Friday, December 31, 2010

Vintage for Inventory Challenge #12



Good morning everyone. Danielle and I welcome you to Inventory Challenge #12 "Anything Goes". I actually made this card for Friday Sketchers using Claudia's wonderful sketch, but, alas, I missed the deadline.
The Bo Bunny papers I used were a gift from a friend. The wonderful vintage image is from a MF kit I purchased a couple of years ago. The pearl centers on the bows are from MM.
I used my L-Em punch for the leaves.
I would like to invite you to view Danielle's beautiful creation, as well as our other team member, Charlene. Rene.....we miss you! Please take care of yourself and have a happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

A Haenglar Happy New Year





Good afternoon everyone! I made this New Year's card for all my friends in cyberland.It's my way of letting you know how much I appreciate the friendships I have made and all the wonderfully talented ladies I have had the privilege to meet!
I love you all!!!!!! Thank you so much for your visits....I appreciate each and every one of you! Happy New Year!!!

Monday, December 27, 2010

Tilda Goes Ice Skating



Good evening everyone! I just finished this card with the newest Tilda. She was a gift from my wonderfully talented friend, Jacque. Thank you so very much....I adore her! I found the DP in my stash....I think it's from Best Creations. The lace and trim is from Webster's Pages. The glitter paper is a gift from my dear friend, Danielle. Thank you so much...I think it looks like a good ice skating surface.
The snowflake is from Jolee.
Thank you for visiting my blog and I am grateful for any comments. Hugs!

Friday, December 24, 2010

Winter Church for Inventory Challenge #11



Good morning everyone and a very magical holiday season to all my blogging friends!
Danielle and I invite you to our Inventory Challenge #11. This is a quick card since life is hectic right now. I used a wonderful image from WOJ which I received from my dear friend Claudia....thank you Sweetie!
I used Stampscapes for the background mountains. The papers are from my stash and the lovely lace is from Webster's. The church is colored with copics and I applied Stickles and Twinklets on the roof, trees and ground.
Please swing by and see Danielle's beautiful creation. Charlene did not have the time to join us this week and our sweet Rene is nursing an injury. Please take care and have a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you for visiting my humble blog. Love and hugs, Christina

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

New Tilda for Stamp with Fun



Good afternoon to all my blogging friends! We had 5" of snow overnight and now we're getting freezing drizzle....Yuck!!!! Anyway, it's a good day for crafting!!!
As you can see, I used the new Tilda from the winter kit...don't know her name as of yet! I followed the sketch by the incredibly talented TINA

for Stamp with Fun. I turned the sketch so that it could accommodate the image. The papers are BG Curio and the lace is from my stash, sprayed with glimmer mist. I stamped the image on a die by Nellie Snellen.
The image, of course, is colored with copics.
Thank you so much for visiting and leaving a comment. I know everyone is very busy at this time.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Birthday Tilda for Friday Sketchers #133




Good afternoon and a very happy Sunday! I made this card for FRIDAY SKETCHERS Challenge #133. The sketch I followed for this card was created by the talented MINA.
This is really my favorite image from the winter kit. I think she is adorable.
I colored this cute image with copics and the papers are from K&Co.
The ribbons are from Raspberry Ribbons and the gorgeous rose was a gift from my dear friend Jacque. Thanks so much, Hon! The swirls on the front and inside of this card are made with my Jim Holtz die, using the lovely glitter paper I received as a gift from my wonderful friend Danielle. Thanks so much...hope you like what I did with it!
Thank you so very much for visiting and I hope you are enjoying your day!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Haenglar Bookmark




Good morning and a very happy Saturday! I'm sure you are all stressing out this weekend to finish all the final details for the holidays! Well, I'm not stressing out this Christmas, we are going out for dinner....for the first time!!!! I don't have to cook and I can actually enjoy the holiday and visit with my family members.
My daughter has to help me set up "skype" on the computer next weekend.
I made the bookmark for the Lovely Haenglar Only challenge.
I took pictures of the front and back of the bookmark. The images are colored with copics and I used Nesties and the white ribbon on the front is from my stash. The trees are also Nesties.
Thank you for visiting my blog. Wishing you all a productive weekend!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Inventory Challenge #10



Good morning everyone. Danielle and I would like to invite you once again to our Inventory Challenge....can't believe we are at No. 10 already.
I required one more "male" Christmas card. I think this is the last one for the year.
I'm so ready for spring!!!!!
This is another Kenny K Girlz image. Papers were a gift from Emmaspaperie when I placed an order some time ago. Everything else on this card is from my stash.
I colored the image with copics.
I would like to invite you to visit Danielle and view her gorgeous creation, as well as the wonderful creation by Charlene.
Thank you for visiting and I wish you a wonderful day. Hugs to all, Christina

Thursday, December 16, 2010

White Christmas



Good afternoon....hope you are having a wonderful day! It's a beautiful day in Wisconsin. Just returned from a walk with "Buddy"....he had a blast running in the fields of snow! Wish I could run with him....sigh!!!
I made this card for the MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS CHALLENGE BLOG which calls for lots of WHITE.
I am also entering this card in the STAMP WITH FUN challenge where the theme is "Christmas".
The "Silent Night" music text is from the 2008 Magnolia Christmas Collection and "Singing Carols" is from the 2009 Magnolia Christmas Collection, all available at Diana's Magnolia-licious Store. If it is not available at the moment, you can email her with your request.
I embossed the music text with silver embossing powder. The trees are Nesties and I also used Cuttlebug Christmas Ornament Embossing folder. I used lots of Stickles and Twinklets.
Thank you for visiting and I appreciate your taking time to leave a comment.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Happy Holidays



Good morning everyone! I needed a quick male Christmas card and what better image to use than the Kenny K Girlz????
I received all the papers I used as a free gift for a past order at Emmaspaperie.
She does an incredible job.....everything is gift wrapped to perfection when it arrives. The image, of course, is colored with copics.
Wishing you a wonderful day. Hugs, Christina

Monday, December 13, 2010

Tilda and Edwin



Good morning everyone. Hope you all had a fabulous weekend and are ready to begin a new week!
This card is for the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog which requires the following color challenge: pink/green/blue
I also remember reading that the January Magnolia-licious Homepage card should feature Tilda and Edwin with lots of glitter. Therefore, I decided to combine the two challenges.
I used papers from Best Creation and the rest is all from my stash. The beautiful pink doily is from my wonderful friend, Jacque. Thank you so much!
As you can see, I used lots and lots of Stickles. You can purchase these cuties at Diana's Magnolia-licious Store. They are part of the 2010 Christmas Collection.
Thank you so much for visiting my humble blog. Hugs!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Magnolia Winter Scene



Good morning everyone and a very happy weekend! Wow, we are in the midst of a major snowstorm...expecting 8-12" in my area!!!!! I'm sure the kids are all bringing their sleds out today. I vaguely remember when snow used to be FUN!!! Ughhhhh!!!!!
Today I have a scene card using three Magnolia stamps...Homespun Tilda, Tilda with Lantern and Winter Pines. The two Tildas are from the 2007 Christmas collection and I know that the Homespun Tilda is currently available at Diana's Magnolia-licious Store. I didn't see Tilda with Lantern, but I know Diana will be more than happy to get this cutie for you!
The papers are all from my stash and the beautiful snowflake is by Jolee.
The images were colored with copics and I used liquid applique with Stardust Stickles on the trees.
Thank you so much for visiting. Have a wonderful day!

Friday, December 10, 2010

Tea-Light Card for Inventory Challenge #9




Good morning everyone! Once again, Danielle and I welcome you to our Inventory Challenge...we are already at #9...can't believe it!!!!
Today, I made another tea-light card using Tilda with Fir. You can purchase this cutie, as well as the mini version inside the card, from Diana's Magnolia-licious Store. The snowy circle is from last year's Christmas collection, also available at Diana's store.
The images were colored with copics and I used Stardust Stickles on the fur. The paper I used was purchased many years ago.
I would like to invite you to view Danielle's gorgeous creation, as well as Charlene. Rene had an unfortunate accident and she will not be joining us for a while. Take care of yourself Rene....hugggggs coming your way!!!!
Thank you so much for visiting. Truly appreciate your comments. Hugs!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Haenglar Tea-Light Card




Good Evening to all my blogging friends. Hope you are having a relaxing evening.
I've been busy attempting to create a tea-light card for LOVELY HAENGLARS ONLY.
I have been searching for a tutorial and came upon one by Marianne. She did a wonderful job and you can find it HERE.
I used Melissa Frances "Virginia" papers, Nesties, Magnolia leaf die, flowers by Prima and the gorgeous brad is from Dovecraft. The ribbon is from my stash.
I purchased Balsam Cedar tea lights for the card.
I used a mini Haenglar for the inside of the card. I brushed gold smooch on the wings, but it really doesn't show up well on the picture.
Thank you so much for visiting. Now that I have made my first tea-light card, I will definitely be making more. Hugs, Christina

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Cozy Tilda for Friday Sketchers and A WINNER!



Good morning everyone! I drew a name from my Vintage Card Comments section and the winner
is................. KRISTEL ................CONGRATULATIONS, Kristel...you won a $50 shopping spree at Diana's Magnolia-licious Store. Please contact me at
crissy1@frontiernet.net for details.

Now on to my card...... I made this card for FRIDAY SKETCHERS conforming to the wonderful sketch by the ueber-talented TANJA. I used 4 Magnolia stamps on this card: cozy Tilda; sled; winter scene and snowy circle. They are all from the 2009 Christmas collection. Most of them are available at Diana's Magnolia-licious Store, except for cozy Tilda, but Diana will be more than happy to get this little cutie for you!
I embossed the snowy circle with bridal tinsel. Papers are from BG and everything else is from my stash. Images are all colored with copics.
Thank you so much for visiting and I wish you all a wonderful Sunday. Hugs!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Vintage for Inventory Challenge #8



Good morning and happy Friday to everyone! Danielle and I welcome you to our Inventory Challenge #8. I was also going to enter this card in the Stamp with Fun Challenge #86, but realized it was too late. I followed the wonderful sketch by the talented Andrea-Emmi41.
All the papers are from my stash, some of them were purchased several years ago.
When I have some spare time (????) I plan on cutting all my 12x12 papers into 6x6 squares, making them more easily available.
The beautiful cream colored lace was a gift from my dear friend, Claudia...thanks, Hon! The red vintage flower was a gift from my wonderful friend, Jacque....the perfect touch, don't you think?? Thank you!
I adore this fabulous vintage photo...thank you so much, Kristine! Love it!
I'd like to invite you to visit Danielle and see her work of art, as well as Charlene and Rene to view their beautiful creations.
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Decorating the Christmas Tree



Good evening everyone! I have been taking some time and admiring all of your beautiful works of art and I am just amazed at all the talent out there.
I made this card for the MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS CHALLENGE BLOG. We were to take our inspiration from a picture of a Christmas tree, wreath, gifts and window. I chose to follow up on the Christmas tree and I immediately knew which two Tildas I wanted to use. The tree and both of those cuties are from the 2008 Christmas collection and available for purchase at Diana's Magnolia-licious Store. The gorgeous red glittery ribbons and flower were a gift from my wonderful friend, Jacque.
I also used the Magnolia lace die and chandelier glass, also available at Diana's store.
The lace is from my stash, as well as the gold ribbon and paper.
Thank you so much for visiting. Your wonderful comments mean so much!