us on SCSC :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  17. Oh Katie!!
    Your house is fantastic!!! Love the trim you have made with the punch and pearls and all of your Tilda's are wonderful :o)
    You had a great idea :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  18. The house is beautiful. So many cute stamps, so little time. LOL. I just have one Magnolia stamp and want lots more. I have emailed you my answers. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Robin B.

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  19. Amazing project Katie. You have done an outstanding job with this!

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  20. wow totally amazing project great work - thanks for joining us at TPE.
    Ann xxx

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  21. What a fantastic project it must have taken hours just to do the colouring lol. Thank you for joining the OSCC this week and sharing it with us. luv gina xx

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  22. What a beautiful project, love it!
    Hugs, Christine

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  23. ooooh katie this is so nice, its just beautiful, i love tilda's too and this is just awesome hun.
    hugs, lou xxxx

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  24. Wow! This is amazing Katie. I thought I'd died and gone to Tilda heaven when I saw this! :) Such a labour of love and so worth it. You should be really pleased with it.
    Thanks for joining us at the One Stop Craft Challenge.
    Sharon xx

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  25. Oh my goodness!! This is so creative!! Look at all those sweet Mags starring at you!! I love it!! What a big and beautiful house!! ;) Thanks for joining along with us at Saturday Spotlight this week!! HUGS

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  26. It's hard to believe you've only been making cards for two years Katie - you work is awe inpsiring. It was boviously a telent just waiting to be exploited. 15 Tildas and not ne of them match the ines I've got (there only a few after all). Fabulous project.
    Beryl xx

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  27. What a fabulous project Katie! What a lot of work there is in this little beauty!
    Thanks so much for joining in our challenge at One Stop Crafts!
    Chrissie

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  28. wow this is just brilliant love it super project thanks for joining us at incy this week love cheryl xxx

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  29. Amazing project - and super cute!!! I have all males in my house, so this is something that would keep me company - lol!
    Love and hugs ~ Lori

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  30. Wow, this must have taken you AGES!! Absolutely beautiful, a stunning creation!

    Thanks for joining us this week at SCSC

    Mel X

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  31. Hi Katie,

    Love your Tilda House. The coloring and how you put it together is awesome.

    I'm trying to email you via the link provided but it wont let me. Is there another way for me to contact you about the answers?

    xoxo :)

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  32. Oh Katie this is total awesome! What a fabulous job you have done! All the Tilda's are adorable and colored beautifully! Awesome project!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  33. Holy SHEEP that's amazing look at all those lovely tildas Just a Beautiful job with all the coloring and whole project is stunning :)
    Thanks for Playing Incy Wincy this Week
    Hugs Nikki

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  34. Oh my goodness Katie! How long did this amazing project take you???? It is something else! Beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Pam

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  35. This is just gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon!

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  36. I just wanted to tell you what a darling idea that is with all of those sweet, sweet, sweet Tildas (whoever they may be....lol). Darling project! Very well done!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron ♥

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  37. Kate this was such a great idea and sooooooo cute! You need to send a picture to Magnolia, I am sure they would love to see it.

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  38. Oh my goodness Katie this is fantastic and what a lot of work it must have been. I love little Tilda and to see her though all these windows is heaven.
    Max x

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  39. Oh wow what a fantastic project. Thanks for joining us this week at OSCC
    Nikki xx

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  40. ADORABLE!

    Thanks for playing EtsyInspired this week!

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  41. Wow!!!!!
    This is totally amazing Katie!
    what an awesome project!!
    blessings, Maria

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  42. Oh my goodness this is one fabulous project!!! WOW I love it!!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Thanks so much for joining us at Inky Impressions!

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  43. Absolutely AMAZING!!! thanks so much for joining us at Saturday Spotlight!

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  44. Katie, this is beyond adorable. You have such a creative talent. Love the pink with all the cute little faces! Thank you for playing with the Pixies. This is a great 3D project!!

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  45. Katie, that is just exceptional.. you have been a very busy girl :)
    Priscilla

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  46. Wonderful project! I love all the details, way to really create an amazing project! Thanks for playing in the Inky Impressions Challenge!

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  47. Oh my wordly!! What an awesome project! Just beautiful. (I have that heart punch too and I love it!)

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  48. Hang on a sec...I gotta pick my jaw up off of the ground...
    OK! Katie, I don't even know what to say! This is absolutely incredible!!!!! And then SOME!!!

    Thanks so much for joining us at PDS!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  49. Wowzer!! This is incredible!! A lot of love went into this creation. Stunning design! Thanks for joining us at Sat. Spotlight and Inky Impressions!

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  50. Katie this project is just amazing!!!
    Thank you for joining the pixies
    Hugs
    Lana x

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  51. Wow - this is fabulous!
    Thanks for joining us at the SCSC!
    Helen x

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  52. Oh wow, this is amazing. I'm speechless. Thanks for playing at Fussy and Fancy.

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  53. Holy moly! That is JUST DARLING! I love it! This must have taken forever! Thanks for playing along with the EtsyInspired challenge this week, it means a lot to me!

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  54. Congrats!! You've just been spotlighted on the Saturday Spotlight blog as one of our top 3 for this gorgeous creation!! Please stop by to collect your top 3 blinkie!! :)

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  55. THIS IS MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thank you so much for joining us at Incy Wincy Designs Challenge this week :)

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  56. What a fabulous house and such a novel way to showcase your 'Maggies', x

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  57. Wow! What an adorable project! Thank you for joining us at Fussy and Fancy Friday!
    Hugs,
    April

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  58. i'm sorry i didn't comment earlier Katie. I thought i had, you know i just adore your amazing magnolia house, saw your featured on spotlight, not surprised you sizzle. janex

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Thanks for taking a moment and making me smile :)