Dreams - Little Elf Kia by Aurora Wings

I just recently discovered the gorgeous images from Aurora Wings and knew I just had try my hand at one of them.
I was lucky enough to win and image from their Facebook Page 500 members Celebration and chose this lovely little Elf and so today I am sharing my first card with her.

Challenges:
Card Makin Mamas - 3 or More Layers (2 entries only)
Glitter N Sparkle - Add a Sentiment
Challenges and Candies - Spring Around the Corner (3 entries only)
Craft a Scene - Let It Be Spring
Stamp and Create - Ready for Spring (1 entry per week)
Jellypark - Things with Wings (butterflies and bird)
Come and Get It - Flowers
Whoopsi Daisy - Lots of Flowers
Crafty Sentiments - Spots or Dots (1 entry only)
Patties Creations - Spots or Dots (2 entries only)
Deep Ocean - Just For a Girl
Crafting From the Heart - Dies/Punches
Quirky Crafts - The Secret Garden
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (2 entries only must be square)
Eureka Stamps - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Digi Makeover - Anything Goes
Robyn's Fetish - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Little Elf Kia by Aurora Wings
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - White Ginger Stack by DCWV
Heart Doily - Wilton
Sentiment - 7 Gypsies
Leaf Die - Elizabeth Crafts
Butterfly Die - My Favorite Things
Flowers - Unknown
Pearls - The Paper Studio
Fabric Corners and Brad - Making Memories
Felt Heart - Colorbok

Now these are pretty challenging images to color, this one was one of the easier ones, but oh so much fun. I love this paper stack and don't use it enough and it was perfect for this gorgeous little girl. I hope you liked her and I urge you to check out Mitzi's Etsy Store there are so many wonderful designs and if you love to color then you have to try one or two.

Katie

Woven Easter Basket - Magnolia-Licious Hello Spring Blog Hop

Oh my are you in for a treat today!
It is the first blog hop of the year at Magnolia-Licious and the theme is "Hello Spring" and the team have a glorious selection of Spring and Easter projects for you to enjoy.
You should have come to me from one of my favorite bloggers Patti Jo and she is bound to have given you a treat for your eyes.
If you came upon me by accident then be sure to go back to Magnolia-Licious so that don't miss a single delicious spot on the hop.
For my project I have made a woven Easter Basket and I have a quick tutorial for you so that you can make one for yourself!

Project Recipe:
Images - Tilda Holding Egg Basket, Tilda with Straw Hat, Tilda with Daffodil Basket, and Tilda with Floppy Bunny
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Citronella by K and Co
Border Punch - Doily Lace by Martha Stewart
Fence Punch - Martha Stewart Spooky Fence (trimmed off the bats)
Grass Die - Cheery Lynn Designs
3D Stickers - Walmart
Lace - Hobby Lobby
Ribbon - Cherries by Really Reasonable Ribbon
Spotted Brads - The Paper Studio

Start with a sheet of double sided patterned cardstock weight paper 12" 12". Score at 4" and 8", rotate and score again at 4" and 8"

Cut out the 4 corner squares as shown in the photo and retain.

On the 4" sides of the basket cut at 1", 2" and 3" down to the score line as shown in the photo.

Using the retained squares cut each into 1" by 4" strips.

Using the strips, turned to opposite side pattern, weave over and under across the vertical strips created on the basket as shown. Alternate the over and under on each strip to create strength and a checkerboard pattern. Secure on the underside with Scor-Tape at the end of each strip after leaving an overhang end as in the photo. Do not trim ends as you will need them to secure the sides in place.

Add Scor-Tape to the ends that overhang.

Attach the strips on the inner side and use the Scor-Tool to create a crisp fold in the corners.

Make a handle from a 12" strip of coordinating paper (I punched both sides for a nice pattern) and attach with a brad or your choice of embellishment.

Decorate the basket as desired.

Tilda with Daffodil Basket

Tilda with Straw Hat

Tilda Holding Egg Basket

Tilda with Floppy Bunny

Now you have seen mine and learned how to make one it is time to HOP HOP HOP on over to Jane to see the magical creation they have for you.
If you have time please leave a little love for my teammates I know they would appreciate it :)
And if you do try your hand at my basket I would love you to leave a comment or send me an email so I can come and admire yours!
Katie


Challenges:
All Crafts - Anything But a Card
Rhedd and Rosies - Anything But a Card
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Marvelous Magnolia - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Stampavie and More - Anything But Square
Sassy Studios - Flip It or Fold It
Paper Pretties - Try a New Technique
Divas by Design - Make it Sparkle (3 entries only)
Great Impressions - Spring Celebrations (3 entries only)
Challenges and Candies - Spring is Around the Corner
Little Red Wagon - Thinking of Spring
Cute Card Thursday - Springtime
Allsorts - Spring is Coming
Fantasy Stampers - Spring Colors
Hiding in My Craft Room - Spring Colors
Totally Tilda - Easter (with an egg)
DL Art - Image of a Girl/Woman (3 entries only)
Deep Ocean - Just For a Girl
Hanna and Friends - Favorite Stamp (all the Magnolia stamps are my favorites)
Sweet Stampin - Cute (2 entries only)

Get Well Soon - Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes

We are with another challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls and as always it is Anything Goes!
There still seem to be some Wintery bugs flying around and so you may be in need of a Get Well Soon card and this little Get Well Owen is perfect for just such an occasion.

Challenges:
Cuttin and Stampin - All Boy
Pennys Paper Crafty - Guys or Girls (3 entries only)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - For The Boys
Delicious Doodles - One For the Boys
Crafty Ribbons - Ribbons and Buttons
DRS Designs - Button Up (1 entry only)
Alphabet Challenge - B is For Buttons and Bows (1 entry only)
Get Inky - Buttons
Oldie but a Goodie - Buttons (old item are buttons and paper)
Patties Creations - Spots or Dots (2 entries only)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes
Sister Act - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Get Well Owen
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper -Unknown
Sentiment - Studio G
Ribbons - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Buttons - The Paper Studio

I used some very old papers for this, I think they could have been from a DCWV stack but not sure.
Owen looks pretty sick, I hope it isn't catching! Hee Hee!
Now over to you to create and share Anything Goes at The Paper Nest Dolls

Katie

Pile It On #9- Sweet/Soft or Bold/Bright - Jellypark

Another Sunday is here and of course another chance to Pile It On!
We are sponsored by Jellypark and our theme is based on "March comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb" and it is "Bold/Bright (the Lion) or Sweet/Soft (like the lamb)".
I decided to go Sweet and Soft with a few vintage touches and tones.

Challenges:
Card Mania - Sentiment (3 entries only)
Oldie but a Goodie - Buttons (old item is buttons)
Pennys Paper Crafty - Guys or Girls (3 entries only)
DL Art - Image of a Girl/Woman (3 entries only)
Deep Ocean - Just For a Girl
Sweet Stampin - Cute (2 entries only)
Card Makin Mamas - 3 or More Layers (2 entries only)
Crafts 4 Eternity - Texture (3 entries only)
Creative Corner - Green
Just Add Ink - Color Challenge (Green, Cream, Gold)
Di's Digis - Make It Green
Open Minded Challenges - Something Green
Pumpkin Spice - Something Green
The Doodle Garden - Anything Goes (4 entries only)
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Digitally Sweet - Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (2 entries only)
Artistic Impressions - Anything Goes/For Kids (3 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Craftitude - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Sister Act - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Girl Posting Letter and Thinking of You sentiment
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Olivia's Sweet Shop by The Paper Studio
Corrugated Cardstock - The Corrugated Naturals Stack by DCWV
Flowers - Vintage Green by The Paper Studio
Heart Buttons - Dress It Up
Circle Dies - Quickutz Dies Nesting Circles
Spray Die - Memory Box
Doily - Unknown
Felt Corners - Colorbok

I really liked making this card, it was based around the paper pad and the gorgeous flowers that I found that matched it perfectly.
I know the Postbox is not the right color but as cardmakers we all have the right to exercise "artistic license" don't we? :)
Now it's time for you to create and come and share with us at Pile It On!

Katie

"More Than One Score" Scor-Pal Challenge #2 - Christmas In March and Use Your Dies

It's time for the second monthly challenge at More Than One Score at Scor-Pal and this month we want to see Christmas with Dies Cuts and of course "More Than One Score"

The tutorial for this card can be seen on my post HERE The only difference is that I scored at 2 1/2", 5", 7" and 9 1/2" along the 12" side of the cardstock base.

Challenges:
Sassy Studios - Flip It or Fold It
Sweet Stamps - Fun Folds (1 entry only)
Stampavie and More - Anything But Square
QKR Stampede - Anything But Square Card (3 entries only)
DL Art - Image of a Girl/Woman (3 entries only)
Pennys Paper Crafty - Guys or Girls (3 entries only)
Fab N Funky - Christmas
Completely Christmas - Anything Christmas
My Perfect Life - Christmas Card Every Week
Christmas Card Challenges - Anything Goes Christmas (1 entry only)
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Extra - Anything Goes Christmas
Artistic Impressions - Anything Goes/For Kids (3 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Craftitude - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Sister Act - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes (2 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Scoring Tool - Scor-Pal
Envelope Tool - Scor-Envi
Image - In the Snow Scarf Tilda
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Sentiment - Echo Park
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Dies - Labels One, Scalloped Labels One and Decorative Labels One all by Spellbinders

I played around with the dies to create a frame from metallic cardstock which I backed with green vellum and then added a patterned paper die cut frame around the edge. I love how all these dies work so well together, an elegant look which was very easy to achieve.

The card folds and fits easily into the envelope designed for a 6" by 6" card.
We all need plenty of Christmas cards and so maybe this month it is the time for get started, make a couple each month and by the time you need to send them you will be well stocked and not stressed by it :)
We would love to see you over at More Than One Score at Scor-Pal for our Christmas and Dies this month.

Bloom and Grow - Digital Delights - Flower Power Rosie

I'm bringing a little Spring into the grey days with an adorable Rosie from Digital Delights!

Challenges:
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Punches/Dies
Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Pearls and Swirls (3 entries only)
Simon Says Stamp - Pearls
Scappers Delight - Bling
Pumpkin Spice - Flowers
Crafting From The Heart - Flowers (3 entries only)
Artistic Impressions - Anything Goes/For Kids (3 entries only)
A Creative Romance - Get Sentimental (3 entries only)
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Use Patterned Paper
Sister Act - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
Fantastic Tuesday - Anything Goes (2 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Flower Power Rosie
Sentiment - Spring Sentiments Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Beautiful Life by Echo Park
Border Punch - Daisy by Martha Stewart
Flower Punch - Martha Stewart
Leaf Die - Elizabeth Crafts (I think)
Flowers - Unknown
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon

Now it's she just the cutest little flower! Next week it is New Release week and we have some great images coming your way.

Katie

What An Attitude! - Magnolia-Licious Challenge - Bling It Up!

We have a very special challenge at Magnolia-Licious this week and for your pleasure we have both teams with fabulous samples for you!
For this special challenge we want to see you "Bling It Up!" so get out your rhinestones and pearls, your glitter and gems, anything super sparkly and get creating!

Challenges:
Milk Coffee - Girly (3 entries only)
One Stitch at a Time - Girly (3 entries only)
ABC Challenge - F is for Flowers
Pumpkin Spice - Flowers
Crafting From The Heart - Flowers (3 entries only)
Cards Galore Encore - Any Type of Bling (3 entries only)
Die Cut Divas - Girls Night Out
Allsorts - Ladies Day
Eclectic Ellapu - Sequins, Gems, Sparkle
Glitter N Sparkle - Bright and Funky Colors
Card Mania - Sentiment (3 entries only)
Dutch Magnolia Lovers - Anything Goes (1 entry only)
Marvelous Magnolia - Anything Goes (and Magnolia)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Sister Act - Anything Goes
Craftitude - Anything Goes (3 entries only)
4 Krafty Girlz - Anything Goes (3 entries only)

Card Recipe:
Image - Gucci Tilda
Paper - The Cherry Limeade Stack by DCWV
Medium - Copic Markers
Flowers and Butterfly - The Paper Studio
Sentiment - The Paper Studio
Glitter Dots - Recollections
Flower and Bow - Papermania
Window Die - Large Madison Window by Poppystamps

This little Tilda has such a great look, perfect for a "Diva-Licious" style card and of course all that sparkle!
The paper is sparkly, see has a gem in her hair, gems on her flowers and a row of glitter dots for even more Pizzazz! I hope I have given you a little Sparkle today and that you will come along and see all the wonderful samples and find time to play with us at Magnolia-Licious!

Katie

Digital Delights - Thank You Flowerpot

Wow, that week went quickly! I can't believe it's Thursday again and time for another card for Digital Delights!
We all need to say a little "Thank You" every now and again and so I decided to make a card to have on hand for just that moment.

Challenges:
Auds Sentiments - Bingo! (2 word sentiment, 3D items, something shiny (the pearls)(5 entries only)
Clear It Out - Red
Fantastic - Happy and Bright (and square)(2 entries only)
Flourishes - Lots of Polka Dots
Cutie Pie - Cute with Spots and Dots
Paper Minutes - Decorate the Inside
Papertake Weekly - Lovely Layers
Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes (1 entry only)
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Use Patterned Paper
One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Thank You Flowerpot
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Sunny Side by My Minds Eye (Flowers) and Sweet Girl by Echo Park (Dots)
Border Punch - Fiskars
Oval Dies - Sizzix
Doily Die - English Tea Party by Cheery Lynn Designs

I colored and cut out the whole image and popped it on foam to add a little 3D to the card. It is such a cute image and would bring a smile as well as a Thank You :)
Katie

Magnolia-Licious Challenge - Pretty in Pink

We are on the second week of our "Pretty in Pink" challenge at Magnolia-Licious and it's Team B's turn to share!
I love this Paris Tilda but it is a while since I have used her. The Paris designed papers worked well for the Pink theme and this Tilda was the perfect fit!


Challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks - Use Pearls
Cute Card Thursday - Clever Cutting
Brown Sugar - Die Cuts/Punches (2 entries only)
Crafting From The Heart - Use Flowers
Hanna and Friends - Bingo! (flowers, dies, pearls)
Wags N Whiskers - Bingo! (Pink, Die Cut and Glitter)
Craftin Desert Divas - Glitter
Milk Coffee - Girly (3 entries only)
Craft Your Passion - Girly Girl
Cutie Pie - Cute and Spots/Dots
A Creative Romance - Get Sentimental (3 entries only)
Stamp and Create with Magnolia - Think Spring (Spring brings Rain Showers)
Fashionista - Shabby Chic (2 entries only)
Sweet Pea Stampers - Vintage
Ooh La La - Fashionista (can you get more stylish than Paris?)
Addicted to Stamps - Pink and White
Lovely Hanglar and Sweet Magnolia - Love or Hearts (on the border punch)
Bloggers Challenge - 2 or More Patterned Papers
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Use Patterned Paper
Time For Magnolia - Tilda Only (2 entries only)
Dutch Magnolia Lovers - Anything Goes (1 entry only)
One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes (5 entries only)
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes
Sister Act - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Paris Tilda
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper and Accents - My Favorite Things by Recollections
Sentiment - Heidi Grace
Flowers and Leaves - Crafty City
Bow - Offray
Butterfly - Jenni Bowlin
Corner and Border Punch - Hearts by Martha Stewart
Glitter - Glamour Dust in Crystal

I cut Tilda out after coloring her and the glitter on the paper guided me to adding glitter to the lamp in the lamppost.
It was such a fun card to make, adding all the girly touches :)
I hope you like it and will come over and get Pink with us at Magnolia-Licious

Katie

Smile - Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - Anything Goes

We are with another challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls and as always it is Anything Goes!

Challenges:
Auds Sentiments - Bingo! (one word sentiment, 3D items, die cut)(5 entries only)
Milk Coffee - Girly (3 entries only)
Patties Creations - Red in Your Image (2 entries only)
One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Feeling Crafty - Dies/Punches (3 entries only)
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Use Patterned Paper
Crafting by Design - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Teddy Bear Emma
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper, Sentiment and Flowers - My Girl by My Minds Eye
Border Punch - Daisy by Martha Stewart
Frame Die - Arabian Magic Veil by Cheery Lynn Designs
Trim - Multicraft
Ribbon - Unknown
Rhinestones - Michaels

We all need a little Sunshine, especially everyone with all the snow and cold, here we have forecast highs of 70's all week and lots of Texas Sunshine so I thought the colors on the card would bring a little of it your way :) I hope you can come along and join in our little challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls this time around.
Katie