Friday, February 12, 2010

February Magnolia-licious DT challenge - A wiper card!

This is my second post for today. If you're looking for the Wags 'n Whiskers blog hop, please scroll down to the next post. This card is for the Magnolia-licious Design Team challenge for February. Our challenge this month came from the fabulous Diana Crick, and she asked us to make a wiper card with the theme of spring! I sure didn't have much problem with the spring part of it! As half the country is being pummeled with snow and cold weather, our sun is shining beautifully and it's going to be in the high 50's!! I love it! As some of you might know, yellow is my favorite color. I don't use it much in my card making, but I truly love how bright and cheery it is, and I think it's the perfect color for spring. So that's the main color of my card for today. I used #330 Tilda in hat sitting. I have always loved this Tilda. I just think she's the epitome of spring! She's colored with Copic markers on cryogen white paper and then cut out and popped up for dimension.

I then used #421 sun for one of the wipers, and #406 little birds for the other. I used the directions for the wiper card, except cut my two pieces of base cardstock at 6" x 9" because I like my 6" square cards. I still scored at 1-1/2" and 3" as stated in the tutorial. Please visit the Magnolia-licious Highlites blog for instructions on how to make this style card, and to find out how to enter the challenge.

That's it for today. Please be sure and visit the challenge blog to see the fabulous designs from the rest of the design team, and then we'd love it if you would grab your paper and glue and join us for the challenge! Thanks so much for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!
recipe:
images - Tilda in hat, sun, and bird from Magnolia-licious. Sentiment from Peachy Keen stamps.
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch markers
DP - Reminisce; cardstock - Bazzill
Tools: Cuttlebug for embossing, Bow Easy, Martha Stewart border punch, Nestabilies , Ticket corner punch from Stampin Up
Misc: flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts; silk ribbon, half backed pearls (put in corners AFTER pic was taken - LOL!; flower ribbon from Stamp and Create, dimensional tape

49 comments :

Christina C. said...

What a stunning wiper card...perfect for spring/ Easter!
Love the cheery colors and the perfect Tilda takes center stage.

Lillian A said...

AH, now if we can only get spring to hurry up and get here. Perfect spring card, Sharon -- love the yellows and the little birdie and of course, Tilda is always adorable. Great creation again!
Hugs, Lillian

Suzanne J Dean said...

This is just gorgeous Sharon--I love the cheery colors, cute chick paper and beautiful accents! Makes me wish harder for spring to come :o)

hugz,
Suzanne

Peggie said...

Oh do I love this. I love yellow and red together and the black and white just set it off. Can't wait to try one of these cards.

Shawn said...

Everything goes together brilliantly...I just love it. Cute images on the "wipers", perfect!!!
hugs, Diana

Jodi said...

This is such a cute and Happy card!! Love this cute Tilda too!!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Patti Jo said...

So adorable!!! Nice to see the sunshiny colors with the look of spring!!! Beautiful work Sharon!

CraftyC said...

Wow Sharon, I love you sunny card.Am going to have to have a try at one of these cards. Thanks for the link!
Clairex

Barb Hardeman said...

Oh, now! This is cuter than cute, Sharon! Love that dp with the chickies and beautiful colors...oh everything about this card just shouts "Spring". And what gorgeous coloring too! I love your 'wipers'! They are perfect on this card. Fabulous, fabulous card, sweet lady!
Hugs,
Barb

Mandy said...

Sharon your card is adorable hun, so pretty and cheery
hugs Mandy xx

MarieL said...

Love the colors, love the DP, love the bow, love Tilda, love the coloring......
What a absolutely wonderful "sunshiney" card, perfect for todays weather. Gorgeous card, Sharon

Crazystamper said...

This is one of my favourite Tilda's. It totally made me feel like spring is in the air. Beautiful card. Cheers, Lora Sinkler-Lake

GiuliaG. said...

Sharon, this is so cute. In my opinion, you are the very best at bringing Tilda to life. I love to see what you do with her.....you have inspired me so much. I love Tilda and I always come to your blog to get inspiration. After seeing your creations, I try to duplicate it...but it never comes out quite the same.... you have a very special talent - you are awesome girl!

Unknown said...

this is gorgeous, i love the yellow colours you have used, makes it feel a lot closer to summer - until i look out the window that is lol

Joynana said...

Sharon, love this card and you used one of my favorite Tilda's. I really would like to have the directions for this card. As usual you have done a wonderful job.

Mina said...

wow I love those colours Sharon...fabulous card
Mina xxx

Wilfreda said...

I love this!!! Beautiful!

Myrna said...

Ahhhh, just what we needed a breath of fresh Spring air. Love your choice of colors. Myrna

Debra James said...

What a bright and cheery card, So pretty. Love what u did here with the sun and the bird- fabulous and your right that yellow is eye catching. Hugs xxxxx

Cami said...

OMG Sharon, what a wonderful spring-y card! Love your DPs, the colors, your coloring, your pop up thingys, everything! You put so many wonderful details in your card! Very nicely done! Hugs, Cami

Nancy said...

Oh Sharon your card is gorgeous! It is so bright and cheerful! Love the yellow and black! Tilda is adorable and colored beautifully!
Hugs,
Nancy

Tracey said...

This is stunning Sharon! I am loving the yellow on here! Just gorgeous! Have an awesome weekend friend!! xx

Kristen said...

Sharon, this card came out fabulous. Love everything about it. Great job!

Kristen said...

Sharon, this card came out fabulous. Love everything about it. Great job!

Bella and Aidees Mom said...

Sharon,
I love this..She is so pretty and reminds me of a little lady heading to the Kentucky Derby...Miss ya lots over at BBTB2...Krista

Janiel/ janny said...

Sharon, adorable cheery card!!!
have a great weekend. hugs, Janiel

Kelly Schelske said...

Oh so bright and cheery and beautiful!

JustYolie said...

Beautiful, bright and brilliant! As always. {smiles}

Candy said...

Oh Sharon!!
Your card is awesome!!!
I love your chick paper and the yellows are perfect for spring! Excellent colours as always. All of your elements are wonderful.
Hugs, Candy

cabio's craft corner said...

Oh, she is such a sweetie. Love love that background DP, this is totally adorable!!!
Hugs,
Cabio

Only By His Grace said...

Wow Sharon. This is so gorgeous.
I love those colours together. so fresh and pretty. i love the big bow and the background paper. Your colouring of Tilda is beaut.
hugs Marion

Sandi said...

OH YUMMMM, love that chicky paper, and oh so sweet Tilda, all your touches give this a standing ovation. Hugs

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Good morning Sharon, wow im just loving this card, and the colours you've chosen are simply gorgeous, so bright and cheery!! just adorable design. Thank you for sharing, hugs Linda x

Angelwood said...

Beautiful job, Sharon. Love that bright yellow - spring color. So cheerful - I really love your work! hugs, Angela

Nikki said...

WOW Sharon! This is so beautiful, love all the details!
Hugs!

Serendipity Stamping said...

What a cheerful Magnolia just sitting an waiting. My part of Florida would love to see some sun and warmer temps, so I guess Magnolia is my "sun" for the day, thanks!!

Anita said...

Beautiful just beautiful....warmest wishes Anita,,xxx

bumblebee creations said...

OH MY GOODNESS is this ever adorable, and ironically I just bought that chicki paper today! WOW! What an amazing card!

Lana Clarke said...

Oh this just makes me want spring to arrive now Sharon! The colours are gorgeous and you have captured the season perfectly.
Hugs
Lana x

Anonymous said...

Hi Sharon:)...Your card is sooo `gorgeous` great to catch up!!!
Have a fab Valentine Day:)xxx

monica said...

Hi Sharon,
She sure is pretty, nice soft colors. Really like the dp you used--and as always, your bow is super!!
hugs Monica M

cats whiskers said...

This is just so sweet hun and I adore the fabulous colour scheme just my choice, sorry I have been such a bad blogger this week, and trying to play catch up now
Hugs Jacqui x

Patricia Garcia said...

Hi Chika, beautiful card love your color combo, you always have the most amazing cards, sooo much inspiration!!

Hugs,
Patricia

♥♥RubyM:)♥♥ said...

Like my 1yo says oh my god,GOD!!! bearly undrstand her but i know she's saying that.How stickin cau-te!! wow wow wowers! I like what you have done here. Wow! so much bright colors yet so elegant. Beautiful coloring and the layering is out of this world. Looking foward to your next,RubyM:)

Nancy said...

that is one very colorful and pretty card. I soo love how you used yellow. Not many use yellow..and your chick paper is way too cute...great job on the challenge...hugs

Jill said...

ohh Sharron I love yellow on cards too! it's looks amazing and so spring/easter hugS Jill xx

Vivi Casale said...

oh, this card is so cheerful! I love the colors!!! awesome card!
xxx
Vivi

Christine Riley said...

Gorgeous card! i love the fun cheery colors, your card made me smile!
Hugs, Christine :)

Katarina said...

What a sweet card. I just love this stamp, have to get it. It's very elegant.