Thursday, January 20, 2011

Tilda with Balloon January Mingle card


Hi and happy Friday Eve!! Today I have the January mingle card I made for  the Magnolia-licious Yahoo group.  It's really a fun thing to do and a great way to meet new friends! I didn't plan on making such a spring like card, but I just kept going with my brain, and this is what I ended up with. LOL!!  I knew I had to use this adorable cutie #294 Tilda with Balloon from the You Are So Special collection! They're available for preorder right now over at Magnolia-licious!! I seriously don't know how they so it, but each new collection just keeps getting cuter!


She's colored with copic markers and then cut out with petite scalloped oval nestabilites (I used pink chalk on her cheeks). Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the leaf punch and butterfly border punches are from Martha Stewart.  The corners are from a Cuttlebug die, and the little butterflies are an EK Success punch. I love using flat backed pearls on my little butterflies. I put just a little bit of stickles on the edge of the butterfly wings, and I also added some to the flowers. The balloon has glossy accents on it. That yummy ribbon is May Arts pure silk ribbon from Lacey over at Stamp and Create. The pink polka dot paper is from Nitwit Collections, the white cardstock is Bazzill. I have no idea where the turquoise cardstock came from.



Kind of a wonky shot, but I rather like it. LOL! So anyway, this was a special card made just for Gail Lass. Hope you enjoy it Gail! Thanks so much for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!!

Copic markers used:
BG10, 11, 13, 15, 18
R32, 35
E31, 33, 35, 40, 41
T1, 2
Y21

51 comments :

Linda Imler said...

Sharon,

Your card is beautiful, Tilda is colored sooo good. I love your colors. Very very very pretty

Linda I aka Crafin Kay

Leonie said...

Gorgeous! Love this sweet Tilda and the turquoise and pink together looks amazing!
hugs Leonie

Shirley N said...

Beautiful card, love your coloring and your bow!

Card Crazy said...

This is so pretty! It's hard to single out one thing; the butterfly border, the delicate flowers, the colors... Love this card. TFS
Sue S.

Only By His Grace said...

Hi Sharon!
such a pretty card and pretty colors. I love your little butterflies. Lovely layout and she is colored beautifully.
hugs Maz

Iulia said...

Hi! I just wanted to let you know your card is gorgeous! I love turquoise and pink color combo and your coloring is great!
Hugs, iulia

Candy said...

ABsolutely beautiful, Sharon!!
Hugs, Candy

Chris said...

Sharon

Your card is gorgeous!

cabio's craft corner said...

That's so sweet. Your mingle partner loved it I bet!! Love your color scheme Sharon. I always love the aqua with pink or red combo and this Tilda is so sweet. Can't wait for my order to come and play with it too. Thanks for sharing sweetie :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

cats whiskers said...

Fab card Sharon I just love those lollipop colours the card really pops
Hugs Jacqui xxxx

Melodie said...

Your card is so beautiful, the colour-combo is really great.
Hugs
Melodie

Lillian A said...

Oh, this pink and turquoise together is SO striking, Sharon! Just love the whole eye-popping card - flowers, bow, butterflies, corners, not to mention the fab coloring. I know Gail is LOVING her card, for sure . . .

Regina said...

Sharon!!! It´s absolutely adorable!!!! Love everything you did.
Did you change the background of your blog??? I also love it!!!!:)))
Have a marvellous weekend.
Regina

Sheri said...

awww isn't she sweet! Your mingle partner will love her!

Leslie Anne Avila said...

Sharon,
My eye always goes directly to your perfectly tied bow. lol Your card is very cute. I can see the shine on the balloon too. I'm all about the tiny details. Fantastic job, as usual.
Happy Friday~
Leslie

Stressed Stamper said...

Stunning hun - love the colours and the MS punch is fab...and of course the image.
Have a fab weekend
Sarah

Janiel/ janny said...

Sharon this is beautiful!! THe colors are so stunning together!!
Love the little details.. hugs, Janiel

DeeDee said...

WOW! I wish Spring would hurry up and get here! I'm tired of the cold already! Hee hee! This is one beautiful creation girlie! Gail is a very lucky girlie indeed! Have a wonderful weekend! HUGS! :)

Pam said...

Sharon...this card is beautiful! I just kept looking at it so I could take in all the different elements you used. I'm with you...I keep thinking I have all the Tildas I need and then they come up with more cuties. I've got this one on order. It's a sickness...Tilda fever!!!
Hugs from Indiana,
Pam:)

Corinne said...

Beautiful card! Your coloring is wonderful. I can't wait for my stamps from this collection to arrive.

Hugs~
Corinne

Vicky Briggs said...

What a breath of fresh air to see something 'springy'. I love the colors and it just makes you feel good and cheery!

Shazza said...

beautiful colours, beuaitufl card Sharon, what is a "mingle" card all about then? Lucky recipient indeed
x

Kathy said...

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!! Love the pretty colors and that butterfly border looks fabulous!
:)Kathy

Danielle Champagne said...

Hello Sharon, Breathtaking! Love your color combo. So very feminine and precious, perfect for this Tilda. All the details are lovely, the bow, the corners,the charm and the flowers, love this border very much.
So so pretty!
Hug Danielle.

Eulanda said...

This is SO pretty!! I am making my way back to these cute Maggie's. Sharon do you happen to know where I could preorder the next kit from? Is it somewhere in the UK? Thanks for any info!

Barb Hardeman said...

Awesome job Ladybug! I love those corner punches - gotta have 'em! But your coloring and color combo is really stunning. That balloon makes me want to pop it! The bow, butterflies and flowers are so pretty and oooooooooh, awwwwwwwwwww, I adore that border punch!
Beautiful, beautiful work!!!
Hugs,
Sweet Pea

Marlene said...

This is so pretty...and I'm gonna totally behave today and not say one snarky thing!

Chris said...

Awwww, pretty, pretty, pretty! I love the colors and your little Tilda is soooooooooooooooo cute! The card is so girly! Perfect!I love your work!

Christina C. said...

Sharon, this card is absolutely adorable...love, love the colors and Tilda is positively gorgeous!
Everything comes together beautifully on this card. I love your signature bow!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is the sweetest!! I just love the pink and your bow is absolute perfection!! Great coloring and details! Gorgeous!!
hugs,
Chris

Sherry said...

Wow, I love this card. The Maggie is as cute as can be. I really like the butterfly embellishments. Nice job.

Sandy said...

Beautiful card Sharon - beautiful card!
sandy Dehon

Kelly said...

Your card is so nice, I love the colors with Tilda. The butterflies add a nice touch too. This card turned out perfect.

Joynana said...

Sharon, it has been a while since I have been able to visit, but your work is still wonderful. I love the coloring of your image and your papers are fabulous.

Norma said...

Oooh, lucky lucky person whoever gets this. Always first class work in coloring Tilda. Love the colour combo and your attention to details. I always look at your bow with envy. I now have the bow easy, but my bow still look so sloppy compared to yours. I have to practice a heck lot more times before I get it right...LOL.

Hugs,
Norma

LINDA W. said...

Beautiful card i love you coloring
Hugs Linda

Juliep said...

This is absolutely gorgeous. Love the pink and blue together (one of my favorite color combos) and your coloring is just beautiful. Thanks so much for shraing.

Sandi said...

just makes you wanna fly away with Tilda and that balloon, that color is amazing with the red. Have a happy weekend. Hugs

Diana Crick said...

What a cutie pie, she so looks ready to party. Beautiful colour combination...GORGEOUS!!
Maggie hugs, Diana

Linda Palmer said...

Your coloring is gorgeous. I love everything about your beautiful card. Absolutely gorgeous.

Carole RB said...

Hi Sharon
Very nice card.

Have a nice weekend!

Janie Printz said...

What a gorgeous card Sharon, I so love all the Tildas but this one is extra special. You've colored her so beautifully & the colors you've chosen are so bright & springy. LOVE that border punch & those super cute butterflies.
You just rock lady !!!
Hugs, Janie

jodyb said...

Beautiful card! I really love the colors - makes me think of Springtime! - Hugs, Jody

Maureen said...

Oh Sharon, what a beautiful card! Love the colour combo and your work is so perfect; love the way you coloured Tilda too -- so bright and cheerful! That clear coat on the balloon really draws your eye there!

Suzan L said...

Hi Sharon, Your January Mingle Card is just the cutest!! I love the pink and turquoise combination of papers. And, Tilda looks so cute in the turquoise dress. Your coloring is wonderful as always!! Have a wonderful day!!
Hugs,
Suzan Laverty

Carole Beath said...

Sharon, this is such a darling card. The papers and flowers and oh that ribbon are just perfect to surround that darling Tilda and her pretty baloon. You are amazing.
Hugs
Carole

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

OMGosh Girl...........what a sweet, sweet card! I love this Tilda! She is just darling! Another "must have" to my ever increasing list. LOL

Love it & love all of the delish embellies. Such a darling card!

Happy Huggies ~ Sharron♥

Sheri said...

Oh Sharon! I heart everything about this cutie! I agree..these Maggies do keep getting cuter and cuter(darn them)...but you are brilliant at showing them off!

PeggyLovesVintage said...

Oh my goodness! She's absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait for Spring and she just makes me want it to get here quicker. lol

DonnaMundinger said...

Sooo beautiful ,Sharon! Looking at this card makes everyone wish for Spring. And lucky us having that kind of weather this week! xxD

Jodie from Oz said...

Sharon, Beautiful card, this new Tilda is so sweet and one of my latest faves, you've coloured her wonderfully, I love the colours & your embellies are stunning. Have a great week. hugs Jodie from Oz xx