Monday, August 31, 2009

Wild About Stamping - A new Magnolia-licious sketch challenge for September


Can you believe it's already September??? Where in the world is the time going? Each year just goes by faster and faster. *sigh* I'm always happy to see fall arrive though. I love the beautiful colors and the crispness in the air. It just gives me an awesome feeling. Not sure why, but I love it! Well, with the arrival of September, comes a new sketch challenge for Magnolia-licious. This month, it's Diana's turn. And she actually chose a project for us instead of using a sketch. And what a fun and awesome project it is, too!

It's a Scor-Pal project for an accordian file. You could use this for a multitude of things! Diana suggested stamped images, which I thought was perfect. Thus, the theme of my project was born. This accordian file went together pretty easily too! I will be the first to tell you that I normally have to do these types of things twice cause I always mess it up my first try. I got this one on the very first try! WOOHOO!!! The directions are available here.

For mine, I used three different Magnolia stamps. The lion from the Pet and Animal collection, the sign from the Chasing Butterflies Collection, and the tag. They're all colored with my Copic markers. The oval behind the lion was cut with my Nesties and then lightly airbrushed with my Copics, just to take the sharp edge off the bright white. I just hand drew the grass line with my Copic multi-liner pen. I can't find the sign in stock right now at Magnolia-licious. But if you're interested, please just send Diana an email.


So whatcha think? Would you like to win this accordian folder with a few little treats inside? If you would, just leave me a comment on this post by midnight Monday, Sept 7th. I will draw a winner Tuesday evening via Random.org. Watch the Magnolia-licious Highlites blog this coming Friday for more information about this amazing accordian file.
Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and I hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!!!

71 comments :

Kat said...

Hi Sharon this is gorgeous. I must have a look at how to make it. I would love to win it!

Kat x

Candy said...

Hi Sharon!
Great accordian folder!!! Funny that both you and Cheryl used the lion image today!! They are both completely different! I had in mind to use him for a baby card today but didn't get it made! Would love to win your wonderful folder. Fantastic work as usual.
Hugs, Candy

Nancy said...

How very cute Sharon! I would love to win your folder! Cute Cute Cute!
Hugs,
Nancy

doverdi said...

Great job on the accordian folder! I love it! The animals are so cute. Thanks for the chance to win it.

Luke & Debbie Fletcher said...

This is fantastic, I would love the chance of winning it

Debs x

Monica said...

Oh Sharon, I really love him!!! Your coloring and blending of him is awesome!! The sign and the tag really add that something special to the card.The details are great--the hand drawing of the grass line--clever. Love the card ( folder).
Monica

Unknown said...

Hi Sharon, what a fabulous job you made of the accordian file, I would love to win it, fingers crossed!!
sue@kajs.demon.co.uk

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

This little lion is so cute, great job on coloring! I could see plenty of uses for this if I won!

CraftyC said...

Wow Sharon, what a fab piece. Beautifully embellished and gorgeous images!
Clairex

Sandi said...

I think this is a treasure, it is darling, LOVE THE LION, and I too am a fall person, I am so ready this year, your colors make me that more anxious for the cool crisp mornings, the golden shadows and colors. Hugs

Mary said...

Very Cute! Love the lion. I'm on my way to find out how to make one! Thanks for the chance to win!!

Monique said...

Wow, he's gorgious Sharon !!! I will definitely try this out myself. Would be nice to win yours :)).

Hugs Monique

jcscraphappy said...

what a super cute idea.,love the folder would love to win it,it will be my ds's b-day-- however ill take a pressy too LOL jennie

DonnaMundinger said...

OMG how absolutely ADORABLE! The sweetest lion and of course the most AMAZING coloring. LOVE this project! Gotta check it out. xxD

just me and z said...

Wow,that is amazing!So intricate. Love to learn how to make one!
Thanks for the chance to win it!

Kerry D-C said...

I am WILD about this Sherri!!! It's so flippin' adorable!!! Love the ribbon!

charlene said...

Sharon that is just so darn cute ! Great job I love it and would love to have one of your creations.
Hugs

Tracey said...

Oh my goodness, this is incredible Sharon! So fabulous! I love it!! xx

Angelwood said...

Sharon, this is just too cuuuute! You've colored in this lion beautifully! I also love the colors you used for this project. Adorable! Peace, Angela

Ellen (aka ScrapStampnMama) said...

This is absolutely adorable...Love that little lion! Great Job!!

Rachel said...

This is amazing and beautiful! who would not want to win it!!! I am in!! :)

carol meadows said...

I am just amazed at some of this work you and the other girls do....new at this but eager to learn. Eye Candy for me just peeking in and getting the "eye-deas" to help me become a better card maker. Cards are so awesome and this lion with the colors you use blend so well. Thanks for letting me see! Carol in TX

Anonymous said...

oh Sharon this is a riot! love it! the lion is perfect for "wild" about stamping and the sign post...the perfect addition! I'm gonna have to try this project! woohoo!
Pam Going Postal

Lisa said...

OHHH I love that lion! I just got him in the mail the other day and can't wait to put him to use! This is such a cute project!! TFS!!

Suzan L said...

Hello Sharon,
Your accordian file is just wonderful!! The little lion on front is colored in perfectly. I love the warmth of the colors. I can't wait to try to make one of these files.
Hugs, Suzan

Anonymous said...

Oh how adorable!! This is just a really sweet project!! HUGS

Unknown said...

This is so cute Sharon...I would love to win your accordian file! Please Pick Me, Pick Me!!!
-Cher

Jenny said...

Wow this is gorgeous! I love how you added the DP to the envelopes and the ribbon to tie it shut!! :)
Jenny

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Sooooo cute, Sharon! You did a great job & on the first try too huh! LOL I'm impressed!
Your coloring is amazing. I also love the rich Fall colors & your attention to detail. Very nicely made.
Huggies ~
Sharron

Unknown said...

Sharon
Love this accordian folder. Il like the beige dp used at the folds on the side. Nice touch!
Thanks for offering this as blog candy!
Sharon L

Patricia Garcia said...

Oh my Sharon this is beautiful, this is a cute Lion and the way you colored it is awesome. What a fun cute project.

Hugs Patricia

Cyn said...

Sharon, all your projects are so outstanding and I just love to see all the eye candy on your blog. Thanks for being so generous.

Cyn

Norine said...

would love to win this it is adorable
Hugs
Norine

LINDA W. said...

Hi I would love to learn to make accordian folders.Thank You for a chance
to win one of these.
Linda W.

Barb Hardeman said...

OMG, Sharon!!! This is just too cute for words. What a beautiful job you did with coloring this dear Lion, the tag and the sign are wonderfully placed. I would love a chance to win this little honey!
Hugs,
Barb

DeeDee said...

Eeeeek! How stinkin' adorable is that little lion?!?!!! Girlie your coloring is fantastic! I love this idea! Oooooh I hope I WIN! HUGS!

Christina C. said...

How absolutely adorable. . . that lion is just tooooo cute!!!
Hugs, Christina

Regina Easter said...

this is way stinkin cute...i saw one of these on another site...wowzer

Jennifer said...

oh my goodness -You are giving it up. It is sooo cute. Good for you on the 1st try-that's IS impressive. I still need practice with mine(Scor-Pal). I will check out the how-to section now!
great colors!

LindaC said...

Would you like to win this accordian folder with a few little treats inside?

OF COURSE!! It is SO cute! I love it! Now to make one of my own! LindaC

cabio's craft corner said...

Wow Sharon, it's gorgeous not only your coloring of the lion, but the artistry work of making the accordion booklet!
Hugs,
Cabio

Unknown said...

Hi, Sharon,

This is absolutely adorable! I love this image and your coloring. I also like the way you lined the folder area with the same colored paper.

Hugs,
Stephanie

Annette said...

Love your folder, and your coloring. Especially love the sign "Wild about Stamping". Just how I feel too!

Lillian said...

Adorable lion of the jungle! And what a nifty project, Sharon -- looks like a perfect art creation. You do a wonderful job on making your images "come to life".
Hugs, Lillian

DB said...

What a cute folder...love the lion and your coloring is amazing! I'm going to have to try making some of these folders, I have lots of uses for them.

Candace said...

This is a great folder. That lion is so stinking cute I'm going to have to get it. I'm just learning copics and hope to someday get this good. Love everything about this project.
Hugs

Danni said...

This is so creative and wonderful! Love it!!

Lorie said...

I can't tell you how much I love visiting your blog! Your projects are always beautiful and so well put together and this is no exception! Great job!

Sue from Oregon said...

oh goodness...I want to make one of these books!

Rheannon said...

I am so lovin this project! Accordian folder... you really could use this for anything. You decorated it beautifully. So cute. Love the new image :)

Jodie from Oz said...

Sharon, Your accordian project is adorable. Your colours are amazing & use of copics are first class. The Magnolia Lane sign is so cute & very clever. I love all your fabulous Magnolia & Cricut projects. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs Oz_Jodie

Cheryl said...

Oh, sharon, it is fabulous! I love how you've colored the lion (better than the one I did!) Great paper choices and the paper on the envelopes is a nice touch!

4furbabies said...

I'm not "Lion" thats a cute file folder- LOL
so very cute love the lion and how you designed it
God Bless
Chris

Stressed Stamper said...

Oh this is fantastic - love it - fab idea
Hugs
Sarah

Janis Lewis said...

I love these images and the accordion folder is so awesome!

Jeannie Phillips said...

Oh Sharon this is wonderful..just wonderful.
hugs
Jeannie

Suzanne J Dean said...

So adorable Sharon--love that lil' Lion! Really cute-I love it!

hugz,
Suzanne

Alicia said...

Well I was putting this on my list of 100 projects to do but heck if I can win this adorable one that would take my list down to 99.

Anonymous said...

HEY SHARON!!!!!!!! How are you?? oops i think i missed your post but im here now! I really like what the ladies are coming up with.This is really cool.Your lion looks very cool and pretty! I'm still hoping if you could pass some of that famous fairy dust!! great job!!! RubyM

Randi said...

Sharon I love your project. When I get caught up I will have to try this. It will be a great card holder to give with the sets of cards that I make for others.

Maria said...

Gorgeous folder Sharon! How nice of you to give it away. Hugs, Maria

dimahi59 said...

Your works is beautiful...I so love the Magnolia stamps..and I'm learning more and more by viewing websites like yours...thank you for sharing and for your generous give aways.
Diane
dimahi@hotmail.com

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Sharon! You amaze me! This is just fantastic!! WOW!

Jacque said...

I was missing this little darlin' and glad I was because I remembered I hadn't told you how much I just love him!!! Beautiful job on coloring him, Sharon...and all the details are just magnificent...Hugs..Jacque

Deeanna said...

Cute Cute Cute..Great Job:}

Tricia T said...

I love these little accordian files! I think I'll be working on one later today... although I might have to go buy some envelopes. I think I'm out! :-)

Jazzandme said...

I love how you did this. The lion is my favorite of that collection. I really like how the small details came in...the dotted DP on the accordian folds are great!
-Bonnie

Anonymous said...

Sharon, this couldn't be any cuter! Way to go girl - this is one fabulous project!!
--Hugs Becca

mary stuart said...

Your accordion folder is so cool.
Love your lion and coloring - beautiful! What a wonderful way to store stuff! Very creative!
Thanks for the opportunity to win your cute lion!

Judy H. said...

Kewl kreation! And thanks for sharing the link on how to make it! Judy H.

Cheri said...

Oh, how adorable! That lion is just too stinkin' cute!