Magnolia Monday #6! - Bon Voyage with Tilda On The Loose!

Hello Everyone and welcome to another Magnolia Monday!
I'm really enjoying making a Magnolia card every week and I hope you enjoy coming and sharing them.
As always I add an Inlinkz at the bottom of the post and I'd love you to add your Magnolia card to it so we can all share in the Maggie love!
Remember your card has to be posted on your blog today, Monday June 20th. If you don't have a card this week, maybe schedule one for next week to share!
Today Tilda is off on her travels, not sure where she's going but I'm sure she'll have some fun :)

Challenges:
Hooked On Crafts - Anything Goes
Southern Girls - Anything Goes (1 entry only)
All That Scraps - Photo Inspiration (soft aqua, greens, white and dots and stripes)
Stamp Scrap and Doodle - Photo Inspiration (pink, blue, ribbon, dots)
My Mums Craft Shop - Seeing Spots
Just Some Lines - Spotty Dotty
Friday Mash Up - Polka Dots and/or Summertime
Stamp With Sarah Kay - Butterflies
Delicious Doodles - Things that Flutter
Sweet Stampin - Things With Wings (2 entries only)
Crafty Calendar - Things With Wings
One Stitch At A Time - Things With Wings
Lilypad - Ribbon
CRAFT - Stitching (5 entries)
Digi Doodles Shop - Stitching
Crafts 4 Eternity - Embellishments with an R (I chose ribbon and roses)
Simon Says Stamp - Bingo! (I chose Ribbon, Shape and Sentiment)
Crop Stop - Embossing
Cute Card Thursday - Birthstone (mine is November which is Topaz and Pearl)
Emerald Faeries - Petals (3 entries only)
Fairytale - 3 Papers, 3 Pearls and Ribbon
Just Magnolia - Paper Piecing
Craft Your Passion - Paper Piecing
Stamp Something - Something with Pretty Papers
Totally Papercrafts - Die Cuts and Punches
The Paper Shelter - Punches and Dies
Sew Many Challenges - Punch It
Stampin Bees - Use a Border Punch
One Stop Craft - Use a Sticker
Crafty Emma's - Lots of Sparkly Flowers
Whoopsi Daisy - Pile On The Flowers

Card Recipe:
Image - Tilda on The Loose
Medium - Copic Markers and Paper Piecing
Paper - Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky by My Minds Eye
Die Cut Border - Parisian Accents by Spellbinders
Label Die - Labels 10 by Spellbinders
Butterflies - Vlinder by Prima
Love Letter Roses - Jude and Peridot
Embossing Folder - Flowers by Sizzix
Border Punch - Martha Stewart Diamond Fence Deep Edger

Lots of layers on this card and I love that! I cut Tilda out and paper pieced her hat, dress and shoes. I embossed the mat she is on with one of my favorite embossing folders and I think it matches well with the outside mat of designer paper. I love the papers in this pad, so bright and breezy, just fabulous!
If you have a Magnolia creation to share today then please add it to the InLinkz below and we can all share in the love!

Little Moments with Wee Suzi!

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there!
Now those masculine cards are out of the way we can get back to all the girlie stuff, flowers and ribbons and pearls, ah joy!
I couldn't help myself, I just had to make another card with a Wee Stamps image.
This time it's Wee Suzi and isn't she just the cutest thing?

Challenges:
Stamp With Sarah Kay - Butterflies
Delicious Doodles - Things that Flutter
Crafty Calendar - Things With Wings
Lilypad - Ribbon
Digi Doodles Shop - Stitching
Crafts 4 Eternity - Embellishments with an R (I chose ribbon and roses)
Simon Says Stamp - Bingo! (I chose Ribbon, Shape and Sentiment)
Cute Card Thursday - Birthstone (mine is November which is Topaz and Pearl)
Fairytale - 3 Papers, 3 Pearls and Ribbon
Stamp Something - Something with Pretty Papers
Totally Papercrafts - Die Cuts and Punches
The Paper Shelter - Punches and Dies
Sew Many Challenges - Punch It
One Stop Craft - Use a Sticker
Stamp Scrap and Doodle - Photo Inspiration (pink, blue, ribbon, dots)

Card Recipe:
Image - Wee Suzi by Wee Stamps at Cuddly Buddly
Medium - Copic Markers and Paper Piecing
Paper - Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky by My Minds Eye
Pearl Brads - Martha Stewart Brides
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Sentiment - Heidi Grace
Die Cut - Spellbinders Labels One
Butterfly Punch - Martha Stewart 3-In-1 Classic Butterfly
Doily Die - French Pastry by Cheery Lynn Designs
Roses - Wild Orchid Crafts

I'm not sure whether I put too much on this card, I actually just kept adding but I do actually like the results.
I love the pink pleated ribbon, it was a new find at Hobby Lobby and was 1/2 off, what a bargain!
I hope you like her and be sure to check back tomorrow for a new Magnolia Monday card, maybe you'll link up so we can all share in the Maggie Love!
Katie

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #72 - Sketch and/or Anything But A Card

It's another Once Upon A Wednesday at The Pixie Cottage and this week you have the option of the great sketch or you can go with our theme which is "Anything But A Card".
I decided to go with the theme this week and make a birdhouse.

Challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes or Your Favorite...
Digi Doodles Shop - Anything Goes
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - Alter Something
Fairytale Challenge - Anything But a Card
Allsorts - Things with Wings
My Mum's Craft Shop - Things With Wings
Take A Word - Wings
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Wings
Sentimental Sunday - Anything But a Card (and a sentiment)
Incy Wincy - Nature
Stamp With Fun - In The Garden
Totally Stampalicious - 3D project
Crafts and Me - Punch It Out

Project Recipe:
Image - Finch by ARTish
Paper - DCWV The Guy Stack
Birdhouse - Joann's (just $1!!!)
Medium - Copic Markers
Paint - Anita's in Mocha Java
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls - Recollections
Border Punch - Martha Stewart Lace Heart
Sentiment - Heidi Grace

This was the sketch but I chose the theme this week.

I simply painted the unfinished birdhouse with the brown paint. Then I punched strips of two different patterned papers with the heart border punch to make the "tiles".
I added just a few embellishments to the top and a flag with the sentiment.
I think it turned out cute and a great little project with the base birdhouse costing just $1.
We'd love to see you come along and play with us at The Pixie Cottage this week!
Katie

Congratulations! - It's Magnolia Monday!

It's the start of a new week and hopefully Mr Blogger will be a good boy all week!
I've started a new little trend for myself and I'm calling it Magnolia Monday!
I tend to neglect my glorious little Maggies with all my DT obligations and so I'm going to try and make a Magnolia card for my Monday blog posts!
Now I managed it on Monday May 2nd and last week Tilda sneaked into Tuesday but it's back to Monday this week!
And to make it all the more fun I'm adding a little Inlinkz below and if you have a Magnolia card on your blog today, Monday May 16th, please link it below for us all to enjoy. But just to be fair if you link up please try and come back and send some love to at least 3 other people who have linked up. Remember you can comment even after the Inlinkz has closed.
There are no prizes, no buttons to grab, just a little fun!
The Inlinkz will be open for 48 hours BUT no back links allowed, only Maggies on Monday please.

Challenges:

Just Magnolia - Make it Lacy
Bunny Zoe - Lace
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Congratulations
Magnolia-licious Highlites - Sketch
Magnolia-licious Challenge - Black, White and One Other Color
Totally Stampalicious - Black, White and Wow!
Magnolia Down Under - Favorite Things
7 Kids Challenge - Circles ( the doily is a circle and there are circles on the dp)
All That Scraps Wednesday - Paper Piecing
What If Wednesday - Paper Piecing
Prairie Fairy - Here Come The Girls
Crafty Catz - Pink, Black and White
Happileigh Scrappin - Sewing (real or faux)
Alphabet Challenge - B is for Brads and Bling
Fairytale Challenge - Choose 4 (I chose 3 papers, metal embellishment (flower brad),lace and flowers)
Oldie But a Goodie - Say it With Flowers
Little Claires - Sparkle
Paper Minutes - Wings
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image - Tilda With Balloons
Papers - Garden Vignettes by DCWV and Fine and Dandy Tickled Pink by My Minds Eye
Medium - Copic Markers
Doily Die - English Tea by Cheery Lynn Designs
Lace - Offray
Sentiment - Studio G
Flowers - The Paper Studio and Michaels $1 Spot
Flower Brad - Recollections

I paper pieced Tilda's balloons, boots and dress and just gave a hint of color to the other parts of her.
Now if you have a Monday Maggie to share just link up below and we can all come and look!





Katie

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Tons of Texture - Pixie Cottage - Baking Up Some Birthday Wishes!

It's Tuesday so it means another challenge at A Spoon Full of Sugar!
This week it was my turn to choose the challenge and I went with the theme of "Ton's of Texture" which means we'd like to see at least two different types of texture on your project and if you can add more then just go for it!

Challenges:
Digi's With Attitude! - Anything Goes
I Did It - Anything Goes
Crafty Your Passion - Anything Goes
Dutch Dare - Distressing
Pals Paper Arts - Punches
Thrilling Thursday - Get Punchy
Just Magnolia - Anything Goes with Buttons
Totally Tilda - Cake or Confectionary
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Ribbon
Fresh Brewed Designs - Cook It Up
Bunny Zoe - Pearls and Birthday
Fairy Tale - Happy Birthday
Addicted To Stamps - Happy Birthday
Crazy Challenge - Flowers
Magical Monday - Flowers
House Of Gilli - Ribbon and Pearls
Pollycraft - Old, Neglected Stamp
Stamp N Doodle - Shabby Chic/Vintage

Card Recipe:
Images - Tilda with Apple Pie and Sweet Shoppe by ARTish
Paper - McKenna by K and Co
Medium - Copic Markers
Pearls - Recollections
Roses- Wild Orchid Crafts
Buttons - Stash
Die Cut - Eyelet Circle by Spellbinders
Doily - Wilton
Border Punch - Martha Stewart Garden Gate
Embossing Folder - Sizzix Paisley

I added texture to my card with embossing, a doily, punching, ribbon and paper roses.
So whatever your favorite way of adding texture is be sure to do it and add your creation with us at A Spoon Full of Sugar!
Katie

Pixie Cottage #54 - Flowers - Card and Matching Box

It's Wednesday so it means another challenge at The Pixie Cottage!
As always we have 2 parts to the challenge and you can choose either or both to play along with.
We have a fabulous sketch and our theme this week is "Flowers" and we know how much card makers love their flowers!!
I decided to do something a little different this week and make a Wedding Card with a Matching box and I hope you like it.
I'm hoping to start instructing again soon at a local store (after many years out of it) and this is a potential class so I hope it appeals! LOL

Challenges:
AI Factory - Anything Goes
Penny's - Anything Goes
Woodware USA - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
Paper Cutz - Anything Goes
Digi Doodles Shop - Anything Goes
Fairytale Challenge - Flowers
Crafty Cardmakers - Flowers
Top Tip Tuesday - Flowers
Paper Minutes - Flwoers
Simply Create - Use Your Punches
Res Q - Dry Embossing
My Time To Craft - Embossing
Crafty Catz - Use An Old Stamp
Phindy's Place - Lace and Pearls
Paper Crafting Journey - Weddings, Lace and Pearls
Little Red Wagon - Lace
One Stop Crafts - More Than One Fold
My Partner in Crafting Crime - Scoring (lots of scoring to make the box)
Secret Crafter - It's a Couple Thing
Craft Your Days Away - Love
Stamp With Sarah Kay - Love
Aud's Sentiments - Love Theme
Bunny Zoes - Love Is In The Air
The Stampman - Distressing
Tuesday Throwdown - Distressing
Crafty Purple Frog - Distressing
Stampin Sisters in Christ - Vintage
City Crafter - Sewing
Paper Pretties - Sewing
For Fun - Make A Card Box

Project Recipe:
Image - Maisy & Matts Wedding by Di Carubia
Papers - K and Co
Medium - Copic Markers
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Scoring tool - Scor-Pal

This was the sketch we had to start us off with.

I love the way this turned out and the K and Co papers I think add a vintage feel to the project. I will definitely getting out my Scor-Pal more often (found the instructions for the slid box on their site) and making lots more things as it is certainly fun to play in 3D!

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Valentines Day Card

It's time for another challenge at A Spoon Full Of Sugar and this week we are giving you a theme challenge! It will soon be Valentine's Day and I'm sure you are all working on those beautiful cards full of hearts and love! Well those Valentine's cards can now be linked to our challenge and you may well be the winner!

Challenges:
AI Factory - Anything Goes
Digi Doodles Shop - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
Woodware USA - Anything Goes
Penny's - Anything Goes
Paper Cutz - Anything Goes
Wee Memories - Anything Goes (max 2 entries)
Fairytale Challenge - Flowers
Simply Create - Use Your Punches
Aud's Sentiments - Love Theme
Craft Your Days Away - Love
Bunny Zoes - Love Is In The Air
Lexi's Creations - Valentines
Moving Along With The Times - Sketch and Flowers
Stamp Something - Something Cute
One Stop Crafts - More Than One Fold
The Stampman - Distressing
The Crafty Pad - Something Girly
Craft Your Passion - Use 2 Patterned Papers

Card Recipe:
Image - Sending My Love Kaela
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Fine and Dandy Tickled Pink by My Minds Eye
Sentiment - Cloud 9
Roses - Wild Orchid Crafts
Doily - Wilton
Punches - Martha Stewart

I made this card into an easel style as I just love the way it displays the image and the recipient will love to show it off!
I hope you've enjoyed this card and we'd love to see your Valentine creations over at A Spoon Full Of Sugar!

Pink Gem Designs - Ribbon and Lace

It's time for another challenge at A Gem of A Challenge and this time we are getting girly with the challenge of using "Ribbon and Lace" on your project. If you still haven't made your Valentine card (or cards!) then maybe you can include our challenge in your creation!

Challenges:
AI Factory - Anything Goes
Penny's - Anything Goes
Digi Doodles Shop - Anything Goes
Paper Cutz - Anything Goes
Pear Tree Designs - Free For All
Fairytale Challenge - Flowers
Simply Create - Use Your Punches
Alota Rubber Stamps - Happy Spring
Corrosive - Lace and Pearls
Papertake Weekly - Ribbons and Pearls
There She Goes - Wet Embossing (used because I like Versafine ink with clear stamps but it runs with Copic's so embossing solves the problem!)
Belli Challenge - P is for... (I chose punching)
Simon Says Stamp - Bingo ( I chose Gems, Flowers and Punch/Die Cut)
Stamp Something - Something Cute
Phindy's Place - Lace and Pearls

Card Recipe:
Image - Kaya With Daffodils
Paper - Lost in Paradise by GCD Studios
Medium - Copic Markers
Sentiment - K and Co
Roses - Wild Orchid
Die Cut - Spellbinders
Pearls and Rhinestones - Michaels $1 spot
Border Punch - Martha Stewart
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby

Now Kaya is not my usual choice of image (I'm not a Manga/Anime style girl at all) but I really like her and I think it's her cute outfit that really won me over :) Plus it's good to step out of your comfort zone and try new things, I'll definitely be playing with her again soon.
Anyway, I hope you like her too and if you have a chance drop by A Gem of A Challenge to see the other creations from the team and maybe play along too!

Katie

Pixie Cottage #44 - 2 Colors Only

It's time for another super sketch at The Pixie Cottage and this one gives lots of room for embellishing!

We also have the optional challenge of using just 2 colors on your project.


Challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges - Square Cards
Drunken Stampers - Punch Me
One Stop Crafts - Embossing
Paper Pretties - Embossing
Crafty Cardmakers - Embossing
For Fun - Dry Embossing
Fairytale Challenges - Anything Goes
Iris's - Anything Goes
Oh Alice - Ticket
Ellephantastic - Blue
Flourishes - Glitter
Passionately Artistic - Linky Party (link any and all your projects)
Fresh Brewed - 2 of More Patterned Papers
Top Tip Tuesday - Use an Image
Paper Issues - Peer Pressure - Scallops

Card Recipe:
Image - Over The Moon by Tina Akonom
Paper - K and Co Itsy Bitsy
Medium - Copic Markers
Ticket - Sticko
Bow - Martha Stewart
Flowers - Prima
Brads - Spare Parts
Glitter - Frosted Lace Stickles
Paint - Illuminate by Smooch
Border and Corner Punches - Martha Stewart 3 Dot
Embossing Folder - Sizzix

I airbrushed the blue background and added Smooch and Stickles to the moon and stars.
I hope you liked this and we'd love to see you playing with us over at The Pixie Cottage

Katie