Christmas on the 25th - March

It's that time of month for when I'm on a mission to complete a Christmas card.  Only problem is this month I am away from home.  So, I rummaged around before I left and grabbed a Card Swap kit that I had received some time ago.  I think this Edwin image is so much fun.  I've also been trying to really pay attention to the light and shadows of my colouring.  So far, these are the best pants I've done.  I was also inspired to make an Upright Z-Fold Card from a card I recently received in a monthly mingle, what a fun card to make!!!

Supplies: Most Supplies for this card came from a Magnolia-licious Yahoo Group Card Swap; 

Paper: American Craft, Embossing Folder: PC (Baby's Breath); Ink: TH (Vintage Photo)

All About Boys

The new challenge over at the Magnolia-licious blog is called All About Boys.  What a perfect challenge for me, as I just got a new mini Edwin that I really wanted to use on something.  I think this Edwin is so cute...I might have to order the larger one too.  I kept the card pretty simple.

 Supplies: Paper: Bazzill & Bo Bunny (Blast Off); Nestabilities: Star Circles & Standard Circles Small; Stamps: CTMH (Tiny Typewritter Alphabet) & Studio G; Edwin: Mini Cool Edwin; Ink: TH (Chipped Sapphire); Edgelits: SU (Finishing Touches); Punch: MS (Stars); Misc: Scor-Pal

All About Red Birthdays

My daughter recently got invited to a birthday party for her friends that are twins.  Unfortunately, we are busy and she can't go.  But I thought it would be nice to give them cards.  Since the twins are one girl and one boy, I thought I'd make a more boy like card.  I hope this counts...

I made this card for the following Challenges:

Outlawz Challenge - Monday Greetings Card - GC0218

Magnolia-licious Challenge - All About Birthdays

 

Supplies: Paper: SU (More Mustard) & TPC Studios (Party Hearty); Ink: TH (Rusty Hinge & Barn Door); Embossing Folder: PC (Mickey Celebrates); Die Cut: PC (Kids???); Stamps: Studio G, Magnolia (Edwin's Package); Misc: Ranger: Clear Rock Candy

Christmas All Year Long - November

WOW...it's one month until Christmas!!!  The only thing that I've done to prepare for the holiday season is start to make a few cards.  Thank goodness I've been playing along with the Christmas All Year Long Blog hop over the last few months, that gave me a great start to my card making.

I'd like to quickly thank Julie, for taking the time every month to organize this. And a thank you to Diana for enabling me to purchase these super cute images!!! You can get them in her store.

If you'd like to start at the beginning of this blog hop head on over to Christmas All Year Long Blog.  If you've come from Peggie's, you are on the right track.  From here you'll head over to Tanya's.

Sorry for the poor quality pictures...my camera is on the fritz...ugh!

Supplies: Paper: SU (Wild Wasabi) & Bo Bunny (Blitzen); Punch: SU (Scallop Oval and Oval); Cricut: Christmas Cheer; Stamps: SU (Teeny Tiny Wishes) & Studio G; Ribbon: Celebrate It (Holiday); Ink: TH (Evergreen Bough); Glitter: MS (Aquamarine Crystal); Edwin: Edwin Wants a Hug; Embossing Powder: Ranger (Clear); Misc: Scor-Pal, Liquid Pearls (Platinum), Rhinestones

Magnolia-licious October Mingle

Woohoo...I am ahead of the game this month for the Magnolia-licious October Mingle.  I am usually working on it at the last minute.  I saw this fun Halloween stack of paper at Michaels the other day so I decided to pick it up.  I don't usually buy Halloween stuff, because I don't ever send Halloween cards.  This also allowed me to ink up my Halloween Edwin one more time this year.  This was also my first time using the Cryogen Cardstock...wow it is sure nice to work with!!!

Directions for the Double Display Card

Supplies: Paper: Bazzill & Recollections (Midnight Magic); Edwin: Halloween Edwin; Cricut: Paper Doll Dress Up; Cuttlebus: Iron Works Border; Stamp: Studio G; Punch: MS (Pumpkins); Embossing Powder: Stampedeous (Detail Black); Misc: Liquid Pearls (Silver Pearl), Ranger (Glossy Accent)

40th Anniversary Card for My Parents

I am so excited to share this card with you, mostly because it's for my parents 40th anniversary.  WOW!!!!  I love how the card turned out.  I especially like the glitter on Tilda's dress.  The pictures just show the card very well.  I guess I need to learn alot more about taking pictures!!!

The supplies for this card were from the Magnolia-licious March Kit Swap.

Supplies: Paper: Bazzill & DCWV (Glitter Stack); Stamps: SU (Teeny Tiny Wishes & Occasional Quotes); Tilda: #283 Prom Queen Tilda; Edwin :#167 Sitting Groom Edwin; Cricut: Hellot Kitty; Cuttlebug: Sizzix (Hearts #4); Stickles: Silver, Gunmetal & Christmas Red; Punch: SU (Scallop Trim & Corner, Modern Label, Word window) & MS (Loops Heart & Corner); Glitter: MS (Carrera Marble, Carrera Marble Coarse & Sterling); Ribbon: Celebrate It; Pompoms and Flowers: Recollections; Misc: Brads

Christmas All Year Long - February

Wow the month of February just ripped along this year...I can't believe that it is basically over.  I was sad that I didn't get my act together in January to play along with the Magnolia Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop started yearly this month to make sure I had my card ready.  My card is simple this month, but I really like.  I don't own this image and I got it from the last Image Swap on the group, but I'm thinking I'll have to pick it up.

A quick thank you to both Debbie, the owner of the Magnolia-licious Yahoo Group and Diana Crick for a great place to pick up these awesome stamps.  They sure make it easy to love these stamps.  Lastly, a huge thanks to Julie for organizing this blog hop.

Ok, let's get on with this.  If you've come from Peggie's Blog then you are on the right track.  If you need to start at the beginning then go here. 

Thanks for stopping by, from here you'll go to Sharron's Blog

Supplies: Paper: DCWV (Winter Stack); Punch: MS (Snowflake Trim) & SU (Modern Label & Word Window); Cricut: JOTS; Stamp: Unknown; Tilda/Edwin (#109 Tilda And Edwin Skating); Fun Flock: Cotton Ball White; Misc: Rhinestones

Christmas All Year Long - September

WOW!!!  This month is flying by...the Christmas All Year Long over at Magnolia-licious really snuck up on me.  I even thought about not doing it this month as I wasn't certain my card was going to work out for me.  I really struggled to get started, but I'm so glad I kept at it...I'm pretty pleased with the end results.

I really like to thank Julie who organizes us every month, what a big job she has.  I'd also like to say a big thank you to Deb, she is the Magnolia-licious Yahoo group owner and Diana Crick, I wouldn't have any of my stamps without her shop.

But you didn't come here for my ramblings, you came here to hop.  So, if you've arrived from Peggie's you are on the right track.  If not, head on back to the start.

Here's my card for this month.

I don't know if you can see very well, but the tree is made from a piece of chipboard covered in tinsel glitter.  Oh so messy, but I think it's so fun.  I also framed the sentiment with the tinsel glitter.

Supplies: Paper: Creative Imagination & Bazzill; Glitter: MS (Tinsel Cut); Chipboard: Bazzill (Tree); Nesties: Classic Small Oval; Cuttlebug: Candy Cane; Ribbon: American Craft; Embossing Powder: Whispers (Snowflake Tinsel) & Ranger (Seafoam White); Stamp: Mary Engelbrett & Michael's; Edwin: #146 Santa's Helper

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Next on the hop is Nadyne.  I hope to see you next month.

Magnolia-licious Highlites September Challenge

This month for the Magnolia-licious Highlites challenge we were asked to make a card and a suitcase or backpack.  I choose to go with the suitcase.  This challenge came a great time too, I needed to make a gift card holder and the suitcase works perfect for that. 

Here is what I came up with

The tutorial for the suitcase can be found here by Suzanne Dean.

Supplies: Paper: Bazzill & Basic Grey (Nook & Pantry); Stamp: MSE (Birthday Circles) & Edwin #104 Baseball Cap; Brads: Making Memories; Misc: Foam Stickers

Christmas All Year Long - July

Can you believe that Christmas is 5 months away?  It's sneaking up.  Since it's the 25th of the month it's time again for the Magnolia-licious Christmas All Year Long blog hop.  I am so pleased with how this card turned out.  I hope you enjoy it as much as me.

Thanks for stopping by.  The next stop on the hop is Tanya Johnson.

Supplies: Bazzill & DCWV; Flowers: Prima; Stamp: Studio G; Cricut: JOTS; Edwin: #146 Santa's Helper; Punch: SU (Modern Label)